Alpaca Sox Kettle Dyed
60% alpaca; 20% merino wool; 20% nylon
8 stitches/inch US 2 (2.75 mm) needles
100 grams; 450 yards
Also, see Alpaca Sox Hand Dyes and Alpaca Sox Solids
Every kettle dyed skein of Alpaca Sox is a one-of-a-kind. These colors are hand-dyed in small batches, making every skein unique. The softly shaded kettle dyes are the perfect middle ground between the hand dyes and solids; they provide color interest with a slight, easy shifting of color value that doesn’t hide or compete with stitch patterns.
Alpaca Sox, CEY’s signature sock yarn, is spun from a blend of fibers designed to make a comfortable, warm sock. Alpaca provides warmth and softness, wool adds elasticity and cushion, and a little nylon lends strength and durability. The construction of Alpaca Sox is unique too. Most sock yarns are plied and tightly twisted to make them dense, smooth, and long-lasting. Alpaca Sox is a 2-ply yarn twisted just enough to be durable, but relaxed enough that the soft alpaca fibers can expand a little and show their halo. The yarn feels lofty and light and is as lovely in shawls, scarves and baby sweaters as it is in socks.
