Brushed Yarns

What is a brushed yarn? The classic commercial variant of a brushed yarn usually consist of a fine core made of Nylon or Silk, to give the yarn strength, with a halo of fuzzy individual fibers sticking out in all directions. It is made from a sort of loopy bouclé. The loops are cut, or broken by severe brushing, and the loose fibers create the fluffy look. Brushed yarns (kid mohair and alpaca) are a good choice for use next to the skin. - source: Spinning Designer Yarns

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ALPACA SUPERLIGHT by Lang FIBRE: 54% Alpaca Superfine, 22% Meirno extra fine, 24% Polyamide /Nylon YARN WEIGHT: Fingering TENSION: 10x10 (4") = 20 sts /28 rows NEEDLES: 3.5 - 4 mm (US No.4-5) LENGTH: approx. 199 m / 214 yards BALL WEIGHT: 25 g * machine wash | made in Italy

HALO by The Alpaca Yarn Co. FIBRE: 78% Suri Alpaca, 22% Microfiber YARN WEIGHT: Lace TENSION: 5.5 sts = 1" NEEDLES: from 3 - 5 mm (US No.4-8) LENGTH: approx. 500 m / 514 yards BALL WEIGHT: 50g * hand wash | made in Peru