Blue Sky Fibers Techno
Specifications
| Weight | 5 · Bulky CYC 5 · Bulky |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 68% Alpaca / 22% Silk / 10% Merino Wool |
| Put-up | 50 g · 110 m (120 yd) |
| Length per 100 g | 220 m (241 yd) |
| Knitting gauge | 12–20 sts / 10 cm |
| Recommended needle | 6.5 mm |
| Recommended hook | — |
| Texture | Blown / Fiber-filled net |
| Care | Hand wash |
| Status | In production |
Where it fits
Blue Sky Fibers Techno is a bulky-weight yarn (CYC 5). Its standard put-up gives 220 metres per 100 g, which is the figure to use when comparing it with another yarn. The recommended needle is 6.5 mm. The manufacturer's gauge is 12–20 sts / 10 cm.
Alpaca is warm, soft and prone to growing under its own weight. Block gently, dry flat, and swatch a hanging swatch if the finished length matters.
Substitution notes
Match by length and gauge band before anything else. A replacement within roughly 10% of 220 m per 100 g will usually land in the same fabric territory; a larger gap means you should recalculate the project quantity and swatch again. Fibre composition matters too: alpaca adds drape and warmth but little elasticity, so a wool replacement will hold its shape more firmly.
Similar yarns
- Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash 5 · Bulky · 117 m per 100 g · 100% Merino Superwash Wool
Specs and sources
Record checked 2026-10-22. Specifications are facts reproduced for reference; descriptions and photography are our own. Confirm against the label before buying a full project quantity.