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To give you all the important product information at a glance, we have installed many graphic symbols in our online shop. Read here what they mean.
Colours legend
Frost resistant - These products can be used outdoors without any concerns. 
Light-fast - colour products with this label ensure high light-fastness - your handicrafts will retain their colour brilliance.
Waterproof - The paint or varnish application is waterproof and offers a high level of protection against moisture.
Saliva-proof - The best protection for your children - the processed colour does not dissolve through saliva. All handicrafts that are painted with these excellent products may also be used by children. 
Environmentally friendly - These products are manufactured using environmentally friendly raw materials and ecological advantages. Special awards underline their harmlessness and make them particularly suitable for use in kindergarten and school areas. 
Miscible with water - These products are manufactured on an environmentally friendly basis, contain no solvents and are therefore absolutely harmless in their application. 
Mixable - These products can be mixed with each other. 
Weatherproof - These products are excellent for outdoor decorations. 
Smudge-proof - These products are smudge-proof after application.
Handicrafts legend
Coloured laundry 30°C - It is recommended to wash at 30°C 
Delicates (wool program 30° C) - It is recommended to wash at 30°C delicates (wool program). 
Special gentle wash - It is recommended to wash at 30 °C special gentle wash. 
Only hand wash recommended, wash quickly - For this wool we recommend hand wash. 
Not suitable for tumble-drying - knitted and crocheted goods made of this wool are not suitable for tumble-drying. 
Drying with reduced thermal load - We recommend drying knitted and crocheted goods made of this wool with reduced thermal load. 
Do not chlorine/bleach - We recommend that knitwear and crochet made from this wool not be chlorinated or bleached. 
Do not dry clean - This wool is not suitable for dry cleaning. 
Cleaning procedure for sensitive fibres - We recommend a cleaning procedure for sensitive fibres. 
Perchlorethylene cleaning (standard) - Perchlorethylene cleaning (standard cleaning) is possible 
Do not iron/steam hot - We recommend that knitwear and crochet made from this wool should not be ironed or steamed hot. 
Moderately hot ironing/steaming - We recommend to iron or steam knitted and crocheted goods made of this wool moderately hot. 
Hot ironing/steaming - We recommend hot ironing or steaming knitted and crocheted goods made of this wool. 
Steaming - It is recommended to steam the wash piece. 
Do not iron/steam - This wool should not be ironed. 
Recommended needle size - We recommend to use a crochet or crochet size 2 Knitting needle - 3. 
Mesh sample - For the mesh sample of 10 x 10 cm you need 12 rows of 6 - 7 meshes each. 
Suitable for knitting apparatus - This wool is suitable for use in knitting apparatus. 
Required amount of wool for a sweater - To knit a ladies' sweater in size 40 from this wool, you need about 100g. 
Required amount of wool for a pair of socks - To knit a sock from this wool you need about 100g. 
Required quantity of wool for a scarf - To make a scarf of 20 cm width and 180 cm length you need 100g of wool. 
Required quantity of wool for a cap - To knit a cap from this wool you need about 100g. 
