{"product_id":"japanese-denim-cotton-classic-denim","title":"Japanese Denim Cotton, Classic Denim","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"migrated-content__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn artful knitting yarn with denim-inspired depth and richness, Japanese Denim Cotton has the hardworking sensibility and understated beauty of vintage workwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan with 100% organically grown cotton, this yarn combines cool breathability and machine-washable durability. The cotton is also unmercerized, a less processed approach that preserves the fiber’s natural softness, absorbency, and subtle luster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFar lighter and more elastic than a traditional cotton yarn, Japanese Denim Cotton has a chainette structure that gives it a buoyant springiness unusual in the world of plant-based yarns. Made from a fine 2-ply strand machine-knit into a slender I-cord, it knits up at a classic sport weight into a smooth, even fabric. A trip through the washer and dryer softens the hand beautifully, like the perfect pair of broken-in jeans!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW243614772 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243614772 BCX0\"\u003eJapanese Denim Cotton is dyed with a special technique traditionally used for woven denim fabric. In this case, before being knit into a chainette, the cotton plies are repeatedly dipped into the dye bath at brief intervals, allowing intense color to develop on the outside of the strand while leaving the core of the yarn undyed for a traditional \"ring-dyed\" effect. That w\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW243614772 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW267359033 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267359033 BCX0\"\u003ehite core subtly comes through in the finished fabric, emulating the timeless blue-over-white look of woven denim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW243614772 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW267359033 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW17495437 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17495437 BCX0\"\u003eWhile denim is traditionally dyed with indigo—which can be easily bleached and washed out—Japanese Denim Cotton is made with reactive cotton dyes to keep the color from fading with time. Choose from\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW243614772 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW267359033 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW17495437 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17495437 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW204467333 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW204467333 BCX0\"\u003e beautiful blues referencing classic denim washes, each with slight variation to give the finished fabric a lovely stonewashed look, and be sure to explore our growing collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/category\/all-knitting-patterns\/filter-japanese-denim-cotton\/\"\u003eJapanese Denim Cotton knitting patterns\u003c\/a\u003e for some thoughtful ways to showcase these rich denim blues!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTIP: As with all plant fibers, we recommend pulling Japanese Denim Cotton from the outside of the ball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% organically grown cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 grams (1.76 ounces)  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 158 yards (144 meters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-6.75 stitches per inch, sport-weight yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Knitting Needle:\u003c\/strong\u003e US 3-5 (3.25-3.75 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Crochet Hook:\u003c\/strong\u003e D-F (3.25-3.75 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently machine wash and dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilled In:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSustainability + Environmental Impact\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with 100% organically grown cotton. This yarn is GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified—the world's leading certification for organic fibers—ensuring strict environmental and fair labor practices across the supply chain, including complete traceability, eco-friendly manufacturing, wastewater treatment, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Substitutions For Japanese Denim Cotton\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for more yarn like this? Another organically grown sport-weight yarn, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-cotton-pure\"\u003eCotton Pure\u003c\/a\u003e comes in just about every color you can imagine and is wonderfully soft and supple in your hand and on the needles. Another beautiful cotton yarn, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sketchbook-cotton\"\u003eSketchbook Cotton\u003c\/a\u003e overlaps with Japanese Denim Cotton at the dense end of its gauge range and has a wonderfully soft, broken-in feel. Also machine washable, but made with soft superwash wool, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/daily-wool-sport\"\u003eDaily Wool Sport\u003c\/a\u003e knits up at a similar gauge, as does our pure super baby alpaca yarn, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/season-alpaca\"\u003eSeason Alpaca\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou'll find so many more yarns you love when you shop our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-sport-6-6-5\"\u003esport-weight yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-cotton\"\u003ecotton yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-plant-based-yarns\"\u003eplant-based 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! Dive into different types of cotton, discover the properties of this cool and breezy plant-based fiber, and learn what \"unmercerized cotton\" is and why we love knitting with it.\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":"Classic Denim","offer_id":43064261050462,"sku":"JDC-0265","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4386\/0574\/files\/classic-denim-purl-soho-japanese-cotton-denim-organic-sport-2_d1bbaaa1-4ae4-4e5c-bbb8-be8412c4aeff.jpg?v=1785268236","url":"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/products\/japanese-denim-cotton-classic-denim","provider":"Purl Soho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}