New Zealand Wool Yarn on Cardboard Cones for Rug Tufting and Punch-Needle Embroidery, 1 Pound
This New Zealand wool yarn comes on cardboard cones ready for rug tufting, helping you start your textile project without first winding the yarn onto a cone. Each cone holds 1 pound of yarn, excluding the cardboard cone, and the wool is dyed in small batches in the U.S.
Use it for punch-needle embroidery and weaving as well as tufting. The three-ply yarn measures 12 wraps per inch, approximately sport or DK weight. Colors can vary between dye lots, so plan your project's color quantities together when a consistent shade matters.
Features
- New Zealand wool dyed in small batches in the U.S.
- Cardboard cone format ready for tufting
- Suitable for rug tufting, punch-needle embroidery and weaving
- Three-ply construction
- Moth proofed
- Hand wash and dry flat
Specifications
- Material: New Zealand wool
- Yarn weight per cone: 1 pound, excluding the cone
- Length: 650 yards (600 meters)
- Wraps per inch: 12
- Approximate yarn weight category: Sport or DK
- Plies: 3
- Yarn count: 3/37
- Cone material: Cardboard
- Dyeing: Small-batch dyed in the U.S.
- Care: Hand wash; dry flat
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this wool yarn for crafts besides rug tufting?
Yes, this wool yarn is also suitable for punch-needle embroidery and weaving. Its cardboard cone format comes ready for tufting.
Does the 1-pound weight include the cardboard cone?
No, each cone contains 1 pound of wool yarn excluding the cardboard cone.
How thick is this three-ply wool yarn?
This wool yarn measures 12 wraps per inch, approximately sport or DK weight, and has a yarn count of 3/37.
Will the same color match if I buy more yarn later?
An exact match between future dye lots is not guaranteed for this wool yarn. Plan to buy the amount of a color needed for your project together to reduce dye-lot differences.
How should I wash a project made with this wool yarn?
Hand wash projects made with this wool yarn and dry them flat.