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Loading...A yarn that finds in the purity and quality of alpaca its most authentic identity. Cumbria expresses all the nobility of this fiber, appreciated for its natural softness, surprising lightness and ability to restore warmth without weighing down the structure of the yarn. Its construction (consisting of 3 yarns twisted together) enhances the raw material, allowing a wavy and irregular surface to emerge, with an enveloping and deeply comfortable hand. Alpaca becomes the absolute protagonist here, interpreted in a contemporary key that enhances its tactile quality and aesthetic performance. The result is an elegant and versatile yarn, designed for projects that require material presence, comfort and natural refinement, with a construction that dialogues between tradition and modern sensibility.
Availability and packaging
Our Cumbria is available in 250 g packages. Each package has a natural tolerance of ±3%.
Composition: 70% alpaca, 30% polyamide
Length and weight: about 400 yards per 100 g / 437 yards per 3.5 oz
Each spool of Cumbria yarn is about 1000 yards / 1094 yards.
Yarn type: DK, Light, Worsted.
Yarn tension with knitting needles: 15 knits and 19 rows knit low 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in.
Yarn tension with crochet hook: 19 knits and 24 rows knit low 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in.
Raw materials used in DHG's yarns are selected and purchased from areas of the world where each specific fiber expresses the best natural and performance qualities. Depending on the type, the fibers come from vocated and traditionally specialized regions, chosen to ensure high standards of purity, fineness and textile performance. Once selected, the fibers enter a transformation process that combines technical expertise and craftsmanship savoir-faire. In fact, yarns such as Cumbria are made through a careful twisting process, largely carried out with a still strongly artisanal approach in the textile district of Prato, a historic international center for fiber processing.
This balance between global sourcing and local processing allows the characteristics of each fiber to be maximized, resulting in yarns that combine quality, identity and manufacturing tradition.
On the loom: we wove this yarn on a rigid heddle loom with a 32:10 reed (3.2 ends/cm). This yarn can be used as both warp and weft, but should be woven at low density to prevent threads from sticking. Not recommended for beginners. Soft hand, making it perfect for garments or accessories that touch the skin.
Tips for working and care.
Our colors generally have high light fastness and wash fastness. Exceptions are fluorescent colors, which have low light fastness and may release color in the presence of alkaline or harsh soaps and with prolonged washing. The same applies to dark, bright colors. In all these cases, it is essential to test a small sample before starting the project, especially if these materials are combined with raw or light-colored fibers. In any case, it is always a good idea to dry artifacts away from direct sunlight, preferably in semi-shade.
A practical tip: Buying balls or spools of different baths can cause what is known as the barred effect: subtle variations in shade that seem invisible when comparing balls and spools, but become apparent once worked. Therefore, always be sure to buy some yarn in excess of what is needed for your project. We will be sure to send you spools and balls of the same lot.
Live colors.
Because colors may vary depending on your screen settings, we recommend that you purchase our Color Chart to check them live before placing your final order.
