Monchique
Monchique is an aplaca blend that is incredibly soft, light and airy. This fine alpaca yarn is available in 15 beautiful colors and is everything we expect from a winter yarn: soft to the touch combined with cozy warmth. You’ll find this lightweight construction perfect for garments that won’t weigh you down, including so many of the new designs from PetiteKnit and many other designers. Monchique will delight you with it’s incredible softness and wearability. Try it for garments, but it also makes lovely accessories that can be worn next to the skin.
Fiber Content – 63% Baby Alpaca, 37% Polyamide
Weight – Worsted
Gauge – 17 sts & 25 rows = 4” (10cm)
Needle Size – US 10 / 6mm
Hook Size – US I – J / 5.5 – 6mm
Skein Weight – 1.75 oz / 50 grams
Skein Yardage – 153 yards / 140 meters
Care – Handwash gentle, lay flat to dry
Country of Origin – Portugal
Project Ideas:
Cozy Ribbed Neckwarmer
Timber Ridge Beanie – crochet
Ridged Fingerless Gloves – crochet
Novice Sweater
Frost at Dawn Cowl
Minimalist Hat
Inovec Pullover
Cumulus Blouse
Milgracias Cowl
Schemer Slipover
Flax Pullover
Low Key Vest & Tunic
Homebody Pullover
Turtle Dove II Pullover
Maine Morning Mitts
Veela Beanie
London Beanie (crochet)
Structured Alpaca Cowl
Warm-Up Sweater
Gryer Shawl
Getting Warmer Cowl
One Row Handspun Scarf
Killylea Cowl
8 Days a Week Mitts
Mainer Cowl
Olive Poncho
