Chaska Wara

Why you'll love it

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. Its excellent stitch definition makes it a versatile choice for colourwork, cables, lace or simple stocking stitch, where the texture of the yarn really shines.

Perfect for beanies, jumpers, cardigans, vests and cosy accessories.

Specifications

Composition

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

Ball weight

50g

Yarn length

150m (164yds)

Yarn weight

8ply (DK)

Needle size

3.25mm - 4mm (US 3 to 6)

Knitting gauge

22 stitches / 30 rows to 10cm (4in)

Care guide

Mild hand wash, cool iron, dry flat in shade

Need More?

Need more of a colour than we have in stock? Give us a call on 02 9554 7444 and we'll do our best to help.

We can let you know when more is due in, or help you track down a close match from our range.

Yarn Weight vs Yarn Ply

"Ply" technically refers to the construction of the yarn. It's the number of strands that are twisted together to make a single piece of yarn. While "ply" historically related to the thickness (or weight) of the yarn, today's spinning technology means that the number of plies doesn't always correspond directly to the thickness of the yarn.

However, in some countries, including Australia & the UK, the numbering system of yarn ply still refers to the thickness of the yarn, so it's possible to have a single ply 4ply yarn! - this means that the yarn is constructed of a single ply, but has the traditional thickness of a 4ply sock / fingering yarn).

For more information, please refer to our Hook, Needle & Yarn Guide and our blog A Quick Guide to Yarn Weights.

Happiness Guarantee

We want you to love your new yarn! We accept returns within 90 days of your order being dispatched on stock items.

All return items must be in resaleable condition, unless it was faulty or damaged.
It must be in its original packaging and unopened.
We cannot return yarn if it has been wound from a skein into a ball.

Please see our Returns Policy for more details.

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Store Pickup

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About

Chaska

Chaska creates beautifully soft yarns inspired by the natural fibres and textile traditions of Peru, with a particular focus on alpaca-rich blends and lightweight, wearable textures. Their collection includes everything from airy brushed yarns to soft blown yarns and luxurious laceweights, all designed to bring warmth, softness and comfort to everyday making.

Made in Peru, Chaska yarns combine alpaca, merino, silk and cotton in thoughtful blends that feel beautiful both on the needles and when worn. Known for soft colour palettes, gentle texture and excellent wearability, these yarns are ideal for garments and accessories you'll reach for again and again.