Colonial Persian Wool 2 Oz Hanks (Paternayan Persian Wool Replacement)
Colonial Persian Wool is the replacement for now defunct Paternayan Persian Wool. Made by the original spinner of Paternayan with the same proprietary process and with matching color numbers.
Needlepoint on 10 to 18 count
3 plys for 10 count canvas
2 plys for 12 to 14 count canvas
1 ply for 18 count canvas
Approximately 73 yards of 3 ply wool per 2 Oz. skein, 40+ strands, each 60" long
(We've found the amount of Persian wool in 2 Oz. of wool varies from approximately 40 to 48 strands each 60" long. The minimum yardage is about 67 and the maximum yardage is about 79 yards of wool per 2 Oz. The amount of strands varies due to the natural differences in wool.)
The yarn is spun from 100% long-staple virgin wool with extraordinary strength for no fraying or breaking during stitching. This versatile, moth proof, 3-ply yarn is perfect for heirloom-quality needlepoint, crewel, cross-stitch and more. Comes in dye lots.
Please specify colors and dye lots you need in the modifiers section below. We stock many colors. Also available in limited colors in 4 oz (approximately 150 yards) and 8 yard skeins.