{"product_id":"pmk-harjattu-alpakka-merino","title":"PMK brushed alpaca\/merino","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif;\"\u003e🚚 Delivery time 3-5 business days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 103.17%; height: 195.175px;\" width=\"100%\" height=\"173\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 77.175px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.4368%; text-align: right; height: 77.175px;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"55\" width=\"43\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/1582\/4211\/files\/lankakera_merkki_kopio.png?v=1769265996\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.081%; height: 77.175px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e55% baby alpaca, 21% merino wool, 24% polyamide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 g = 500 m (546 yds)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 56px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.4368%; height: 56px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/1582\/4211\/files\/puikot_merkki_kopio.png?v=1769266374\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"38\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.081%; height: 56px;\"\u003e4 mm (US 6)\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:360}\" class=\"EOP SCXW98822997 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 62px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.4368%; text-align: right; height: 62px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/1582\/4211\/files\/tiheys_merkki_kopio.png?v=1769266374\" alt=\"\" width=\"42\" height=\"41\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.081%; height: 62px;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW165171074 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW165171074 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e22 sts and 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”)\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:360}\" class=\"EOP SCXW165171074 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePMK brushed alpaca\/merino\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cobweb-thin fluffy yarn. You can substitute mohair with this yarn in many knitting patterns. The exceptionally fine baby alpaca fiber is suitable for sensitive skin and does not itch. Compared to mohair, brushed alpaca yarn is softer and has a higher thermal value. However, it does not have the sheen of mohair. The yarn has a matte finish, is fluffy, and airy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen knitted with a single strand, the fabric becomes lace-like thin and translucent. Knitted this way, the yarn is suitable for ultra-light lace shawls and summer blouses. Recommended gauge is 22 sts = 10 cm, and needle recommendation is 4 mm (US 6).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrushed alpaca yarn becomes remarkably versatile when knitted doubled stranded. The fabric gains volume, yet remains incredibly light. A loose, long-sleeved sweater weighs only 200 g! You can knit light long cardigans and wonderfully soft blouses from this yarn. Because the yarn is light and does not make you sweat, it is also very suitable for summer knits. The yarn is recommended to be knitted doubled stranded with a gauge of 18 sts = 10 cm (4\"). Needle recommendation is 4.5-5 mm (US 7-8).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePMK brushed alpaca\/merino is also an excellent match for PMK 100% alpaca DK yarn. When you knit these two yarns together, the fabric gets a hazy fluffy surface and the colors gain depth. This combination is especially suitable for winter knits and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKnitting patterns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen knitted with a double strand, PMK brushed alpaca\/merino yarn is suitable for patterns like the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piiamariaknit.fi\/en\/products\/savu-neulepuseron-ohje\"\u003eSavu sweater\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piiamariaknit.fi\/en\/products\/valke-liivin-ohje\"\u003eVälke vest\u003c\/a\u003e. The gauge may become slightly denser, so please consider this when choosing a size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombine PMK brushed alpaca\/merino and DK weight yarn and knit them together for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/piiamariaknit.fi\/en\/products\/katve-neulepuseron-ohje\"\u003eKatve sweater\u003c\/a\u003e, Katve hood, or Höyry beanie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew, spring knitting patterns coming soon!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash in lukewarm water, 30°c, do not spin. Dry flat.\u003cbr\u003eAlpaca wool is a naturally antibacterial fiber and repels dirt. Therefore, airing is often enough to clean the knitwear. The yarn tolerates washing well. Use wool detergent and let the knit soak in plenty of water. Please note that hot water and vigorous rubbing will felt the knit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePMK brushed alpaca\/merino is made in Peru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair Trade\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-certified yarn's entire manufacturing process from fiber to yarn is based on responsible and ecological production. Alpaca wool comes to the Peruvian spinning mill from local small farms. Merino wool is Peruvian Highland Wool. Alpaca wool is certified with the\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRAS label\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;(Responsible Alpaca Standard) and merino wool with the\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRWS label\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;(Responsible Wool Standard). The labels guarantee animal welfare, ecological grazing, and registration of the wool's origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"85\" width=\"79\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/1582\/4211\/files\/Fair_Trade_merkki.png?v=1769267164\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piia Maria Knit","offers":[{"title":"Natural White","offer_id":53202984272211,"sku":null,"price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Powder","offer_id":53203002753363,"sku":null,"price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Scarlet poppy","offer_id":53202984304979,"sku":null,"price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Peony","offer_id":53202984337747,"sku":null,"price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mist","offer_id":53202984239443,"sku":null,"price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Deep fjord","offer_id":53203002786131,"sku":null,"price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Midnight blue","offer_id":53202984173907,"sku":null,"price":14.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":53202984206675,"sku":null,"price":14.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/1582\/4211\/files\/PMk_harjattu_alpakka_merino_Sumu_kopio.jpg?v=1774366395","url":"https:\/\/piiamariaknit.fi\/en\/products\/pmk-harjattu-alpakka-merino","provider":"Piia Maria Knit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}