{"title":"Cattail Silk + Tussock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- x-hugerte\/html --\u003eTwo of our most beautiful yarns, even more stunning together! \u003ca class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/products\/cattail-silk\"\u003eCattail Silk\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/products\/tussock\"\u003eTussock\u003c\/a\u003e mingle in our free \u003ca class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/2026\/04\/21\/little-dot-bandana\/\"\u003eLittle Dot Bandana\u003c\/a\u003e pattern. Cattail Silk is 100% mulberry \u003ca class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/collections\/yarn-silk\"\u003esilk\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/collections\/yarn-fingering-6-75-8\"\u003efingering-weight yarn\u003c\/a\u003e with an earthy feel, a light drape, and an offhanded elegance that you will love. Tussock combines 60% super fine kid \u003ca class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/collections\/yarn-mohair\"\u003emohair\u003c\/a\u003e and 40% mulberry \u003ca class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/collections\/yarn-silkl\"\u003esilk \u003c\/a\u003efor a glistening \u003ca class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/collections\/yarn-lace-8-or-more\"\u003elace-weight yarn\u003c\/a\u003e as light as a dandelion-puff. Knitting them together creates a glimmering fabric with a delicate halo that floats above the surface... Absolutely gorgeous!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tussock","title":"Tussock","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"migrated-content__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed for long and wild tufts of grass, Tussock is like tousled bundles of pure joy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpun and dyed in Japan, Tussock is 60% super fine kid mohair and 40% silk, a beautiful blend for absorbing color and reflecting tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper fine kid mohair is the highest quality available, made from the first shearing of Angora goats, and it is oh-so soft, lending warmth and body to the yarn. The silk is mulberry silk noil, which comes from the short fibers of the finest silk and, making up 40% of the yarn, adds significant luster, strength, and beauty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTussock is a fine lace-weight yarn that blooms so beautifully that we prefer to knit it anywhere from a fingering- to a worsted-weight gauge, on US 3-8 needles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGorgeous as a single strand, this feather-light fiber also plays beautifully in pairs or even trios for your own invention of a watercolor-y marle, or try it alongside other yarns, for plumping up a companion or adding an unexpected touch. Explore our collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/category\/all-knitting-patterns\/filter-tussock\/\"\u003eknitting patterns in Tussock\u003c\/a\u003e for some lovely ideas!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTussock comes in a palette of two dozen gorgeous solid colors and six impressionistic, painterly multi-colors, all inspired by nature’s fruitfulness: juicy, ripe berries, lapping waters, and zippy wildflowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOTE: We used to categorize Tussock as a fingering-weight yarn but now call it a lace weight. The label on the yarn you receive may say either, but rest assured, the yarn itself has not changed and will knit up beautifully on a wide range of needles depending on your desired fabric!\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\u003e60% super fine kid mohair, 40% mulberry silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e25 grams (0.88 ounces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength: \u003c\/strong\u003e328 yards (300 meters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge: \u003c\/strong\u003e5-7 stitches per inch, lace-weight yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Knitting Needle: \u003c\/strong\u003eUS 3-8 (3.25-5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Crochet Hook: \u003c\/strong\u003eD-H (3.25-5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Care: \u003c\/strong\u003eHand wash cold, lay flat to dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilled In: \u003c\/strong\u003eJapan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSustainability + Environmental Impact\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe happy to know that the mohair in Tussock, which comes from South Africa, meets the Responsible Mohair Standard, a rigorous certification that recognizes a progressive approach to managing land and a commitment to treating goats ethically and responsibly. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Substitutions For Tussock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn\"\u003eyarn\u003c\/a\u003e like this? You're going to love our other, equally beautiful mohair yarn, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/paintbrush-mohair\"\u003ePaintbrush Mohair\u003c\/a\u003e, which is a bulkier weight with a luminous core of Peruvian Pima cotton. For other fine yarns that cover some of the same gauge range, check out our 100% cashmere \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nigh-fine\"\u003eNigh Fine\u003c\/a\u003e and single-ply \u003ca href=\"\/products\/line-weight\"\u003eLine Weight\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor so many more yarns you'll love, shop our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-lace-8-or-more\"\u003elace-weight yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-fingering-6-75-8\"\u003efingering-weight yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-mohair\"\u003emohair yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-silk\"\u003esilk yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, all available only at Purl Soho.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn more about how to substitute yarn with our confidence-boosting \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/yarn-substitution-made-easy\/\"\u003eYarn Substitution Made Easy\u003c\/a\u003e article!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn all about mohair in our guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/knitting-with-mohair-yarn\/\"\u003eknitting with mohair yarn\u003c\/a\u003e! Discover where mohair fiber comes from, what creates its soft halo and glow, and how mohair yarn behaves in knitted fabric. You’ll also find ideas and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/knitting-with-mohair-yarn\/\"\u003emohair knitting patterns\u003c\/a\u003e that show off the beauty of this remarkable fiber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave you ever wondered where the name \"fingering weight\" came from? Or pondered the difference between fingering-weight yarn and sock yarn? Check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/what-is-fingering-weight-yarn\/\"\u003eguide to fingering-weight yarn\u003c\/a\u003e to get all your questions answered!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDive into the world of yarn with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/complete-guide-to-yarn\/\"\u003eComplete Guide To Yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, exploring fiber, spin, weight, dyeing, and more. 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Also called raw silk (although it's not \"raw\" at all!), the resulting fiber has a lighter drape than other silks, a more subtle shine, and an offhanded elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith its bitty nubs and varying texture, Cattail Silk is always compelling to knit. Choose from a beautiful bouquet of colors, each named from Japan's list of traditional, time-honored colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCattail Silk is a fingering- to sport-weight yarn, perfect for wraps and sweaters. With over 600 yards per skein, you’ll hardly ever need more than a handful!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore tons of (mostly free) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/category\/all-knitting-patterns\/filter-cattail-silk\/\"\u003eknitting patterns in Cattail Silk\u003c\/a\u003e and cast on with this very special yarn!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: A few of these colors may run a little bit. 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