Fortissima Socka Cotton Color
Self Patterning Sock yarn with cotton from Schoeller & Stahl. Here's the innovative patterned yarn with Cotton! Gorgeous self-striping, variegated colors, many of them very subtle and enticing. Famous German quality sock yarn with a high cotton content for great comfort. This yarn produces a very breathable fabric, and you'll enjoy these socks! Most Ladies' sizes take 1 skein, most men's sizes 2 skeins.
Like all 4ply sock yarns, this makes fantastic sweaters, leg warmers, scarves,& gloves and every other kind of garment. Knit on a size 3 needle for a light-weight fabric, or knit 2 strands together on a size 6 for dk weight. If you knit 2 strands together, you will get a tweedy effect. Because the yardage is so great, you can't go wrong.
- 100 g balls, about 390 m/425 yards
- 45% Cotton, 42% Superwash wool, 13% nylon
- 30 stitches & 42 rows per 10cm (4") using 2.5-3mm needles (US 1-2)
- Machine wash warm, lay flat to dry.