{"product_id":"nigh-dk-french-prune","title":"Nigh DK, French Prune","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"migrated-content__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Nigh DK yarn is a 100% cashmere yarn that comes from the most exquisite, amazingly soft fiber you can imagine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Mongolia, the source of much of the world’s finest cashmere, this yarn comes from the downy winter undercoat of the goats who live in the extreme temperatures of this region... Designed by nature to be lightweight and super toasty!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce our cashmere has been gathered, spun, and dyed, we take the extra step of washing the finished yarn several times. This means Nigh DK is unbelievably soft as you’re knitting, not just after you block it, so the knitting feels as good as the wearing!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA DK (or light worsted) weight yarn, Nigh DK has four even plies and knits into a beautiful, even fabric with a soft halo that floats above the fabric’s surface, a distinctive characteristic of fine cashmere yarns. It is thin enough to feel streamlined and elegant and thick enough to feel substantial and toasty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNigh DK is available in a palette of nearly two dozen colors, some solid, some gently heathered, all gorgeous. Explore our collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/category\/all-knitting-patterns\/filter-nigh-dk\/\"\u003eknitting patterns in Nigh DK\u003c\/a\u003e and experience the joy of knitting this truly extraordinary yarn!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a lace- to fingering-weight yarn or a plush aran-weight yarn in the same beautiful cashmere, check out \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nigh-fine\"\u003eNigh Fine\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nigh-aran\"\u003eNigh Aran\u003c\/a\u003e!\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% cashmere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e55 grams (1.9 ounces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength: \u003c\/strong\u003e199 yards (182 meters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge: \u003c\/strong\u003e5.5-6 stitches per inch, light worsted\/DK-weight yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Knitting Needle: \u003c\/strong\u003eUS 4-6 (3.5-4 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Crochet Hook: \u003c\/strong\u003eE-F (3.5-4 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\u003eChina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSustainability + Environmental Impact\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mill that makes this yarn is a member of the International Cooperation Committee for Animal Welfare and meets their Farm Animal Welfare Requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Substitutions For Nigh DK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn\"\u003eyarn\u003c\/a\u003e like this? Check out our amazingly soft, hand-dyed superwash merino yarn, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pepper\"\u003ePepper\u003c\/a\u003e, a machine-washable yarn that knits up at a similar gauge. For a plant-based option, cast on with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cotton-chirp-dk\"\u003eCotton Chirp DK\u003c\/a\u003e, our incredibly soft Peruvian Pima cotton yarn. Another option at a similar gauge but a lower price point is our very lovable \u003ca href=\"\/products\/good-wool\"\u003eGood Wool\u003c\/a\u003e, made with 100% Andean highland wool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind so many other yarns you'll love by exploring our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-lt-worsted-dk-5-25-5-75\"\u003eDK-weight yarn\u003c\/a\u003e and other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-cashmere\"\u003ecashmere 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 out what DK-weight yarn is all about with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/what-is-dk-yarn\/\"\u003eWhat Is DK Yarn? article\u003c\/a\u003e. Unravel the mysteries of its name and what it means to look for and knit with the Goldilocks of yarn weight... Not too thick and not too thin!\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":"French Prune","offer_id":42659037741150,"sku":"NH-4775","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4386\/0574\/files\/purlsoho-nigh-frenchprune-m_1_fdbdbbfc-62fb-46a2-a4b1-979a85f0b7d8.jpg?v=1785264583","url":"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/products\/nigh-dk-french-prune","provider":"Purl Soho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}