{"product_id":"hedgerow-purple-urchin","title":"Hedgerow, Purple Urchin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"migrated-content__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in County Donegal, Purl Soho’s Hedgerow joins that region's famous tradition of wonderfully nubby tweeds. Yarn spinning has centuries-old roots in the area, and Hedgerow comes from one of the county's last producers of Donegal tweed yarns. With its small bits (or \"burrs\") of fiber that polka-dot the yarn, every stitch of Hedgerow is special!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHedgerow is 93% merino wool, 3.5% cashmere, and 3.5% mulberry silk. This mix makes for a softer hand feel than strictly traditional Irish wool, while still celebrating the aesthetic and integrity of Donegal tweeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAkin to our laceweight, single-ply \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spindle\"\u003eSpindle\u003c\/a\u003e, this worsted-weight yarn is nice and toothy, knitting into a sturdy fabric full of fascinating colorplay and rugged beauty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHedgerow is a two-ply woolen-spun yarn. Woolen-spun yarns are made directly from carded fiber, which creates a bit of a \"fuzzy\" finish compared to worsted-spun yarns, which are combed first to align all the fibers for a smoother, denser yarn. Another difference is that woolen-spun yarns trap more air, making them lighter, loftier, and warmer than worsted-spun yarns. Woolen-spun yarns also tend to be very elastic and bouncy and, like Hedgerow, bloom beautifully after washing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore our palette of 17 super inspiring colors, each with its own story to tell, from the quiet song of House Wren to festive Fuchsia Rose! Visit our collection of (mostly free) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/category\/all-knitting-patterns\/filter-hedgerow\/\"\u003eknitting patterns in Hedgerow\u003c\/a\u003e and get inspired!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease Note: Saturated colors may cross-stain during blocking, so if you're knitting them with lighter colors, we recommend taking the precaution of soaking the dark colors first in a vinegar and cold water bath to remove excess 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\u003e93% merino, 3.5% cashmere, 3.5% 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\u003e243 yards (222.2 meters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge: \u003c\/strong\u003e4.75-5.25 stitches per inch, worsted\/aran-weight yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Knitting Needle: \u003c\/strong\u003eUS 6 or 7 (4-4.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Crochet Hook: \u003c\/strong\u003eF or G (4-4.5 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\u003eIreland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSustainability + Environmental Impact\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHedgerow's merino wool meets the International Wool Textile Organization's standards on Wool Sheep Welfare and is Woolmark certified, to ensure the quality and traceability of the fiber. It is 80% sourced from Australia and the rest comes from New Zealand, South Africa, and Europe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mill in Ireland avidly modernizes their equipment for more energy efficiency and also has its own waste water treatment plant that is monitored to comply with the local Environmental Protection Agency. It adheres to European REACH regulations that protect human health and the environment from harmful chemicals, and they also send their wool waste to be recycled. We love this mill!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Substitutions For Hedgerow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn\"\u003eyarn\u003c\/a\u003e like this? Check out our hand-dyed \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vinter-wool\"\u003eVinter Wool\u003c\/a\u003e from Norway, a similarly unique yarn that knits up at a similar gauge. For a machine-washable wool substitution, you'll love \u003ca href=\"\/products\/daily-wool-worsted\"\u003eDaily Wool Worsted\u003c\/a\u003e, or for a plant-fiber option, check out our organically grown \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sunshower-cotton\"\u003eSunshower Cotton\u003c\/a\u003e. You'll also love our other two Irish tweed yarns, chunky-weight \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wild-donegal\"\u003eWild Donegal\u003c\/a\u003e and lace-weight \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spindle\"\u003eSpindle\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShop our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-worsted-aran-4-5\"\u003eworsted\/aran-weight yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-merino-wool\"\u003emerino wool yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-silk\"\u003esilk yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-cashmere\"\u003ecashmere yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-woolen-spun-yarns\"\u003ewoolen-spun 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 more about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/knitting-with-cashmere-yarn\/\"\u003eknitting with cashmere yarn\u003c\/a\u003e with our ultimate guide! 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\u003eAlso find what makes yarn a worsted weight, and learn the difference between worsted weight and similar-but-different aran weight! Our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/what-is-worsted-weight-yarn\/\"\u003eguide to worsted-weight yarn\u003c\/a\u003e will answer all your questions and help you find just the right worsted-weight yarn for your knitting pattern!\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. It's truly a Yarn School 101 for all the basics knitters need to know about yarn!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Purl Soho","offers":[{"title":"Purple Urchin","offer_id":42658950938718,"sku":"H-8445","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4386\/0574\/files\/purlsoho_hedgerow_purpleurchin_8445_m_4b433b87-57da-40ed-8003-55bd777d17c3.jpg?v=1785264118","url":"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/products\/hedgerow-purple-urchin","provider":"Purl Soho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}