Knit for the Girls – Supporting Breast Cancer Research
This fade moves beautifully from the deep, rich Percy’s Purple through a series of dusky violet and lavender shades, gradually becoming lighter and softer towards the final skeins. There are hints of blue and mauve running through the middle colours, with the palest skeins finishing in a soft, slightly pink-tinged lavender.
This year I’m honoured to be part of Knit for the Girls again, a project initiated by Louie and Lola Yarns in Tasmania that brings together a wonderful group of Australian indie dyers with a shared purpose – raising funds for breast cancer research.
Breast cancer touches so many of us, whether through family, friends, or our own journeys, and this project is a way we can contribute through the craft we love. Each participating dyer has created something special for the fundraiser, and together we hope to make a meaningful difference.
By supporting Knit for the Girls, you’ll not only discover beautiful yarn but also help fund vital research into a disease that has impacted so many lives.
Now on our gorgeous silk/merino plied base.
Jasmine 4 Ply – Merino Silk
Jasmine 4 Ply is a beautifully balanced blend of 50% merino and 50% silk, combining the softness and elasticity of merino with the natural lustre and drape of silk. This non-superwash base has a smooth, relaxed twist that creates a lovely fabric with gentle drape and a subtle sheen.
At 400 metres per 100 grams, Jasmine 4 Ply is a versatile fingering weight yarn, ideal for shawls, lightweight garments, scarves, socks and fine accessories. It has lovely stitch definition while retaining the soft, fluid quality that comes from the silk content.
Jasmine 4 Ply works beautifully on its own and is particularly lovely when paired with our Shui Yun mohair and silk, adding a soft halo and extra dimension to your knitting or crochet.
Specifications
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Fibre: 50% Merino / 50% Silk
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Weight: 4 Ply / Fingering
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Length: 400m per 100g = 80+ metres per 20+g mini skein
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Construction: Plied yarn with a soft, relaxed twist
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Superwash: No
Knitting
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Recommended needles: 2.75–3.25mm
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Typical gauge: 28–32 stitches per 10cm
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Gauge will vary according to needle size, tension and project.
Crochet
Care
Jasmine 4 Ply is a non-superwash yarn and should be treated gently to avoid felting. Hand wash in cool water using a wool wash, taking care not to agitate or rub the yarn. Rinse gently, squeeze out excess water without wringing, roll in a towel and lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight.
