Great Adirondack Organic DK Cotton

Great Adirondack Organic DK CottonA soft unmercerized DK organic cotton, hand dyed in the USA. Rich variegated colors and ample yardage make this a great yarn for shawls and scarves. It's also lovely for a colorful summer shell or poncho. The even 2 ply twist and great yardage makes it very suitable for weavers as well. Fabric Care: While cotton can generally be machine washed and dried we recommend doing so only with great care in order to prevent bleeding of the vibrant hand painted

Multi-strands of unmercerized cotton create a smooth

The distinctive 2-ply twist emphasizes the shine and sophisticated color palette

the yarn's fuzziness can cause bobbins to snag

and can be knit at a DK or Worsted gauge

like all of the Lopi collections

we suggest warping Victorian Brushed Mohair alternately with a smooth yarn to reduce the natural tendency for brushed yarns to stick together - this will make both warping and weaving easier

knit or crochet

cold is preferred to avoid color fading and shrinking

Whatever you make with silk will be very special indeed

so it felts fairly quickly and creates a nice firm finished project with a heathered

The hand-dyed colors are gorgeous and the subtle tonal variations within each skein add depth and interest

Most of the colors offered in both 8/2 and 16/2 Bamboo yarn are interchangeable with those offered in our 8/2 Tencel