Discover the perfect blend of luxury and practicality with ALPACA SOXX TWEED by LANGYARNS – the premium 4-ply yarn that brings together the finest baby alpaca, virgin wool, and nylon in a delightfully speckled tweed finish.
The Ultimate Comfort Yarn
This exceptional yarn combination delivers unparalleled softness and warmth, making it your go-to choice for creating cosy socks and countless other beautiful knitting projects. The charming tweed flecks add visual interest and character to every stitch, whilst the carefully balanced fibre blend ensures your finished pieces are both luxuriously soft and wonderfully durable.
Key Features:
Easy Care, Outstanding Results
Thanks to LANGYARNS innovative Easywash treatment, your beautiful creations can be machine washed on the wool programme at up to 40°C. This gentle enzyme treatment for alpaca fibres uses no harmful chemicals, giving you peace of mind whilst maintaining the yarn's exceptional quality wash after wash.
Expert Knitting Guidance:
For Garments (4mm needles recommended): Create lightweight pieces with beautiful drape – perfect for jumpers, cardigans, and accessories that feel as wonderful as they look.
For Socks (2.5-3.5mm needles recommended): Achieve long-lasting, hard-wearing results that keep feet cosy and comfortable all day long.
ALPACA SOXX TWEED – where luxury meets practicality for the modern knitter who demands both beauty and performance.
*Certificate number: 23.HPE.36896 HTI
Yarn Composition: 66% Baby Alpaca, 29% Nylon, 5% Virgin Wool - Easywash |
Length: ~387m |
Ball Weight: 100g |
Yarn Weight: Sport |
Needle Size: 4.0mm |
Tension: 24 stitches and 31 rows in stocking stitch to make a 10cm / 4 inch square |
Washing: Machine wash at 30˚C - wool detergent - no softener. |
Easywash is a brilliant innovation in wool care that works with nature, not against it. Using natural enzymes, this gentle treatment modifies the wool fibres at their surface, giving your yarn amazing washable properties while keeping its natural characteristics.
Caring for your Easywash yarns is delightfully simple:
At McIntosh and LANGYARNS, we believe that caring for your knits shouldn't mean compromising on environmental values. That's why our Easywash treatment is completely chemical-free and has earned certifications from Ökotex®, Bluesign®, and Reach. Now you can enjoy the pleasure of knitting, knowing you're making a choice that's good for both your projects and our planet.
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.