Alaska, 5ply Pure Fine Wool Yarn, Black, Worsted, Super Bulky, 100m/200gr

ALASKA: An Exceptional Five-Ply Wool yarn

We proudly present ALASKA, an outstanding five-ply yarn for prayer ropes from Molokotos, ideal for crafting Orthodox prayer ropes with 100, 150, or 300 knots. Globally, it is the thickest fine yarn made from 100% fine sheep wool.
Just like the Maxi-Maxi, it is crafted from soft, virgin wool so as not to irritate the skin.

Molokotos yarn Characteristics

Composition

100% Pure Sheep Wool

Length

Approximately 100 meters

Weight

200g per skein

Strands

5-ply

Needles

10mm-12mm

WOOLMARK Certifications

Molokotos wool yarns are produced to the highest standards using pure new wool, without any blend of other fibers or recycled wool. This places them at the pinnacle of textile manufacturing. All our wool products proudly bear the Woolmark® certification label.

OEKO-TEX Certifications

Additionally, Molokotos wool yarns are certified under the strictest Oeko-Tex® Class I standards for the absence of harmful substances, making them completely safe for knitted items intended for babies. With over 200 testing criteria, we are confident that we offer the very best on the market.

Durability

Lightfastness

The yarn exhibits excellent resistance to color changes caused by light exposure.

Wash Durability

It maintains its color integrity remarkably well even after washing and regular wear.

Shrinkage Resistance

With proper care (using a suitable detergent and low temperature around 35°C), the properties of the virgin wool yarn remain unchanged.

Care Instructions

Washing

Hand wash or use a gentle cycle for knits at temperatures up to 35°C, with a wool-specific detergent.

Drying

Dry flat.

Ironing

Steam iron at medium temperature.

Available Colors

ALASKA is available exclusively in black.