Pakucho Organic Cotton Yarn

Pakucho Organic Cotton Yarn The art of spinning dates back nearly 8,000 years to Peru, where the word Pakucho meant “brown cotton” in ancient Inca. Today, this traditionally hand-spun Pakucho cotton is cultivated in its naturally occurring shades—cream, beige, brown, avocado, and mauve—without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or artificial dyes. All harvesting and color sorting are done entirely by hand, just as they have been for over 4,500 years since the domestication of cotton in Peru. (James M. Vreeland Jr.) Care Instructions: Hand or machine wash warm, rinse cool Dry flat or gently tumble until almost dry, then lay flat to finish Expect 10-15% shrinkage in length if tumble-dried Organic colors intensify with washing Crafted in Peru, this certified organic cotton yarn is a stunning natural fiber choice. Fair Trade & Vegan Ⓥ Lace Weight Yarn Specs: 50g / 500 yds per skein Gauge: 6 to 7.5 sts/inch Suggested Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) to US 3 (3.25mm) Expect 10-15% shrin