Brushtale Upcycled Possum Merino Yarn, 8ply/DK

This yarn is a sustainable choice made from upcycled possum fur and merino wool.

Off-cuts from garments and yarn that don't make it into a finished product are shredded over in Christchurch and then sent down the road to be carded and blended with virgin wool and spun into a beautifully soft hand knitting yarn. 

Possum fur is a super fibre that has a hollow core, making it exceptionally light and insulating. Merino wool is very fine, soft and helps wick moisture away from the skin, preventing odours and keeping you dry. The blending of these brilliant natural fibres creates beautifully soft yarn, unsurpassed in warmth and durability.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Weight/Ply: DK weight/8 ply
• Fibre: 70% Merino wool, 30% Possum fur
• Meterage: 130m / 142 yards
• Skein / Ball size: 50gm
• Needle size: 4.00-5.00mm
• Recommended gauge: 18-20 sts to 10cm/4″
• Care instructions: Hand wash in lukewarm water with Wool Detergent, dry flat. This yarn has been superwash treated, but we still recommend hand washing for longevity of wear.

* While we try our best to reproduce the colours of our yarns please note that there will be some variance between what you see on screen versus seeing the product in person