Einband is a single-ply, lace weight yarn that is ideal for warm, fine gauge sweaters & accessories. Spun with 100% Icelandic wool, the yarn is incredibly durable. Beautiful knit alone, the yarn may also be held double for a thicker gauge or held with another yarn to achieve gauge & add warmth. Einband is ideal for cables, textured stitches & stranded colorwork. Spun from 100% Icelandic wool, Lopi creates hand knitting yarns that possess outstanding breathability & thermal insulation. For over 1,000 years, sheep in Iceland have been roaming the sub-arctic climate. Their adaption to the climate has given their wool a distinctive character. The fleece is a combination of inner & outer fibers with the inner fibers being soft & insulating, while the outer fibers are long, durable & weather resistant. Together the fibers create a yarn that is warm & durable. Fiber Content: 100% Icelandic Wool Weight: Lace Gauge: Various. **Lace weight yarns are usually knitted or crocheted on larger needles and hooks to create lacy, openwork patterns. Accordingly, a gauge range is difficult to determine. Always follow the gauge stated in your pattern. Weight/ Yardage: 50g/273 yards Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry Country of Origin: Iceland
