{"product_id":"african-silk-moth-1-merino-nylon-sock-yarn-darjeeling","title":"African Silk Moth #1 - merino\/ nylon sock yarn - Darjeeling","description":"\u003cp\u003eThank you—that's much softer than I had imagined from the name. Rather than rich ochres and browns, this colour has a quiet, understated elegance with cool silver-grey tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a revised description that better reflects the skein:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe African Silk Moth #1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft and understated, \u003cstrong\u003eThe African Silk Moth #1\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the silvery beauty found on the wings of the African silk moth. Gentle layers of pale silver, misty grey and cool pearl create a colourway that is calm, luminous and full of subtle variation. Delicate tonal shifts move between soft dove grey and the faintest whisper of icy blue, giving the yarn beautiful depth without overpowering a project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant in its simplicity, this versatile neutral works beautifully on its own for timeless garments and accessories or paired with deeper charcoals, rich forest greens, warm ochres or muted purples. The gentle tonal changes highlight lace, cables and textured stitches while allowing intricate patterns to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quiet, sophisticated colourway inspired by one of nature's most remarkable silk producers.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e pairs effortlessly with natural neutrals, deep greens, warm browns and muted golds, making it a versatile choice for projects inspired by the colours of the natural world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeight \u0026amp; Length\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 ply, sock or fingering yarn. 100 gms gives you 400 metres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFibre\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDarjeeling yarn: 80% Merino, 20% Nylon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully soft and just the right amount of nylon for a pair of socks. This also makes a gorgeous shawl or other wearable object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended that you hand wash in cool to lukewarm water with a wool wash to prevent dissociating. Slight bleeding may occur but should not affect the final colour. The merino is superwash but the dyes not. (However, I'm not hand washing my socks so there!)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Tea Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46178110963848,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/5839\/8088\/files\/IMG_1486.jpg?v=1783580244","url":"https:\/\/www.greenteayarns.com\/en-us\/products\/african-silk-moth-1-merino-nylon-sock-yarn-darjeeling","provider":"Green Tea Yarns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}