The price is per gram. Minimum order: 50g.

Aral 2/26000 1300m/100g (1421yds/3.5oz) – Merino Wool & Silk Blend

From the prestigious Italian mill Filpucci spa, Aral is a refined decorative yarn combining extra-fine merino and glossy silk. Spun with exceptional smoothness, it offers fluid drape, delicate warmth, and an understated sheen. Ideal as a carried yarn for elegant knits, Aral enhances base fibers with its soft glow and touch of sophistication.

🌿 Fiber Content
✔ 80% WV (Extrafine Merino Wool) – breathable, insulating, and naturally elastic
✔ 20% SE (Silk) – luminous, smooth, and temperature-regulating

⚖️ Yarn Weight & Meterage
✔ 1300m/100g (1421yds/3.5oz)
✔ Fine decorative yarn with a soft hand and flowing texture

🧶 Needles, Hooks & Strand Options
✔ Carried yarn – 3.0–5.5mm (US 2.5–9)
✔ On its own – 2.0–2.5mm (US 0–1.5) for lace or sheer knits

🔸 Yarn Weight Equivalents
✔ Lace (held single)
✔ Fingering–DK (when carried with base yarns)

🪢 Weaving Yarn Standard
✔ NM26 / Tex 38 / YPP 6500

📌 Weaving Disclaimer
Use as a supplementary weft thread. Not recommended for warp tension without testing.

✨ Key Features
✔ Merino provides structure, bounce, and comfort
✔ Silk infuses sheen, strength, and smoothness
✔ Ideal for elevated knitwear, accessories, and layering
✔ Blends beautifully with mohair, cashmere, and viscose

🎨 Color Description
See individual listings for colorways — each features a soft, powdery finish with gentle silk glow

👕 Perfect For
✔ Pairing with textured yarns for multi-dimensional knits
✔ Shawls, collars, cuffs, and edge details
✔ Decorative weaving and elegant accents
✔ Held double or triple for soft drapey garments

📏 Yardage Estimates (when held triple)
• Sweater – 180–220g (2340–2860m / 2560–3130yds / 6.3–7.8oz)
• Shawl – 90–120g (1170–1560m / 1280–1710yds / 3.2–4.2oz)
• Accent – 30–50g (390–650m / 426–710yds / 1–1.8oz)

💡 Care Instructions
Hand wash in cool water with gentle wool detergent. Lay flat to dry. Avoid wringing, bleaching, or tumble drying.

📌 Color Disclaimer
Silk may enhance light reflection or shift tone slightly depending on environment. Swatching is recommended.

⚠️ Swatching Required
Silk-merino blends may grow or soften after blocking. Always test fabric behavior before final project decisions.