{"product_id":"june-worsted-pink-limestone","title":"June Worsted, Pink Limestone","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"migrated-content__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with breathable cotton and cooling linen, June Worsted is a squishy worsted-weight yarn that heralds summer with a laid back character, as soft as your best-loved sweatshirt!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA mix of 70% organically grown Tanguis cotton (a Peruvian cotton known for its strength and durability) and 30% Belgian linen, June Worsted is a wonderfully soft 4-ply yarn with a touch of linen’s wild character visible on the surface. After a machine wash and dry, the fabric softens even more, taking on a gently brushed, lived-in look that will improve summer after summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnit this worsted-weight yarn at 4.25-5 stitches per inch on US 6-8 needles and enjoy the surprisingly wool-like feel, supple and gentle on the hands yet completely plant-based. It’s cool to the touch, breathable, and totally vegan and allergen-friendly... Your new go-to for all kinds of weather!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJune Worsted comes in generous 100-gram peanut balls (no winding required!) and a palette of sun-touched colors inspired by early summer... Think blooming branches, clothes drying on the line, and fireflies rising at dusk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast on for beach-day tees and tanks, for cardigans and pullovers to throw on when the sun finally dips below the trees, and for absorbent housewares and fabulously weighty blankets. Explore all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/category\/all-knitting-patterns\/filter-june-worsted\/\"\u003eknitting patterns in June Worsted\u003c\/a\u003e, designed for barefoot, easy living!\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\u003e70% organically grown cotton, 30% linen\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\u003e164 yards (150 meters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge: \u003c\/strong\u003e4.25-5 stitches per inch, worsted\/aran-weight yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Knitting Needle: \u003c\/strong\u003eUS 6-8 (4-5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Crochet Hook: \u003c\/strong\u003eG-H (4-5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Care: \u003c\/strong\u003eMachine wash + 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\u003eThe raw cotton fiber is organically grown and GOTS certified, and the Belgian linen is Oeko-TEX certified. In addition, the mill that makes this yarn is OEKO-TEX–SteP Certified, guaranteeing processes that respect the natural environment and provide optimum working conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Substitutions For June Worsted\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn\"\u003eyarn\u003c\/a\u003e like this? Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sunshower-cotton\"\u003eSunshower Cotton\u003c\/a\u003e is another plant-based worsted-weight yarn but in organically grown cotton and beautiful dappled colors. Check out our alpaca and highland wool \u003ca href=\"\/products\/yonder\"\u003eYonder\u003c\/a\u003e if you prefer to knit with animal fibers, or try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/daily-wool-worsted\"\u003eDaily Wool Worsted\u003c\/a\u003e, which knits up at the same gauge and has a similarly smooth, soft strand. Plus it's 100% superwash wool, which means it's also machine washable!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo find more yarns you'll love, explore our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-worsted-aran-4-5\"\u003eworsted-weight yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-cotton\"\u003ecotton yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-machine-washable\"\u003emachine washable yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-plant-based-yarns\"\u003eplant-based 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\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\/2025\/03\/30\/worsted-weight-yarn-explained-the-complete-guide\/\"\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":"Pink Limestone","offer_id":42658986688606,"sku":"JW-5300","price":17.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4386\/0574\/files\/pink-limestone-purl-soho-june-worsted-yarn-cotton-linen-m_1_9ad194ef-66fc-4d7c-adf8-257081ff22f2.jpg?v=1785266669","url":"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/products\/june-worsted-pink-limestone","provider":"Purl Soho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}