{"product_id":"speckled-oats-on-cotton-merino-4-ply-laoshan","title":"Speckled Oats on cotton\/merino 4 ply - Laoshan","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeckled Oats – Laoshan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeckled Oats is a soft, earthy colourway with a warm oat base and a mix of subtle, scattered speckles. Muted shades of charcoal, taupe and brown are joined by small touches of pink, yellow and rust, creating a natural, gently varied finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDyed on Laoshan, our 50% superwash merino and 50% cotton blend, the colours sit beautifully against the soft neutral background. Speckled Oats is a versatile choice for shawls, lightweight sweaters and cardigans, or as a neutral companion to stronger colours in a larger project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn base:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Laoshan – 50% superwash merino, 50% cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4 ply \/ fingering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 400 metres per 100g skein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"403\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaoshan – Merino \u0026amp; Cotton 4 Ply Yarn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaoshan is a versatile 4 ply yarn combining the softness and elasticity of superwash merino with the fresh, breathable qualities of cotton. With a balanced blend of 50% merino and 50% cotton, it offers a lovely option for projects that benefit from a lighter feel and a smooth, comfortable fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 400 metres per 100g skein, Laoshan is well suited to shawls, lightweight sweaters, cardigans, tops and other garments for year-round wear. The cotton adds a crisp handle and helps create a fabric with less elasticity than a pure merino yarn, while the merino contributes softness and some natural stretch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a hand-dyed yarn, Laoshan takes colour in its own way, with the cotton and merino fibres absorbing dye differently. This can create subtle variations and added depth in the finished colourway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4 ply \/ Fingering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 400 metres per 100g skein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50% superwash merino, 50% cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended knitting needles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.25–3.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended crochet hook:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.5–3.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical gauge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 27–32 stitches per 10 cm in stocking stitch, depending on needle size and project\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash gently in cool water with a suitable wool wash. Do not wring or agitate. Gently squeeze out excess water and dry flat, reshaping while damp. Although the merino component is superwash, the cotton blend may affect the finished fabric's shape and drape, so careful washing is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGauge and needle or hook recommendations are a guide only. Always work a tension swatch before starting your project, as the cotton and merino blend will behave differently from a pure wool yarn. As with all hand-dyed yarns, slight variations between skeins are part of the character of the dyeing process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Tea Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67775274221704,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/5839\/8088\/files\/IMG_1314.jpg?v=1793146512","url":"https:\/\/www.greenteayarns.com\/products\/speckled-oats-on-cotton-merino-4-ply-laoshan","provider":"Green Tea Yarns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}