{"product_id":"sunbleached-4-ply-in-silk-and-merino-white-cloud","title":"Sunbleached - 4 ply in silk and merino - White Cloud","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSunbleached\u003c\/strong\u003e is a soft, muted golden yellow with a creamy, sun-faded quality. The colour shifts between pale straw, warm vanilla and gentle honey tones, with lighter cream areas adding depth and a softly variegated appearance. It has the feel of golden sunlight that has been softened and faded over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhite Cloud 4 Ply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50% Merino | 50% Silk | Non-Superwash | 400m \/ 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Cloud is a beautifully balanced 4 ply yarn combining \u003cstrong\u003e50% merino wool with 50% silk\u003c\/strong\u003e. The merino provides softness, body and a little elasticity, while the silk adds a smooth handle, subtle lustre and lovely drape. As a \u003cstrong\u003enon-superwash\u003c\/strong\u003e yarn, it retains the natural character of the wool and is particularly well suited to shawls, lightweight garments, cardigans, colourwork and other projects where softness and drape are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4 ply\/fingering weight works well across a range of gauges, from a more open fabric for shawls through to a firmer fabric for garments. As a general starting point, 4 ply yarns are commonly worked at around \u003cstrong\u003e27–32 stitches per 10cm\u003c\/strong\u003e on \u003cstrong\u003e2.25–3.25mm needles\u003c\/strong\u003e, although your pattern gauge and preferred fabric should always determine the final needle size. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.craftyarncouncil.com\/standards\/yarn-weight-system?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" title=\"Standard Yarn Weight System | Welcome to the Craft Yarn Council\"\u003eCraft Yarn Council\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 ply \/ Fingering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400m \/ 100g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% Merino \/ 50% Silk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperwash:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnitting needles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5–3.25mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrochet hook:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5–3.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested knitting gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27–32 stitches per 10cm in stocking stitch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested crochet gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 21–32 stitches per 10cm, depending on stitch and hook size (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.craftyarncouncil.com\/standards\/yarn-weight-system?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" title=\"Standard Yarn Weight System | Welcome to the Craft Yarn Council\"\u003eCraft Yarn Council\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs White Cloud is a \u003cstrong\u003enon-superwash merino and silk blend\u003c\/strong\u003e, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003egentle hand washing in cool or lukewarm water\u003c\/strong\u003e with a wool-safe detergent. Avoid agitation, rubbing and sudden changes in temperature, as the wool fibres can felt. Rinse gently, remove excess water without wringing and \u003cstrong\u003edry flat in its natural shape\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Tea Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50536071626888,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/5839\/8088\/files\/IMG_3210.jpg?v=1790480201","url":"https:\/\/www.greenteayarns.com\/en-us\/products\/sunbleached-4-ply-in-silk-and-merino-white-cloud","provider":"Green Tea Yarns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}