What makes Amano Chaski a great choice for socks, shawls, and lightweight sweaters?

Amano Chaski is a fingering weight wool blend yarn that combines the best qualities of merino wool, pima cotton, and linen. The superwash merino offers incredible softness and warmth, the pima cotton adds breathability, and the linen provides durability and crisp stitch definition. This unique blend results in a yarn that's strong enough for socks, comfortable for year-round wear, and perfect for creating shawls and lightweight sweaters with beautiful texture and drape.

How soft is Amano Chaski, and is it suitable for sensitive skin?

Amano Chaski is exceptionally soft thanks to its high percentage of superwash merino wool and premium pima cotton. Many customers with sensitive skin love using it, especially for accessories worn next to the skin like socks and shawls. The linen adds a subtle, pleasant texture without making the yarn scratchy. If you've struggled with itchy wool in the past, you'll likely find Chaski gentle and comfortable to wear.

How do I care for items made with Amano Chaski yarn?

Caring for your handmade projects is easy with Amano Chaski. As a fingering weight wool blend yarn with superwash merino, it’s safely machine washable—just use a cool setting and a gentle cycle. For best results and to keep your knits in top shape, lay them flat to dry. This helps preserve the yarn’s softness, shape, and durable qualities, making Chaski a practical choice for everyday accessories and garments.

Can I use Amano Chaski for colorwork, lace, or textured patterns?

Absolutely! Amano Chaski holds stitch definition beautifully, making it ideal for lacework, textured stitches, and vibrant colorwork. Its blend of merino, cotton, and linen results in crisp, even stitches that really show off your handiwork. Plus, with a range of gentle tonals and bright colorways, you have plenty of options to play with contrasts or create stunning multi-color projects.

How do I choose the right color of Amano Chaski, and can I combine it with other yarns?

Choosing your perfect color is easy—Amano Chaski comes in a curated palette of soft tonals and bright hues (like 1700, 1704, 1707, and more). Whether you love subtle shades or bold pops of color, there’s something to suit every project. This fingering weight wool blend yarn also pairs well with other yarns from the Wool Yarn Collection, so you can get creative with stripes, fades, or colorwork. If you need help matching colors, feel free to contact us or order a color card for a closer look at the shades.

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Product Description

Fingering Weight Wool Blend Yarn for Socks, Shawls, and Tees

Amano Chaski is a versatile fingering weight wool blend yarn for everyday making. It combines merino wool, pima cotton, and linen for softness, durability, and breathability. The yarn feels smooth in hand and produces crisp, even stitches.

Expect comfortable drape with enough memory to hold lace, texture, and colorwork. Chaski works well for socks, lightweight sweaters, shawls, and year-round accessories. The palette includes gentle tonals and lively brights that enhance simple fabric.

Details:

Fiber: 60% Superwash Merino Wool, 30% Pima Cotton, 10% Linen
Weight: 100g, Fingering
Yardage: 383yd / 350m
Recommended Needles: US 2 - 4
Care: Machine wash cool, gentle. Lay flat to dry.

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