Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol
Winqu Alqa by Mirasol

Winqu Alqa by Mirasol

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A high end organic Tanguis Peruvian cotton that is blended with the finest silk. Winqu, which translates into "wave" in the indigenous Peruvian Mapuche dialect, is a two-ply yarn that is lightly spun giving it a bit of a thick-and-thin wavy feel creating visually stunning and interesting garments & accessories. Alqa means "mottled or printed" in the Mapuchan tongue - this mottled hand painted version of Winqu speaks to the artistry & craftsmanship of Peru..

Medium Weight / #4
185yds / 170m / 100g 
85% Tanguis Organic Cotton / 15% Silk

Suggested Knitting Gauge: 16-20 sts / 4in over Stockinette st using US 7-9 / 4.5-5.5mm knitting needles. 

Suggested Crochet Gauge: 11-14 sts / 4in over Single Crochet on 5.5-6.5mm / US I9-K10 1/2 hooks

Care: 

Machine Wash in Cold Water 30c, gentle cycle / Tumble dry low heat / Dry Flat / Iron Medium / Do NOT bleach

Notable Patterns:

  • Cinthia Vest (knit vest in Winqu Alqa and Winqu by Francisco Correa)
  • Finley Tank (knit tank in Winqu Alqa and Winqu by Cheryl Murray)
  • Severine Tee (knit tee in Winqu Alqa and Winqu by Jacqueline van Dillen)
  • Sophia Tee (knit tee by Francisco Correa)

These are printed pattern leaflets sold separately. Please contact us for pattern help.

Patterns for This Weight: Browse our Medium & Worsted (#4) weight patterns.