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Chaska Wara

42% baby alpaca, 8% merino wool, 50% Pima cotton

Length: 150mWeight: 50g

Chaska Wara is a soft DK yarn with a cotton core and baby alpaca and merino fibres blown through it, creating a light halo and gentle marled effect. It knits into a soft, airy fabric with lovely stitch definition for garments and accessories


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Max. selection of 5 colours

Chaska Wara: 602 Pale Pink

602 Pale Pink

Chaska Wara: 605 Beige

605 Beige

Chaska Wara: 606 Black

606 Black

Chaska Wara: 609 Walnut

609 Walnut

Chaska Wara: 610 Chartreuse

610 Chartreuse

Chaska Wara: 611 Moss

611 Moss

Chaska Wara: 612 Ocean

612 Ocean

Chaska Wara: 614 Navy

614 Navy

Chaska Wara: 615 Wine

615 Wine

Chaska Wara: 616 White

616 White

Chaska Wara: 617 Grey

617 Grey

Chaska Wara: 618 Chocolate

618 Chocolate

Chaska Wara: 619 Forest

619 Forest

Chaska Wara: 620 Raspberry

620 Raspberry

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Chaska Wara is a wonderfully soft DK / 8ply yarn with a unique construction that gives it a light, airy feel and a gentle fluffy halo. A fine cotton tube forms the core, with fibres of baby alpaca and merino wool blown through the centre, creating a yarn that feels soft and light while still having lovely body.

The different colours in the core and outer fibres give Wara a subtle marled effect - a little like stonewashed denim - adding depth and interest to the finished fabric.

We’ve had yarns with a similar construction in the past that we absolutely loved, but we stopped stocking those ranges when the favourite colours were discontinued. Wara fills that gap beautifully - and the addition of baby alpaca makes it even softer.

It’s smooth to knit with and produces a fabric that is soft, light and comfortable to wear, with excellent stitch definition. This makes it a versatile choice for colourwork, cables, lace or simple stocking stitch, where the texture of the yarn really shines.

Perfect for sweaters, cardigans, vests and cosy accessories.

  • DK / 8ply
  • 50% pima cotton, 42% baby alpaca, 8% merino wool
  • 150m per 50g ball
  • Needles: 3.25mm–4mm
  • Gauge: approx. 22 sts per 10cm
  • Care: Mild hand wash, cool iron, dry flat in shade
  • Made in Peru

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