Every now and then I am offered by a yarn company a marvelous discount on some quite intriguing yarn that just sings to be used together -- and being a yarn-junkie, I almost always say yes. :-)

Here are two pairs that I just could not resist ...

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The yarns are both from Lana Gatto, made in Italy:

1. Alpaca Bright is 40% Baby Alpaca +18% Merino Wool + 36% Nylon + 6% Polyester, with 196 yards per 25 grams.  A marvelous alternative to the more usual mohair/silk blend, this is perfect for those who find mohair a bit uncomfortable. There are beautiful soft threads of silver throughout each ball too. 

2. Libeccio is a shiny thread made up of 40% viscose + 45% nylon + 15% polyester. Each ball gives 437 yards (400m) per 25g.  Again, there is a metallic silver throughout. 

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The colorways: 

A. Silver

B. Black

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This web page offers you a pair, one ball of Alpaca Bright + one ball of Libeccio ( = 2 balls per set) in your choice of colorway, silver or black. 

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