Sandnes Garn Alpakka Folgetrad – 2ply

Soft, warm and made for holding together with another yarn, Alpakka Følgetråd is Sandnes Garn’s 100% alpaca second strand. It adds softness, warmth and depth of colour without the fluffy mohair halo of Tynn Silk Mohair, making it a fantastic mohair alternative for sweaters, cardigans and accessories. With a generous 400 metres per 50g ball, a little goes a long way.

• Meterage: 400m per 50g ball
• Ply: Lace / Second Strand
• Material: 100% Alpaca
• Machine Washable: Yes – Wool cycle at 30°C
• Knitting Needles: Determined by your pattern and yarn combination
• Knitting Tension: Determined by your pattern and yarn combination

Please get in touch with us if there is a colour not in stock and you would like to order it. 

Phone : 09-438 7654 or email info@berninanorthland.co.nz

About Sandnes Garn Alpakka Følgetråd

The Norwegian word følgetråd means a thread that follows along, which neatly describes exactly what this yarn is designed to do.

Rather than being developed around a particular needle size or knitting tension, Alpakka Følgetråd is intended to be held together with another yarn as a second strand. This gives you the freedom to add the warmth and softness of alpaca to a wide range of yarns without substantially increasing the weight of the finished garment.

The fine 100% alpaca strand also gives you an impressive 400 metres from each 50g ball.

How Much Alpakka Følgetråd Do I Need?

Each 50g ball contains approximately 400 metres, so compare the meterage with the main yarn or pattern requirements rather than simply matching the number of balls.

For example, if your project uses around 1,200 metres of your main yarn and you intend to carry Alpakka Følgetråd throughout the entire project, you’ll generally need approximately the same running length of the second strand.

Always allow for your pattern, size, tension and any differences in how the yarns are used.

Care

Alpakka Følgetråd can be machine washed using a gentle wool programme at 30°C. Wash knitted garments separately, reshape after washing and dry flat.

When using Alpakka Følgetråd as a second strand, always follow the most delicate care requirements of all yarns used in your finished garment.

Always follow the care instructions on the yarn label.