New in store: Aslan Trends January 15, 2013 – Posted in: New in Store

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Aslan Trends is the premier yarn manufacturer of South America, known for luxurious blends of high-quality fibers. As of last week, we are thrilled to have two of Aslan’s exquisite yarn lines in stock for your knitting pleasure!

Royal Alpaca

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Only 1% of all alpaca fiber production in world can be classified as royal and Royal Alpaca yarn from Aslan Trends is truly one of these. This 100% alpaca yarn is completely de-haired and incredibly soft to the touch. It’s lighter and warmer than cashmere and knits up with beautiful drape and stitch definition. If you haven’t yet knit with the ultimate in high quality alpaca yarn – now is your chance!

Weight: 100 g/ 3.5 oz.
Approx.: 200 m/ 220 yd.
Needle size: 4?5 mm/ 6?8 US
Gauge: 5 stitches per in.
Worsted Weight

King Baby Llama & Mulberry Silk

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King Baby Llama & Mulberry Silk is a blend of two of the softest fibers available on the market today. The highest quality baby llama (also completely dehaired) is combined with Italian mulberry silk to produce an incredibly sumptuous yarn with beautiful sheen, strength, drape, and stitch definition. A perfect yarn for garments, shawls, wraps, and accessories.

Weight: 100 g/ 3.5 oz., 16 / 17 microns
Approx.: 200 m/ 218 yd.
Needle size: 4-5 mm/ 6?8 US
Gauge: 5 stitches per in.
Worsted Weight

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