Description
| Weight/Length | 250m/100g |
| Composition | 100% Alpaca |
| Needle Size | 4mm, 6 US |
| Washing Instructions | Hand Wash only |
| Tension(10cm) | 22 sts 28 rws |
Amano
Puna
£19.95
Puna in Quechua (the native language of the Incas) means Andes mountain. Puna is the essence of the Andes, as the Alpaca is the essence of Amano. This yarn is 100% Baby Alpaca presented only in melange colors inspired by unique and high contrast landscapes found in the Andes.
Additional information
| Weight | 100 g |
|---|---|
| Shades | 4000 Maras White, 4001 Andean Sunrise, 4002 Machu Picchu, 4003 Sacred Valley, 4004 Misti Grey, 4005 Alpamayo, 4006 Inca Train, 4007 Titicaca Blue, 4008 Santa Catalina, 4009 Cusco Roofs, 4010 Inca Ruins |
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