AURORA is an exquisite Double Knitting (DK) weight roving yarn crafted from 100% baby alpaca, offering unparalleled warmth and incredible softness for your next handmade creation. This premium yarn brings together luxurious texture and mesmerising colours to elevate your knitting and crochet projects.
What makes AURORA truly special is its enchanting colour palette that evolves with captivating unpredictability. The colours flow harmoniously through delicate transitions before occasionally merging with dramatic shifts that create stunning visual impact. This spectacular colour play evokes the magical beauty of celestial phenomena—from the gentle hues of daybreak to the vibrant dancing lights of the northern skies and the rich, saturated tones of a spectacular sunset.
The natural properties of baby alpaca fibre enhance AURORA's appeal, providing exceptional warmth without weight, making it perfect for wearable items that feel weightlessly cosy against the skin. The roving preparation of this yarn creates a lofty, airy quality that beautifully showcases the colour variations while creating garments with delightful drape and dimension.
With AURORA, your knitting and crochet projects transform into ethereal artworks that capture nature's most fleeting and magnificent displays. Each stitch reveals a new colour story, ensuring that every creation becomes a unique expression of natural splendour—whether crafted into a snug jumper, an elegant shawl, or a treasured heirloom blanket.
Perfect for crafters who appreciate both luxury and artistic beauty, AURORA turns ordinary projects into extraordinary pieces that reflect the ephemeral wonder of our natural world.
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Yarn Composition: 100% Baby Alpaca |
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Length: ~160m |
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Ball Weight: 50g |
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Yarn Weight: DK |
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Needle Size: 4.0mm |
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Tension: 22 stitches and 31 rows in stocking stitch to make a 10cm / 4 inch square |
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Washing: Hand-wash only - wool detergent - no softener. |
Your Knitting Journey with LANGYARNS
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Since 1867, nestled in the pristine Swiss countryside, LANGYARNS has woven a legacy of excellence through six generations of family craftsmanship. What began as a modest family venture has blossomed into a global beacon of quality in the yarn industry, while never losing sight of their founding family values.
A strong commitment to exceptional standards has positioned LANGYARNS among the world's most prestigious hand-knitting yarn brands, where tradition meets innovation in every thread. LANGYARNS take pride in their ethical approach to wool production – all LANGYARNS products are certified mulesing-free, reflecting their deep respect for animal welfare and sustainable practices.
When you choose LANGYARNS at McIntosh, you're not just selecting yarn; you're becoming part of a 150-year heritage of excellence. Every stitch tells a families story of uncompromising quality, artistic innovation, and family dedication. From their Swiss home to your creative hands, LANGYARNS continue to craft the finest yarns for those who appreciate true quality in every fibre.
