Weight: Sport
Knitting Gauge: 5.5 - 6 sts = 1" on #4 - 6 needles
Crochet Gauge: 16 - 21 sc = 4'' on E - H (3.5 - 5mm) hooks
Yards: 123
Grams: 50
Put Up: Ball
Care: Hand Wash Cold / Lay Flat to Dry
Yakish
Made from a combination of baby alpaca, yak, and superwash Merino wool, Yakish is a 2-ply sport weight yarn with a luxurious texture and beautiful drape. This fiber fusion is an innovative combination that offers a wealth of unique properties, resulting in a yarn that is exceptionally soft, warm, and versatile—perfect for a wide range of knitting and crochet projects. Knit and crocheted fabrics have a subtle halo and gentle sheen, giving them an elegant and sophisticated appearance. The nature of the fiber blend also adds a natural melange to the colors.
Despite its natural warmth and insulation, Yakish is surprisingly versatile and suitable for all seasons. Baby Alpaca's natural breathability helps your finished project feel very light & airy.
Perfect for projects like lightweight tops, shawls, and accessories you'll stay comfortable without the added bulk, thanks to the Baby Alpaca. The addition of Yak fiber provides exceptional
warmth and insulation, making it ideal for cold-weather knits, like sweaters and hats. Yak fiber is renowned for its thermal-regulating properties, effectively trapping body heat to keep you warm in chilly temperatures without feeling bulky or heavy. Whether you're knitting for winter or summer, Yakish offers the perfect balance of warmth, breathability, and comfort, allowing you to enjoy your handmade creations year-round.
Ahoy, Captain! This saturated more-blue-than-green color is an impressive jewel tone that reminds us of the coldest aquatic depths.
Sea Wall is a medium denim blue shade with hints of a slight green undertone.
Juniper is a dark green with blue and gray undertones.
Canopy is a lush dark emerald green with blue undertones.
Gilded is an antique golden color with an earthy brown undertone.
Cordyline is a rich dark copper color, much like the plant species it is named after.
Golden Hour is a warm golden orange color.
Hollyberry is a rich berry red color. A close resemblance to burgundy, Hollyberry is a jewel tone that looks fabulous when combined with dark colors or with lighter shades.
Phoenix is a fiery red that makes a statement but isn’t too bright to enjoy staring at. It has rusty orange undertones that make it almost a tomato red.
Lobelia is a vivid berry purple with red undertones.
Mica is a light dusty beige with cool undertones.
Like a delicious mushroom, Morel is a subdued brown with slight gray undertones.
Carbon is a solid dark gray with cool undertones. On its own, it creates sleek, sophisticated neutral pieces, and it can be used with other colors to make them stand out.
Subtly cool and functionally neutral, Gull is a gentle icy gray with a pale lilac undertone that is ready to serve as the perfect highlight in your colorwork projects.
