Purple Fade #5 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.

Certainly. 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 Osmanthus.

I'll use the specifications we have:

• 70% Merino / 30% Silk

• Singles construction

• 4 ply / Fingering weight

• 400m per 100g

Osmanthus – 4 Ply Merino Silk Singles

Osmanthus 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.

This 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.

Fibre: 70% Fine Merino, 30% Silk
Weight: 4 Ply / Fingering
Length: Approximately 400 metres per 100g skein

Recommended Needle Size

• 2.75–3.75mm knitting needles

• 3.0–4.0mm crochet hook

Tension (Guide Only)

• Knitting: 26–30 stitches and 36–42 rows = 10cm on 3.25mm needles

• Crochet: Approximately 22–24 double crochet stitches = 10cm using a 3.5mm hook (tension varies between crocheters).

Perfect For

• Shawls

• Lightweight sweaters and cardigans

• Cowls and scarves

• Hats

• Lace and textured accessories

As 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.

To 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.