Sunset Red is a nice dark and rich red, 70% Mink 30% Cashmere Yarn, generous 230 yard skeins, DK weight, 5.5 stitch/inch on #6 needles.
No animals are harmed making this yarn. Healthy, stress-free minks sheared once a year produce the softest, most lustrous fibers.
Enjoy the luxury of real mink with peace of mind.
To get a better sense of the color using the Pantone color guide, the equivalent Pantone color for Sunset Red = 19-1759 TP.
We developed this yarn in August 2008. We are the sole global distributor. Finally you can enjoy the luxury of real mink with peace of mind knowing that the mink was never harmed.
The mink down is spun with the finest quality cashmere from Inner Mongolia. The ultra soft mink down is wonderfully compatible with cashmere resulting in this extraordinary yarn.
Knitting stimulates a lovely blossoming of the mink fibers. Scroll through our gorgeous hand knit line made with our 70% mink 30% cashmere yarn and you'll see the fabulous halo effect created by the ultra-soft mink down.
If you prefer more loft in your yarn consider washing before or after knitting to achieve the full blossoming effect. Washing and care instructions are included with you yarn. You can click on the customer service tab, and then under FAQ - complete washing and care instructions are detailed.
All yarns are top dyed, a superior dying technique where all fibers are dyed prior to carding and spinning yielding a richer, more consistent color. The colors are extremely consistent from dye lot to dye lot, indistinguishable.
Among the world's finest, undeniably unique yarns, we are able to offer this exceptional value to because we are the sole global distributor.