{"product_id":"cattail-silk-willow-tea","title":"Cattail Silk, Willow Tea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"migrated-content__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003eSpun and dyed in Japan, Cattail Silk is a 100% mulberry silk yarn with a wonderfully earthy texture and a casual spin speckled by lovely little nubs of color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulberry silk is renowned for its beauty, strength, and superior quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis yarn's distinctive texture comes from spinning three plies of just the noil, which are the short fibers created when silk is combed and carded. 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. If you're knitting a darker color with a lighter one, please soak the darker one in some white vinegar and warm water before winding and knitting to help fix the dye.\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\u003e100% mulberry silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e100 grams (3.5 ounces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength: \u003c\/strong\u003eApproximately 618 yards (565 meters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge: \u003c\/strong\u003e6-7.5 stitches per inch, fingering-weight yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Knitting Needle: \u003c\/strong\u003eUS 2-5 (2.75-3.75 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Crochet Hook: \u003c\/strong\u003eC-F (2.75-3.75 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\u003eJapan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Substitutions For Cattail Silk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn\"\u003eyarn\u003c\/a\u003e like this? 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If you're looking for a wool-based option with just a bit of plant-fiber goodness, our most popular yarn, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/linen-quill\"\u003eLinen Quill\u003c\/a\u003e, makes a great substitute, too!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor so many more yarns you'll love, shop our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-fingering-6-75-8\"\u003efingering-weight yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-silk\"\u003esilk 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\u003earticle!\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? 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