Exquisite 4-ply Yarn

Weight: 4 Ply / Fingering
Composition: 70% Baby Alpaca, 20% Grade A Mulberry Silk and 10% Cashmere
Length: 400m per 100g skein
Gauge: 28sts x 38 rows over 10cm / 4 inches on 3.25mm knitting needles

Light, Luxurious and Effortlessly Elegant

Welcome to Market Town Yarns Exquisite 4-ply – our indulgent hand dyed 4-ply yarn, crafted from a luxurious blend of baby alpaca, silk and cashmere. This beautifully balanced fibre combination creates a yarn that is incredibly soft, lightweight and warm, with a gentle halo and a subtle, elegant sheen. Perfect for delicate garments, accessories and finer projects, Exquisite 4-ply brings a refined finish to every stitch.

Why Crafters Love Our Exquisite 4-ply

  • Incredibly Soft: A premium blend of baby alpaca and cashmere creates a yarn that feels wonderfully gentle against the skin, ideal for garments and accessories.
  • Elegant Sheen: The addition of silk gives a soft, natural lustre that catches the light beautifully.
  • Beautiful Drape: Light and airy with a delicate halo, this yarn creates flowing fabric with a luxurious feel.

Perfect for Your Crafting Needs

Exquisite 4-ply is ideal for knitting socks, shawls, scarves and lightweight garments worn close to the skin. The finer gauge allows for delicate stitch definition, while the blend of fibres offers warmth without weight and a soft, elegant drape.

What Makes Exquisite 4-ply Special?

  • Approx. 400m per 100g hank: A versatile 4-ply weight weight yarn with excellent yardage for a wide range of projects.
  • Recommended Needle Size: 3.25 (US 3) for smooth, well-defined stitches.

Care instructions: We recommend gentle hand washing to preserve the softness and structure of the fibres. Lay flat to dry. Some slight colour bleed is normal on the first wash.

Explore our growing range of Exquisite 4-ply hand dyed colourways, each carefully dyed in small batches to create unique, vibrant skeins like Woodstock and other beautifully dyed 4-ply and fingering weight yarns.

Market Town Yarns is the in-house hand dyed yarn brand from Yarn Worx, an independent yarn shop in Suffolk, UK. At Market Town Yarns, we specialise in hand dyed yarn in the UK, creating vibrant colourways on our beautifully soft yarn bases.