PINTA
<p>60% <strong>Virgin w</strong><b><strong>ool </strong>(Merino extrafine, mulesing free)</b><br />20% <strong>Silk (Mulberry silk)</strong><br />20% <b>Ramie</b></p>
Product information
We offer one of the best blends of natural fibres for durable, practical and beautiful wool socks especially for people who want to avoid synthetic fibres or simply who do not like to wear them. Because it is made with sheep's wool, it is warms in the winter. The ramie in the yarn ensures excellent moisture absorption and the silk provides a very nice shine and high elasticity.
This 4 ply yarn has is very pleasant to wear. It doesn’t itch and feels very soft to the touch. You can not only knit socks with it, but also many other types of garments.
Tip: It is advisable to always order enough yarn for your desired model to ensure you knit your entire project with yarn of the same dye batch. In case of doubt, please make a gauge sample immediately after receiving the yarn. In this way, you can estimate whether you have ordered sufficient quantity and, if necessary, reorder directly.
Specifications
- Yarn Length: 100 g ~ 425 m | 3.5 oz ~ 465 yds
- Needle size: 3 mm | 3 US | 11 UK
- Gauge 25 stitches, 30 rows to 4" (10 cm)
- Usage: Sweater in size small ~ 400g (4 hanks)
- Yarn Weight: 100 g | 3.5 oz ~ Hank
Origin
- Fibre: Merino ~ Argentina | Silk ~ China | Ramie ~ Nepal
- Spun in Italy
- Dyed in Italy
Care
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Knitwear made of Pinta are machine washable at a maximum temperature of 86u00b0 F (30u00b0 C), preferably using a mild wool detergent and choosing a cycle for delicates. Dry flat, best on a terry towel, to keep its shape. Please do not dry it on a heat source or in the blazing sun! If needed, your Pinta garment can be ironed at lowest temperature setting.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Read more about wool care in our blogpost <a href="https://www.pascuali.de/blog/wool-care"><span style="color: rgb(220, 161, 13);">here</span></a>.</p>
