CFC - Flax Fingering

This yarn by Camellia Fiber Company is soft and luscious, with an ever-so-gentle halo and a magnificent drape. This 3-ply, fingering weight yarn is perfect for summertime knitting like lightweight sweaters, cardigans, shawls, and blankets. Plus it adds a lovely, slightly rustic texture to weavings. Fiber Content 50% Alpaca 25% Linen 25% Silk Weight Fingering weight Yardage 435 yards / 398 m per 100 gram ball Suggested Needle Size US 1-3 / 2.25-3.25 mm Gauge 28 stitches / 4 inches Alternate Skeins? Yes. This yarn is dyed by hand in small batches. Every skein is unique due  to the artisan nature of hand dyeing process. To achieve an even color distribution in larger projects, alternate skeins every couple of rows.   Project Ideas Cumulus Top Tank Cumulus Tee Cozy Classic Light Pullover Moon Set Tee Squishy Factor Tori's Cat's This is my first time knitting with a Linen blend because I figured Linen would be scratchy. This Alpaca, Linen, Silk blend has won me over.  The soft colors whisper warm weather and the fingering weight is well suited to spring and summer garments as well as shawls almost all year around. It has a lovely sheen, without being shiny and although there is a decent amount of natural vegetation in the fiber the Alpaca and Silk make this soft enough for next to your skin tanks, tees and sweaters.  I was also delighted to see the nice stitch definition and how well it holds a lace pattern. Knit on larger needles there is lots of drape, perfect for shawls. I think I have finally found a reason to knit summer tops!   This yarn creates light as a feather fabrics perfect for warm weather garments and accessories. It is exceedingly soft on the skin and comes in sweet summery colors.  local_laundry_serviceWashability