Uma | The Silk Route 1909
Uma | The Silk Route 1909
Amano | De Alpaca
Amano sources the very best from Asia, Turkey, and their native Andes to create Uma, a regal blend of silk, mohair and Incan Suri Alpaca. Best suited to hand-knit and woven fabrics, Uma will impart an enduring aesthetic for timeless wardrobe pieces.
COLOURWAYS
THE YARN
FIBRE CONTENT: 37% Baby Suri, 37% Super Kid Mohair, 26% Mulberry Silk
NET WEIGHT: 25g (.88oz)
YARN WEIGHT EQUIVALENT: Lace / 2 Ply
APPROX. YARDAGE: 210m (230yd)
CONSTRUCTION: Silk core with brushed texture
ORIGIN: Spun and dyed in Peru
CARE: Hand wash
GAUGE
KNITTING
21 stitches over 10cm, 3.5mm needles
(5.25 stitches per inch, US size 4 needles)
WEAVING FOR YARDAGE
20-28 epi (80-112 ends / 10cm)
PLEASE NOTE: The gauge information above is intended as guidance only. We always recommend you swatch to determine a configuration that results in the ideal fabric and hand feel for your project.
PROJECT SUGGESTIONS
Uma is suitable for a range of knitted pieces. For project inspiration check out our pattern favourites on RAVELRY.
ABOUT AMANO
Amano offer a collection of contemporary and luxurious yarns, rooted in the rich depths of Andean tradition. Amano is luxury in its purest expression. Find an Andean tale in each strand, each fibre gift from the Inca gods. Taste the Andes with Amano.
IMPORTANT NOTES
We have done our best to represent the colour and texture of this product as accurately as possible. Please note that some devices may display colours differently than intended.
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