Manis - summery yarn with alpaca, silk and linen

Manis comes at a fingering weight (425 m) and is dyed in in a semisolid palette of candy colours and a couple of neutrals. Apart from shawls it also lends itself perfectly for loose summery garments and crocheting. The yarn feels very soft and quite dry to the touch, very smooth and like linen to work with. It doesn't have much memory or spring like wool, but for that it makes tops and summer crops and tees with a lovely drape. Feeling dry, light and soft to the skin.

Zelda crop by @handmadewardrobe is especially suited for this yarn and can be made with 3 colours only . 

size 1 -  4 : 1 main, 2 contrast colours (A and B)

size 5 - 7 : 2 main, 2 contrast colours

size 8 - 10 : 3 main, 2 contrast colour A, 1 contrast colour B

Composition
50% Alpaca, 25% Silk, 25% Linen

Yardage
100 g ~ 425 m / 3,5 oz ~ 464 yards

Needles & gauge 
3 mm – US 2
10x10cm = 25st. 30r.
100g ~ 1 pair of socks
400g ~ 1 jumper size M

Care
Handwash with ecowool detergent. Lay flat to dry. 
Max 30ºC/ 86ºF.

Care
Handwash with ecowool detergent. Lay flat to dry. 
Max 30ºC/ 86ºF.