Tanzen MCN DK

80% Extra-fine Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere,10% Recycled Nylon

• 100g= 225m (246 yds)
• 20g= 45m (49 yds)

Tanzen MCN DK  is our luxe DK, a smooth, lustrous blend of extra-fine superwash merino, cashmere, and recycled nylon. 

Tanzen are padded kimono robes worn for warmth in winter. This yarn is indulgent without being fussy, next to skin soft, round, and plump. Perfect for garments with drape, accessories, and anything you’d want to feel like a treat.

MCN is a staple blend for a reason! The cashmere gives Tanzen a velvety halo that increases with wear, and combined with extra-fine superwash merino and a touch of nylon for strength, the finished fabric has luxurious drape with good density. Unusually, it manages to be both bouncy and drapey at the same time. Buttery, and next-to-the-neck soft. 

Available in both 100g and 20g weights, offering you the flexibility of purchasing smaller quantities. Perfect for adding touches of complimentary colours to your work, or a wide choice of colours for more experimental projects. 

4 – 5mm (U.S. size 6-8)

This is a solid DK  and the fabric shows its best qualities worked on the denser side: 24–22 sts=10cm 

Tanzen should be cared for as a delicate fabric, and made into garments with sufficient ease that they do not see heavy wear at common friction points. It will develop halo with wear, this is normal and not a fault. 

Instead of frequent washing, air-out your garments to stretch out time between wash days. Consider spot washing between full baths and re-blocking.

• We recommend all our hand-dyed yarns be hand washed in an abundant tepid (not hot!) bath, with a maximum soak time of 30 minutes.
• Use your favourite gentle no-rinse wool wash with a generous splash of white vinegar or a heaping spoonful of citric acid°. (°see below)
• After soaking, lift your item out of the bath and gently roll-dry it in a towel, do not wring!
• Alternatively, tie your damp item TIGHTLY in a pillowcase or wash bag, and spin out in your washing machine’s spin cycle. Be sure your machine cycle does not rinse during this cycle!
• Lay your item flat to dry, pin if desired.
• Keep out of direct sunlight
• Do not store dirty

°Contrary to popular lore, this isn't to 'set' loose dye! Rather, this conditions the fibre cuticle of protein fibres. A bath with a low pH will make your finished object feel softer to the touch, and improve shine!

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