Kos consists of alpaca fibers that are combined with wool and blown into a nylon stocking. This results in a soft, light and airy yarn.

Alpaca is about three times warmer than ordinary wool and thus insulates well. The fiber is hollow and breathable, so it feels warm in cold temperatures and cool in warm ones. The wool added to this blend provides resilience and volume. Both alpaca and wool have good heat-regulating properties.

Sandnes Garn’s supplier has guaranteed that the wool does not come from sheep that have been subjected to mulesing.

Read more about Sandnes Garn’s ethics and sustainability goals here: https://www.sandnes-garn.com/sustainability

For machine washing, it is recommend that all wool garments be washed separately on a wool program, to ensure the gentlest treatment. Due to the unique absorbency of the merino wool, it is important to centrifuge hand-knitted garments well before drying them on a flat surface, preferably on top of a towel. Never use a laundry bag when washing hand-knitted wool garments. This creates friction that can cause the garment to felt.

Fiber content: 62% baby alpaca, 29% nylon, 9% wool
Yardage: Approx. 150 meters per 50 grams
Suggested Needle/Hook Size: 4½mm - 5½mm
Tension: 18-16 sts = 10 cm

Origin of raw materials: cotton from India, merino wool from South America.