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Alpachino 2000 200m/100g (219yds/3.5oz) – Baby Alpaca, Merino Wool & Polyamide Blend with Silver Shine

Dramatic and unapologetically bold, Alpachino from G&G Filati is made for those who love to stand out and shine. A powerful mix of baby alpaca, merino wool, and polyamide is shot through with bright silver metallic fiber, creating a textured surface that flashes with energy and attitude. Soft to the touch yet visually striking, this yarn turns every stitch into a statement.

🌿 Fiber Content
✔ 55% Baby Alpaca (WP) – plush, airy, and warm
✔ 13% Merino Wool (WV) – gives bounce and resilience
✔ 32% Polyamide (PA) – adds structure and strength
✨ Infused with bold silver metallic thread for dazzling shine

⚖ Yarn Weight & Meterage
✔ 200m/100g (219yds/3.5oz)
✔ Approx. Nm 2000 – Worsted weight

🧶 Needles, Hooks & Strand Options
✔ Knitting needles 4.5–5.5mm (US 7–9)
✔ 1 strand = Worsted
✔ 2 strands = Aran / Light Chunky
✔ Works best in simple patterns to let the metallic texture dominate

🔸 Yarn Weight Equivalents
✔ 1 strand = Worsted
✔ 2 strands = Aran

🪢 Weaving Yarn Standard
✔ Use as decorative weft for metallic accents
✔ Not recommended for warp

📌 Weaving Disclaimer
✔ Always test before weaving to check metallic stability

✨ Key Features
✔ Explosive silver shine with bold, confident energy
✔ Fluffy alpaca core wrapped in metallic brilliance
✔ Eye-catching texture that catches every light
✔ Designed for fashion-forward, statement pieces

🎨 Color Disclaimer
✔ Metallic reflection may vary depending on lighting and screen settings.

👕 Perfect For
✔ Dazzling sweaters and jackets
✔ Stage and party outfits
✔ Statement accessories — scarves, bags, trims
✔ Any project that says “look at me”

📏 Yardage Estimates
• Sweater: 400–500g (800–1000m / 875–1094yds / 14.1–17.6oz)
• Cardigan: 500–600g (1000–1200m / 1094–1312yds / 17.6–21.1oz)
• Hat: 100g (200m / 219yds / 3.5oz)
• Scarf: 200–300g (400–600m / 437–656yds / 7–10.6oz)
• Shawl: 300–400g (600–800m / 656–875yds / 10.6–14.1oz)

💡 Care Instructions
✔ Hand wash gently in cold water
✔ Do not bleach or tumble dry
✔ Lay flat to dry, reshape while damp
✔ Avoid ironing directly over metallic fibers

⚠ Swatching Required
✔ Always test how the metallic fiber behaves in your chosen pattern.
✔ Yarn is not eligible for return or exchange.