Description
A luxurious, cloud-soft lace yarn from Filcom, Italy. PERU blends Baby Suri Alpaca, Fine Merino Wool, and Polyamide for an ultra-light, airy texture with a gentle halo and refined drape. Soft, warm, and weightless, this yarn is perfect for delicate garments, airy sweaters, shawls, and layering pieces. With 750 meters per 100g, it provides exceptional yardage for luxury multi-strand or lace projects.
▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Filcom, Italy
• Article: PERU
• Fiber Content: 55% Baby Suri Alpaca, 25% Fine Merino Wool, 20% Polyamide
• Yarn Weight: Lace
• Length: 750m (820yd) per 100g (3.52oz)
• Softness Rating: 8.5–9 out of 10
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy
✧ Texture & Feel
PERU offers an exceptionally soft, cloud-like feel with a delicate halo and warm, airy structure. The Baby Suri Alpaca brings silky softness, the Fine Merino adds warmth and elasticity, and the Polyamide provides gentle durability without adding weight. The yarn feels light on the skin and blooms beautifully after washing, creating garments with an elegant, gentle drape.
➤ Recommended Uses
• Airy lace sweaters
• Soft shawls and wraps
• Lightweight layering garments
• Cozy scarves and cowls
• Delicate baby items
• Multi-strand luxury knitwear
✦ Blending Recommendations
• Silk — increases drape and sheen
• Cashmere — enhances softness and warmth
• Mohair/Silk — adds halo and loft
• Fine Merino — improves elasticity and structure
Use 2–5 strands for fabrics ranging from lace to sport weight.
⋔ Recommended Needles & Hooks
1 strand — Lace → 2.5–3.0 mm
2 strands — Light Fingering → 3.0–3.5 mm
3 strands — Fingering → 3.5–4.0 mm
4 strands — Sport → 4.0–4.5 mm
5 strands — Light DK → 4.5–5.0 mm
Crochet Hooks: 2.5–4.5 mm depending on strand count
⫯ Estimated Yarn Usage
• Shawl or Wrap: 100–150 g
• Scarf or Cowl: 75–120 g
• Sweater (XS–S): 200–250 g
• Sweater (M–L): 250–320 g
• Cardigan (L–XL): 300–420 g
⚑ Weaving Recommendations
Use PERU as a soft, airy weft in multiple strands.
2–3 strands — lightweight, drapey texture
4–5 strands — fuller, warmer fabric with gentle halo
Suggested Sett: 8–12 EPI depending on strand count
✦ Care Instructions
• Hand wash in cold water
• Do not wring
• Lay flat to dry away from direct heat
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