Pizzicato is a 3-ply fingering weight blend of superwash blue-faced leicester wool and nylon. The blue-faced leicester gives this yarn a beautiful lustre and the added nylon gives it extra strength, perfect for socks and other hard-wearing garments.
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Yarn Info
- Content: 80% superwash blue-faced leicester wool, 20% nylon
- Yardage: 115g (4oz)/approx. 376m (412yds)
- Weight: Fingering weight
- Suggested Needle Size: US 2-4 (2.75-3.5mm)
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Gauge: 30-34 sts = 4" (10cm)
- Care: Hand or machine wash in cool water
Featured Pattern: Wayfaring Stranger
A simple zig zag stitch pattern makes the socks interesting to knit, while still plain enough for most men to happily wear. Although this design is sized specifically for men, the design is truly unisex and would work just as well for women. Shown in the Barn Door colourway.
