80% pure wool and 20% nylon blend provides strength and softness for various projects
Worsted weight and 2-ply construction ideal for socks, sweaters, and accessories
Handwashable with Eucalan to preserve natural lanolin and fiber health
Generous skein weight (4 oz/113 g) and 215 yards (196 meters) for multiple projects
Family-owned mill in New Brunswick, Canada ensures quality and tradition
Summarized by Shop
Tuffy is an extremely versitile and hearty yarn from Briggs & Little, a family-owned mill in New Brunswick, Canada that uses fiber from both maritime Canada and Maine. Tuffy is perfect for wooly, worsted-weight socks since it has 20% nylon. But it also performs beautifully in sweaters, vests, mittens, gloves, scarves, hats and afgha
Fiber Content
80% pure wool, 20% nylon
Weight
2-ply worsted
Gauge
17 stitches (4.10 cm) per inch
Needle Size
US 8 (5 mm hook size US K)
Skein Weight
4 oz (113 g)
Skein Yardage
215 yards (196 meters)
Care
Handwash in cold water with Eucalan, lay flat to dry