Erika Knight Gossypium Cotton Tweed

With a Fine Art background & successful career in the fashion industry, British knitwear designer, Erika Knight, has delighted fiber artists around the world with her approachable patterns.  A natural extension of her passion for knitting & crochet, Erika Knight yarns are both modern & steeped in tradition.

Spun with high quality Egyptian cotton, Gossypium Cotton Tweed is a beautiful yarn for all season knits.  Comfortable & breathable, the yarn has a delightful lived-in quality for a relaxed pace of life.

The versatile DK weight yarn is ideal for short sleeve tops, resort sweaters, tank tops & summery scarves.  Soft & lovely next to skin, this is a yarn that knitters & crocheters will return to season after season.

Studded with tweedy bits, Gossypium Cotton Tweed gives accessories & garments gorgeous visual interest.  Stockinette, garter & other textured stitch patterns come to life.  A pleasing matte finish is just the thing for a casual summer’s day.

 

Fiber Content: 96% Egyptian Cotton, 4% Polyester

Weight: Light/ DK

Yardage: 137 yards

Ball/Skein Weight: 50g

Care: Machine wash cold, lay flat to dry

Country of Origin: Italy

 

Needle Size: US 2-6 (2.75-4 mm) needles

Knitting Stitch Gauge: 5.5 stitches per 1”/ 22 stitches per 4”

Knitting Row Gauge: 28 rows per 4”