{"title":"Oleander + Quartz","description":"\u003cp\u003ePick from two of our favorite fingering-weight yarns for our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/products\/essential-knit-tee-pattern\"\u003eEssential Knit Tee\u003c\/a\u003e pattern! \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/products\/oleander\"\u003eOleander\u003c\/a\u003e is a light-as-a-breeze mix of linen and cotton, conveniently machine-washable and available in 15 warm, earthy colors. For a cozier tee, cast on with our luminous merino wool and suri alpaca \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/products\/quartz\"\u003eQuartz\u003c\/a\u003e yarn, which knits up into a radiant fabric with incredible drape and a subtle halo. 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The addition of suri gives this yarn a subtle halo and makes this super lustrous fiber really special!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA classic fingering-weight yarn, milled and dyed in Peru, Quartz comes in 20 gorgeous colors, inspired by mineral, animal, and vegetable, from soft Hydrangea Blossom to bold Cardinal Red. We love this yarn for all the accessories: hats, scarves, mitts, and lovely nylon-free socks, as well as lightweight but warm sweaters... Check out all our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/category\/all-knitting-patterns\/filter-quartz\/\"\u003eknitting patterns for Quartz\u003c\/a\u003e to see the possibilities!\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 65% merino wool, 35% suri alpaca\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 420 yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-8 stitches per inch, fingering-weight yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Knitting Needle:\u003c\/strong\u003e US 2 or 3 (3 or 3.25 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Crochet Hook:\u003c\/strong\u003e C or D (3 or 3.25 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\u003eQuartz 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 Quartz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for more yarn like this? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nigh-fine\"\u003eNigh Fine\u003c\/a\u003e, our 100% cashmere fingering-weight yarn, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/line-weight\"\u003eLine Weight\u003c\/a\u003e, our 100% merino single-ply yarn, are both beautiful alternatives to Quartz that knit up at a similar gauge. For a plant-fiber option, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oleander\"\u003eOleander\u003c\/a\u003e, a gorgeous 50-50 mix of cotton and linen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo learn more about other yarns that share some of Quartz's characteristics, shop our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-fingering-6-75-8\"\u003efingering-weight yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-merino-wool\"\u003emerino wool yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-alpaca\"\u003ealpaca 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\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!\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info-main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product info detailed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product data items truth-tabs-disabled\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"description\" class=\"data item content\" data-role=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-social-links\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\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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Naturally humectant linen absorbs moisture and keeps you cool, while cotton brings super touchable softness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpun from four 2-ply strands, this fingering-weight yarn is strong and pleasantly dry to the touch, with the smooth, soft touch of finely sanded olive wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis machine wash- and dry-able yarn just gets softer with use and wear and is absolutely lovely for durable housewares, breezy accessories, and summer garments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOleander is available in 15 sun-kissed colors, each with a beautiful matte finish. From sandy neutrals like Toasted Sesame and Pignoli Nut to herbal Bay Leaf and glassy Teal Sea, this palette will take you on an evocative Mediterranean tour from Gibraltar to Istanbul!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore our growing collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/category\/all-knitting-patterns\/filter-oleander\/\"\u003eknitting patterns in Oleander\u003c\/a\u003e for some fabulous ideas on what to knit next!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTIP: As with all plant fibers, we recommend pulling Oleander from the outside of the ball.\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\u003e50% cotton, 50% linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e50 grams (1.75 ounces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength: \u003c\/strong\u003e205 yards (187 meters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge: \u003c\/strong\u003e6.75-7.5 stitches per inch, fingering-weight yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Knitting Needle: \u003c\/strong\u003eUS 2-3 (3-3.25 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Crochet Hook: \u003c\/strong\u003eC or D (2.75-3.25 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Care: \u003c\/strong\u003eMachine wash cold, tumble dry low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilled In: \u003c\/strong\u003eItaly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainability + Environmental Impact: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis mill complies with European REACH regulations and participates in the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Substitutions For Oleander\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn\"\u003eyarn\u003c\/a\u003e like this? A beautiful, merino wool and suri alpaca yarn with lustrous color and a delicate halo, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/quartz\"\u003eQuartz\u003c\/a\u003e has a similar gauge but a very different look and feel. Somewhere in between is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sweetgrass\"\u003eSweetgrass\u003c\/a\u003e, our undyed cotton and alpaca natural beauty!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo find other yarns you'll love, explore our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-fingering-6-75-8\"\u003efingering-weight yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-cotton\"\u003ecotton yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-linen\"\u003elinen yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-machine-washable\"\u003emachine washable 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/knitting-with-cotton-yarn\/\"\u003eknitting with cotton yarn\u003c\/a\u003e and find out why our cotton yarns are so lovely on your needles! 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