{"product_id":"knit-for-the-girls-2026-fade-6-x-full-skeins-jasmine-8-ply","title":"Knit for the Girls 2026 fade - 6 x full skeins - Jasmine 8 ply","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a preorder\u003c\/strong\u003e - for an 8 ply fade - here by popular demand and with optional skeins for extending the original kit beyond the 6 skeins if needed. There will still be 20% of the sale price donated to the National Breast Cancer charity. So your purchase will be put to good use :-) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince this time of year I'm busy dyeing up the end of year kits this will not be dyed until after those are mailed out... so we're looking at a December delivery (combined with the busy mailing season these kits may be even longer). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 full skeins of of our gorgeous Jasmine Yarn in a totally wicked fade.(with a purple leaning theme this year) with the option of extending the kit further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKnit for the Girls – Six Skein Fade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnit something beautiful. Help make a difference.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous six-skein fade has been created for \u003cstrong\u003eKnit for the Girls\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fundraising project bringing together Australian independent yarn dyers to raise money for breast cancer research in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe six colours move through a rich progression of beautiful purples, with each shade flowing into the next to create a deep, harmonious fade. Together, the six skeins make a stunning statement and provide plenty of yarn for a sweater, cardigan, shawl or other larger garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit contains \u003cstrong\u003esix 100g skeins of Jasmine 8 \u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you \u003cstrong\u003e1,272 metres in total\u003c\/strong\u003e. The colours have been chosen to work beautifully together, creating a fade that can be enjoyed as a complete garment or used across a number of projects. The 8 ply offers the option of adding extra skeins for your project if you need them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there is an extra reason to love this kit: \u003cstrong\u003e20% of the sale price will be donated to breast cancer research in Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreast cancer has touched the lives of so many families and communities. Knit for the Girls gives us a lovely way to come together through our shared love of yarn and making, while contributing to research that may help improve outcomes for those affected by breast cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSix skeins. One beautiful fade. And 20% going towards an important cause.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs with all hand-dyed yarns, there may be subtle variations between skeins. 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This DK weight version has a slightly tighter twist than our 4 Ply Jasmine, giving it excellent stitch definition and a smooth, even fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e212 metres per 100 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Jasmine 8 Ply is a versatile yarn for garments and accessories. It is particularly well suited to sweaters, cardigans, shawls, cowls, hats and other projects where you want a soft fabric with good drape and definition. 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