{"product_id":"rico-soft-alpaca-021-taupe-gilliangladrag","title":"Rico Soft Alpaca : 021 Taupe","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are some colours that quietly earn their place in every yarn stash, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e021 Taupe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is definitely one of them. A soft, understated neutral with just enough warmth to stop it feeling dull, this lovely shade is wonderfully easy to pair with brighter colours or use all on its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRico Soft Alpaca is a beautifully soft, plump yarn with a gorgeous blend of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% acrylic, 20% alpaca and 20% mulesing-free wool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The alpaca and wool give it a lovely gentle warmth, while the voluminous construction creates beautifully defined stitches and a soft, lightly fluffy finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaupe is one of those wonderfully versatile shades that seems to go with absolutely everything. Think cosy jumpers, timeless cardigans, soft scarves and hats, or use it as the neutral in a colour-work project where you want your brighter shades to really pop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough it's designed as a DK weight yarn and works beautifully on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4mm needles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you can also size up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.5mm needles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and knit it as an aran weight for a chunkier, more relaxed fabric. We love a yarn that gives you options!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e125 metres per 50g ball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Rico Soft Alpaca is a lovely choice for garments and accessories where you want plenty of softness without a hefty price tag. As a rough guide, around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500g is enough for a standard adult-sized jumper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although your requirements will vary depending on the pattern, size and tension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're looking for a dependable neutral that's soft, cosy and endlessly useful, we think you've just found it. Taupe might not shout for attention, but it has a rather lovely habit of making everything around it look good.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRico Soft Alpaca 021 Taupe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% Acrylic, 20% Alpaca, 20% Wool (mulesing-free)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50g ball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e125 metres per ball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDK weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended needles: 4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTension: 20 stitches and 24 rows to 10 x 10cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan also be knitted as aran weight on 4.5mm needles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 500g for a standard adult-sized jumper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rico Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57832181301630,"sku":"400925.021","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/3099\/0165\/files\/1474469-400925.021_2_VV_Q_1920x1920_4197a8fd-b52f-41fc-889a-c3dcd2dc883d.jpg?v=1786527695","url":"https:\/\/www.gilliangladrag.co.uk\/da\/products\/rico-soft-alpaca-021-taupe-gilliangladrag","provider":"Gilliangladrag","version":"1.0","type":"link"}