{"product_id":"echo-cashmere-cinder-gray","title":"Echo Cashmere, Cinder Gray","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"migrated-content__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95% recycled cashmere, Echo Cashmere combines a timeless elegance with an inspiring story of renewal and the beauty of second chances. A delicate woolen-spun yarn, it knits into airy, light fabric that will also keep you toasty warm!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Italian mill that makes Echo Cashmere collects excess fiber from the production process of both cashmere sweaters and cashmere yarn and combines it with cashmere from recycled sweaters. They sort by color and then begin the work of turning it back into cashmere yarn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mill spins the fibers into three fine plies and twists them together into this fingering-weight to sport-weight yarn… A beautiful new beginning for exquisite fiber that deserves a second life!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcho Cashmere is a woolen-spun yarn, which means it comes directly from carded fiber, unlike worsted-spun yarns, whose fiber is combed first. The result is that woolen-spun yarns have a bit of a \"fuzzy\" finish and also trap more air, making them lighter, loftier, and bloom-ier than worsted-spun yarns. Woolen-spun yarns, including this one, also tend to have shorter staple lengths (i.e. are spun from shorter lengths of fiber) and can easily break when you tug too hard on them, so be gentle, especially when you're casting on. And keep in mind that, although the strand of yarn is delicate, all those short fibers work together to ensure your finished fabric is not!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery soft (it’s cashmere, after all!), the final yarn also includes 5% other fibers. These other fibers are mostly wool, and sometimes a little nylon, depending on the sweaters whose fibers were recycled. This tad bit of non-cashmere inevitably gets mixed into the process, but it’s nice to know that nothing is going to waste!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis elegant yarn has cashmere's characteristic drape, lightness, and warmth... A wonderfully affordable way to experience the joy of knitting with one of the word's softest fibers. Explore our growing collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/category\/all-knitting-patterns\/filter-echo-cashmere\/\"\u003efree knitting patterns in Echo Cashmere\u003c\/a\u003e to try it!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcho Cashmere's palette includes six heathered colors with an earthy beauty. From the understated elegance of Flour Sack to the striking impact of Orange Pekoe, each color has an alluring depth that reflects the history of these recycled fibers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOTE: Because the cashmere comes from recycled fibers, the dye lots may vary a bit more than usually expected. \u003cstrong\u003eIn addition, because this yarn is woolen spun and comes from short, recycled fibers, it can be delicate. Be careful not to tug too hard on it or to knit it at too tight a gauge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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\u003e95% recycled cashmere, 5% other fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e50 grams (1.76 ounces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength: \u003c\/strong\u003e236 yards (215.8 meters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge: \u003c\/strong\u003e6.25-6.75 stitches per inch, fingering-weight to sport-weight yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Knitting Needle: \u003c\/strong\u003eUS 2-4 (3-3.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Crochet Hook: \u003c\/strong\u003eC-E (2.75-3.5 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\u003eItaly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Substitutions For Echo Cashmere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn\"\u003eyarn\u003c\/a\u003e like this? For a plant-based substitute, you'll love \u003ca href=\"\/products\/santolina\"\u003eSantolina\u003c\/a\u003e, a velvety mix of cotton, bamboo, and hemp. 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Discover where cashmere comes from, find out what cashmere yarn feels like and how it behaves, explore different types of cashmere yarn, and even learn how to care for your finished cashmere hand-knits!\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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