{"title":"Cashmere Merino Bloom + Plein Air","description":"\u003cp\u003ePick from two of our favorite \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-lt-worsted-dk-5-25-5-75\"\u003elight worsted\/DK-weight yarns\u003c\/a\u003e for Julie Hoover's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/julie-hoover-addison-pattern-download\"\u003eAddison\u003c\/a\u003e sweater pattern \u003ca href=\"\/products\/plein-air\"\u003ePlein Air\u003c\/a\u003e, which combines the best of both the animal and plant worlds with a beautiful mix of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-merino-wool\"\u003emerino wool\u003c\/a\u003e and organically grown \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-cotton\"\u003ecotton\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cashmere-merino-bloom\"\u003eCashmere Merino Bloom\u003c\/a\u003e, a very soft, supple, and toasty warm yarn made from the most exquisite \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-cashmere\"\u003ecashmere\u003c\/a\u003e available and extra fine merino wool.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cashmere-merino-bloom","title":"Cashmere Merino Bloom","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"migrated-content__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the softest, most special cashmere available, Cashmere Merino Bloom is a classic knitting yarn with a very special touch!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25% cashmere and 75% extra fine merino wool, Cashmere Merino Bloom benefits from both fibers, with enough cashmere for over-the-top softness and beautiful bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur cashmere's short staple fiber comes from the downy undercoat of goats, which is carefully separated from the animal's longer guard hairs. It is then intimately blended with the softest quality extra fine merino there is, which, since it's wool, also adds resilience and durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo plies spun into a light worsted\/DK-weight yarn, Cashmere Merino Bloom has an incredible hand feel with a gentle halo that seems to float above the surface of your knit fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wonderful yarn for just about everything and everyone, it is gentle for babies and sensitive skin and toasty warm for winter weather. We have tons of wonderful project ideas...  Pick from a palette of 22 exciting colors and explore our collection of (mostly free) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/category\/all-knitting-patterns\/filter-cashmere-merino-bloom\/\"\u003eknitting patterns for Cashmere Merino Bloom\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75% extra fine merino wool and 25% cashmere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 grams (3.5 ounces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 218 yards (199 meters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-5.5 stitches per inch, light worsted\/DK-weight yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Knitting Needle:\u003c\/strong\u003e US 5-7 (3.75-4.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Crochet Hook:\u003c\/strong\u003e E-G (3.75-4.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilled In\u003c\/strong\u003e: Peru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSustainability + Environmental Impact\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCashmere Merino Bloom is Peru Fair Trade Certified, which means the mill that makes it is committed to fair and safe working conditions, as well as a respect for the environment, with low-impact production techniques, a responsible consumption of resources, and the reuse, recycling, and reduction of raw materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is also OEKO-TEX Certified and adheres to European REACH regulations that protect human health and the environment from harmful chemicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Substitutions For Cashmere Merino Bloom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn\"\u003eyarn\u003c\/a\u003e like this? We have lots of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-lt-worsted-dk-5-25-5-75\"\u003elight worsted\/DK-weight yarn\u003c\/a\u003e that knits up at the same gauge as Cashmere Merino Bloom (although maybe on slightly different needles!). Check out \u003ca href=\"\/products\/knitting-yarn-dk\"\u003eKnitting Yarn DK\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/simply-yak\"\u003eSimply Yak\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/morning\"\u003eMorning\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/note\"\u003eNote\u003c\/a\u003e, and our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nine-note-bundle\"\u003eNine-Note Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e (a beautiful gradient choice!). 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