{"product_id":"purple-fade-5-merino-and-silk-4-ply-single-osmanthus","title":"Purple Fade #5 -  Merino and Silk 4 ply single - Osmanthus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Fade #5\u003c\/strong\u003e is a deep, richly saturated purple with strong blue-violet undertones. The base is a dark aubergine-purple, with brighter violet highlights appearing through the sheen of the yarn, giving it plenty of depth and variation. It has a moody, jewel-like quality without becoming quite as dark as blackened purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertainly. Based on the style we've been developing for Green Tea Yarns—clear, informative, Australian spelling, with practical knitting information—here's a website description for \u003cstrong\u003eOsmanthus\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'll use the specifications we have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70% Merino \/ 30% Silk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingles construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 ply \/ Fingering weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400m per 100g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOsmanthus – 4 Ply Merino Silk Singles\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsmanthus is a beautifully soft singles yarn that combines the elasticity of fine merino with the subtle sheen and drape of silk. The single-ply construction allows colours to bloom with gentle tonal variation, creating a fabric with depth and a softly organic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis yarn is ideal for shawls, lightweight garments, scarves and accessories where drape and colour are the focus. The silk adds a gentle lustre while the merino provides softness against the skin, making Osmanthus a pleasure to knit and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% Fine Merino, 30% Silk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 Ply \/ Fingering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 400 metres per 100g skein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Needle Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.75–3.75mm knitting needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.0–4.0mm crochet hook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTension (Guide Only)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnitting:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26–30 stitches and 36–42 rows = 10cm on 3.25mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrochet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 22–24 double crochet stitches = 10cm using a 3.5mm hook (tension varies between crocheters).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShawls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight sweaters and cardigans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCowls and scarves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLace and textured accessories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs every skein is hand dyed in small batches, each one is unique. If your project requires more than one skein, we recommend alternating skeins every few rows for an even distribution of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep your finished project looking its best, hand wash in cool water using a wool wash, gently squeeze out excess water and dry flat away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Tea Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50544048799880,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/5839\/8088\/files\/IMG_3552_879f2214-383d-4534-a0b5-1e5c2038af86.jpg?v=1790669669","url":"https:\/\/www.greenteayarns.com\/en-us\/products\/purple-fade-5-merino-and-silk-4-ply-single-osmanthus","provider":"Green Tea Yarns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}