Valley Yarns Berkshire

Warm wool-alpaca blend worsted for cozy winter knitting.

What is Berkshire?

Valley Yarns Berkshire is a medium from Valley Yarns. Composition: 85% wool / 15% alpaca. One skein holds 190 m of yarn and weighs 100 g.

How the yarn behaves

Wool-alpaca Valley Yarns blend — wool gives memory and stitch definition, alpaca adds softness and a quiet halo. Strong fit for everyday sweaters, cardigans, hats, mittens and accessories where the soft wool-alpaca character matters. Hand wash cool with mild wool detergent and dry flat. Not superwash; avoid agitation to keep the fabric stable.

What is Berkshire suitable for?

Garments Sweaters Accessories
Category
Medium
Weight
100 g / ball
Length
190 m / ball
Composition
85% wool / 15% alpaca
Season
autumn/winter

Recommended tools

Needles
4.5 – 5.5 mm
Crochet hook
5.0 – 6.0 mm
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