Igea – Eldora | Tea Melange

Eldora by Igea is a graceful Italian yarn that pairs breathable cotton with the exquisite softness of baby alpaca. With a powdery matte finish and slightly heathered texture, it offers lightness, comfort, and understated charm. Its balanced drape makes it ideal for transitional garments, layered knits, and elegant accessories. The Tea Melange shade is a muted blend of beige and dusty tea tones — calm, natural, and quietly luxurious.

🌿 Fiber Content
✔ 63% Cotton – breathable, skin-friendly, and naturally soft
✔ 37% Baby Alpaca – insulating, luxurious, and featherlight

⚖️ Yarn Weight & Meterage
✔ 420m/100g (459yds/3.5oz) – light fingering weight

🧶 Needles, Hooks & Strand Options
✔ 1 strand – 2.5–3.5mm (US 1.5–4)
✔ 2 strands – 3.5–4.5mm (US 4–7)
✔ Suitable for hand knitting, lacework, and fine crochet

🔸 Yarn Weight Equivalents
✔ Light Fingering / Fine (1)

🪢 Weaving Yarn Standard
✔ Fine Melange Blend – NM 4.2 / Tex 238 / YPP 1918

📌 Weaving Disclaimer
Please note: Weaving results may vary depending on loom settings, tension, and weaving technique. We recommend testing a small sample before starting a project.

✨ Key Features
✔ Soft matte melange texture with gentle depth
✔ Breathable and insulating – suitable for all-season use
✔ Balanced drape – ideal for graceful silhouettes
✔ Perfect for modern basics or classic heirloom knits

🎨 Color Description
Tea Melange – a delicate blend of beige and muted tea tones with a soft heathered effect; refined, warm, and soothing

👕 Perfect For
✔ Transitional tops, light sweaters, babywear, shawls, and soft accessories

📏 Yardage Estimates (for sizes S–M)
✔ Top or tee – 150–200g (630–840m / 688–918yds / 5.3–7.0oz)
✔ Sweater – 250–350g (1050–1470m / 1147–1607yds / 8.8–12.3oz)
✔ Cardigan – 300–400g (1260–1680m / 1378–1836yds / 10.5–14.1oz)
✔ Scarf or wrap – 100–150g (420–630m / 459–688yds / 3.5–5.3oz)

💡 Care Instructions
Hand wash gently in cool water with mild detergent. Lay flat to dry. Do not wring or tumble dry.

📌 Color Disclaimer
Please note that actual colors may vary slightly due to monitor settings and lighting conditions.

⚠️ Swatching Required
Fiber behavior varies. Please knit or weave a swatch before starting your project. This yarn is not superwash-treated.