DK Polwarth Lustre is soft, strong and lustrous. This wonderful wool is from the New Zealand Polwarth sheep, an old sheep breed combining 75% merino and 25% Lincoln. The fiber is similar to merino but with more sheen, so sleek, springy and lustrous. It is worsted spun from long staple fibers to produce a yarn that is silky and smooth. It has good stitch definition and dyes up well to produce strong and vibrant colors.
246 yards per 100gm hank
100% Superwash New Zealand Polwarth Wool DK weight
Recommended Needle Size: US 4 - 7 needles
Gauge (stockinette stitch): 22sts x 30 rows over 4 inches
US 6 needles
Care Instructions:
Machine wash on gentle cycle in cold water
Hand wash as normal in cool water (Recommended)
Do not wring and dry flat.
I do my very best to make sure there will be no bleeding of colors, but some colors are prone to bleeding and you should always wash handcrafted items separately. Even though this is made of a superwash wool, it is still wool and needs tender loving care.
I also take care in trying to represent true colors in the photos of my hand dyed yarns, but different devices can display colors differently. If for some reason you are not satisfied, please let me know so we can work something out.
I am willing to dye made to order colors and can always create a specific order amount if you need more than I have in stock, so don't hesitate to contact me!
