English Lavender, 70% mink 30% Cashmere Yarn, 230 yards per skein

New for Spring 2010, English Lavender is a powdery light, incredibly soft yarn. 70% Mink 30% Cashmere Yarn, generous 230 yard skeins, DK weight, 5.5 stitch/inch on #6 needles.

Enjoy the luxury of real mink with peace of mind knowing the mink is not harmed in any way. Healthy, stress-free minks sheared once a year produce the most lustrous fibers.

Take advantage of this exceptional value buying directly from the developer and sole global distributor of one of the world’s finest exotic luxury yarns.

The equivalent Pantone number for English Lavender is 15-3817 TP.

English Lavender is a lovely soft yarn, a beautiful shade and interpretation of the lavender color. 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, all fibers are dyed prior to carding and spinning yielding a richer, more consistent color. Another advantage to top dying is that colors are extremely consistent from dye lot to dye lot; virtually 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.

Manufacturer: Great Northern Yarns
SKU:	14