85% Tanguis Cotton, 15% Silk / Worsted / 100g / 170m
Mirasol Winqu
Mirasol Winqu
About
Weight: Worsted
Content: 85% Tanguis Organic Cotton, 15% Silk
Weight: 100g
Yardage: 170m
Suggested needles: 4.5-5.5mm (US 7-9)
Gauge: 16-20 sts = 4 inches
Country of Origin: Peru
See our store sample here.
A high end organic Tanguis Peruvian cotton that is blended with the finest silk. Winqu, which translates into "wave" in the indigenous Peruvian Mapuche dialect, is a two-ply yarn that is lightly spun giving it a bit of a thick-and-thin wavy feel creating visually stunning and interesting garments & accessories.
Pattern Ideas:
Tops:
THEA Top by Susanne Müller
Soho Top by Caidree
Magna Flora by Alisa Hartzel (check out our sample)
Rota Sleeveless Top by Irene Lin
Accessories:
Tin Ceiling Washcloth & Hand Towel by Sandi Rosner
Berry Baby Hat by Michele Sabatier
Heirloom Cloth Set by Kristin SK
Edda Bag by Susanne Müller
Sample
Model is wearing Magna Flora by Alisa Hartzel using Winqu in colour Midnight.