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"Shimmer" by Knit Picks is a warm laceweight blend of 70% baby alpaca and 30% silk. Hand-dyed, "Shimmer" presents in choices of multi-colored tones often used for shawls, vests, scarves and other delicate garments.

Shade Cards

Fall 2006

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Knit Picks - Shimmer - Fall 2006 CLOSE

Fall 2006

Knit Picks - Shimmer - Fall 2005 CLOSE

Fall 2005

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About This Yarn

Brand Knit Picks [www]

Distributor Knit Picks [www]

Made In Peru

Yardage 440 yds.

Weight 50g

Yarn Weight Laceweight

Fiber Content Alpaca , Silk

Texture Plied

Gauge (st. /4 in.) Various

Needle Size(s) Various

Availability Currently Produced

MSRP $5.49

Care Hand Wash & Dry Flat.

Colors

Currently Produced Colors

23539: Happy Dance
(Red, Gold, Pink) 23540: Grape Hyacinth
(Purple, White, Turquoise) 23541: Stained Glass
(Red, Turquoise, Purple) 23542: Maple Leaf
(Brown, Gold, Brown) 23543: Deep Woods
(Brown, Off White, Gray)

23544: Morning Mist
(Blue, White, Silver) 23545: Flower Garden
(Red, Pink, Purple) 23546: Turquoise Splendor
(Turquoise, Turquoise, Turquoise)

Reviews & Comments

weenah
sachse, Texas
5 Posts
Thursday May 10 5:37:42 AM PST
very nice to work with! i love the sheen the silk gives off.

knitnut
Seattle, Washington
8 Posts
Saturday September 15 4:40:01 PM PST
wonderful yarn to work with, am in the process of making a lace-patterned shawl and it will end up light as a feather and yet still warm. its soft against the skin- no "itchies" like wool sometimes does.

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