{"product_id":"kelbourne-woolens-skipper-sport-weight-cotton","title":"Kelbourne Woolens Skipper | Sport Weight Cotton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkipper is a 4-ply 100% un-mercerized cotton yarn, perfect for knitting, crochet, and crafts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Skipper is made of Peruvian Tanguis cotton, a long staple cotton that is soft – but not too soft – and very strong. A delight to work with, its variable gauge makes it ideal for baby garments, summery tees, amigurumi, accessories, or whatever else you’re hoping to create!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTanguis cotton is absorbent and wicks moisture from perspiration much better than normal cotton, so you can wear natural, breathable garments without synthetic high-tech fibers. Its long, but not \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003etoo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e long, staple fiber length is more resistant to pilling and fluffing off on your hands as you work, and is less prone to wrinkling, too!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTanguis cotton was developed to be more resistant to cotton wilt, and as a result is more environmentally friendly! It requires less water to grow in Peru’s climate, and can be harvested up to six times per year. About 80% of the cotton grown in Peru is Tanguis cotton, making it readily available and its use supports existing farms and infrastructure, an important consideration when developing new products for the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Tanguis Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e137 yards (125 meters) \/ 50 gram ball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22-26 sts = 4” (10 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUS 2-4 (2.75-3.5 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachine or hand wash cool, lay flat to dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in \u003cspan\u003ePeru\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kelbourne Woolens","offers":[{"title":"Celedon","offer_id":48391680491765,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Powder Blue","offer_id":48391680524533,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Magnolia","offer_id":48391680557301,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Butterscotch","offer_id":48391680590069,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural","offer_id":48391680622837,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Nantucket Red","offer_id":48391680655605,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dove","offer_id":48391680688373,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sage Green","offer_id":48391680721141,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1668\/3631\/files\/Skipper_Beauty_2_sq_sm_2025_d34f868a-83a2-44f0-af16-9b968e1cdd87.webp?v=1783622445","url":"https:\/\/homesliceshop.com\/products\/kelbourne-woolens-skipper-sport-weight-cotton","provider":"Islay's Terrace Studio \u0026 Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}