 Innovative in
our origins in the early 1970's, at Jumbuk Wools we continue to
produce our excellent products today. Our unique Jumbuk Wool
is achieved by washing the fleece lightly, not subjecting it to the
harsher chemical processes of many commercial
wools.
The natural lanolin remaining in the wool
enhances the natural properties of the fibre, giving extra wear,
warmth and water resistancy, while retaining an overall
softness.
At Jumbuk Wools we have always featured the
natural undyed colours of JUMBUK CREAM (creamy-white - LH top),
JUMBUK SILVER (light-grey - RH top), JUMBUK SLATE (darker-grey
- LH lower), and JUMBUK CHOCOLATE (charcoal/chocolate -
RH lower).
We also stock a spectacular range of
hand-dyed, multi-toned colours of Jumbuk Wool, as well as many
other yarn fibre, texture and colour mixtures, all which complement
with, or contrast to, our natural shades.
PLY AND TENSION DETAILS
Jumbuk Wool handknitting yarns are slightly
thicker then many other commercial yarns so we tend to refer to them
as
Gold, Blue and Brown Label, not ply, to
avoid confusion with knitting patterns using other
yarns.
The colour of the printing on the ball label
denotes the wool thickness.
"Gold Label" is approx. 5 ply.
Suggested tension is 24 sts and 32 rows to 10 cm using 3.75
mm ndls, in Stocking stitch.
"Blue"Label" is approx 8 ply.
Suggested tension is 20 sts and 26 rows to 10 cm using 4.5 mm
ndls, in Stocking stitch.
"Brown Label" is approx 12 ply.
Suggested tension is 16 sts and 21 rows to 10 cm using 5.5 mm
ndls, in Stocking stitch.
We have a range of pattern books and pattern
leaflets suitable for our wools - projects include jumpers,
cardigans,
vests and sleeveless pullovers, shawls,
beanies, scarves, and socks, as well as some special ideas
including
"Kangaroo boots" and a "Curly-Tail Possum
scarf". (we're hoping to get pictures on line soon for all
our patterns) |
