Tamar Lustre Blend DK
British Wool, Worsted spun, 70% Longwool breeds (Wensleydale, Teeswater, Cotswold and Black Leicester) and 30% Cornish Mule for bounce.
| Weight: | DK |
|---|---|
| Texture: | Plied |
| Fiber: | Wool (100%) |
| Needles: | 4mm (6 US) (8 UK) |
| Gauge: | 20 sts / 10cm (4") and 28 rows |
| Balls: | 100g; 220m (241 yds) |
| Care: | Hand wash |
| Styles: | Solid colors, Heathers, Undyed |
| Price: | $$$$$ |
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Willow Merino
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Organic Merino 8-ply
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Pur Merinos
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The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
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Pembroke Worsted
(93% match)
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The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
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Huasco Worsted
(93% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
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Tekapo
(93% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
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Liberty Wool
(93% match)
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The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Superwash Wool (100%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity and durability of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
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Kureyon
(93% match)
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
This yarn is also made from non-superwash wool.
The fiber content matches exactly.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is single ply rather than plied. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 101m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.18 balls of this.
