Composition and characteristics
Composition:
48% cotton, 44% acetate, 8% laméLenght: about 140 meters for 100 g / 153 yards for 3.5 oz
Type of yarns in category: Sport, Baby.
Knitting gauge swatch: 24 stitches e 27 rows in stockinette stitch for 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in.
Crochet gauge swatch: 20 stitches e 24 rows in single crochet for 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in.
Description
This yarn is one of a kind. Sparkly, glamorous, snazzy and easy to work with.
It can be used for various types of projects either on its own or combined with other yarns, but whatever you decide, you can be sure the outcome will be really impressive!
With just 50g / 1.76 oz you can make an exquisite clutch bag.
Techniques
Charleston can be worked with relatively thin knitting needles and crochet hooks. It’s also highly recommended for weaving, embroidery and macramé projects.
Tips
With knitting needles: Both stockinette stitch and more textured, openwork stitches look beautiful. However, knitting with this yarn can be challenging as it tends to lean and doesn’t stay straight. We suggest shaping the finished pieces with pins and steam blocking until you achieve the desired look.
With crochet: Crochet stitches help keep the yarn in place correctly. Single crochet creates a nice, compact finish, but it’s also easy to work with other more intricate stitches.
On the loom: we used a rigid heddle loom with a 40:10 reed (4 ends/cm). Not suitable for the warp, but incredibly interesting in the weft, especially when paired with softer yarns for special effects. We also tested it with a 30:10 reed (3 ends/cm). In fact, a looser warp helps create a more balanced and manageable fabric. For best results, avoid using it on small looms where the space between the beams is very limited.
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