Taiga Quince & Company Owl

50% American wool,
50% Alpaca
Worsted weight
4.5 – 5 sts per inch on US 6 – 7 needles
120 yds–50 g

Quince & Co. has blended American wool with alpaca for Owl, a pliant two-ply, woolen-spun light worsted weight yarn. Why woolen spun? Because alpaca is a hollow fiber and the best way to preserve its loft and buoyancy is to keep a lot of air in its structure. Squishy and plump, Owl knits up between 4 ½ to 5 stitches per inch, the perfect weight for just about everything. Because it blooms after washing, you can work Owl on US 8 and 9 needles [5 and 5.5mm]. The round plies bloom to fill in your stitches and create a relaxed and drapey fabric with lots of pretty halo.

Owl comes in a range of natural shades, from deep and dark to misty light. The natural blends are overdyed for muted, heathery shades ranging from airy pastels to deep, rich jewel colors.

Not sure what to knit with Owl? Take a look at The Willard Set, a collection of 3 Fair Isle knits – a sweater, hat and mitts that coordinate with each other. Find the set HERE.