{"product_id":"knit-for-the-girls-2025-pink-fade-osmanthus-4-silk-merino-single-4-ply","title":"Knit for the Girls 2025 - Pink Fade - Osmanthus 4 - silk\/merino single 4 ply","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKnit for the Girls – 6 Skein Mini Set in Osmanthus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reworking of last year’s \u003cstrong\u003eKnit for the Girls\u003c\/strong\u003e colourway, this six-skein set returns in \u003cstrong\u003eOsmanthus\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the fade a beautiful new character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour moves from deep, rich plum and berry through vibrant purple, softer mauve and dusty rose, finishing with a pale blush pink. Each shade blends naturally into the next, creating a gentle progression from the deepest purple to the lightest pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnit for the Girls\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fundraising project bringing together Australian independent yarn dyers to raise money for breast cancer research. \u003cstrong\u003e20% of the sale price of this set will be donated to breast cancer research in Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe six mini skeins are ideal for adding colour to shawls, wraps, sweaters and accessories, or for combining with a larger skein as contrast or accent colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely little fade, with enough depth and variation to make each shade stand out while still working beautifully as a set.\u003c\/p\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. These skeins are divided to give us our 20g skeins, giving you 80+metres of beautiful yarn.\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":44272464691336,"sku":"PinkFade- Os4","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/5839\/8088\/files\/IMG_3434_af5fdffc-32f6-4526-b1e9-43c15e9bc268.jpg?v=1790137583","url":"https:\/\/www.greenteayarns.com\/products\/knit-for-the-girls-2025-pink-fade-osmanthus-4-silk-merino-single-4-ply","provider":"Green Tea Yarns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}