{"product_id":"ochre","title":"Ochre","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarthy and expressive, Ochre is named for a family of natural mineral pigments that artists have used since ancient times to bring creative visions to life. This wool and linen yarn offers a complex beauty, a remarkably soft feel, and the benefit of being machine washable and dryable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOchre is 90% superwash merino wool, sourced and made in South America and treated with a biodegradable plant-based polymer for superwash-ness. It is cozy and warm, soft enough to wear right next to your skin, and, of course, easy to care for. The other 10% is elegant Belgian linen,\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252297736 BCX0\"\u003e its long fibers running throughout the yarn and bursting from the strand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252297736 BCX0\"\u003e in bold brushstrokes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA cushy DK- to worsted-weight yarn, Ochre has a round 4-ply spin and a lively bounce on the needles. It knits up into a hearty fabric with a buttery-soft hand that gets even more pleasing with a trip through the washer and dryer. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOchre is a perfect canvas for effortlessly elegant sweaters, toasty blankets, and squishy accessories, all with a wonderfully rustic\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252297736 BCX0\"\u003e character\u003c\/span\u003e. Explore our growing collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/category\/all-knitting-patterns\/filter-ochre\/\"\u003eOchre knitting patterns\u003c\/a\u003e for so many ideas!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick from 22 heathered colors inspired by the earth's abundant palette, including—of course—a broad spectrum of rich ochres. A warm flaxen note unifies the palette, making it easy to mix and match colors for all the beautiful things you're ready to create!\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\u003e 90% superwash merino wool, 10% linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 grams (3.5 ounces)  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 177 yards (162 meters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5-5.5 stitches per inch, light worsted\/DK- to worsted\/aran-weight yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Knitting Needle:\u003c\/strong\u003e US 6-8 (4-5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Crochet Hook:\u003c\/strong\u003e F-H (4-5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machine wash warm or cold, tumble dry low  \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\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW267526572 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW267526572 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOchre is a OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified yarn, milled in Peru. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIts superwash treatment is a biodegradable polymer coating made from 100% renewable resources, such as corn, wheat, beets, cassava, and other starch-rich products. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Substitutions For Ochre\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for more yarn like this? Our hand-dyed, small-batch \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/products\/vinter-wool\"\u003eVinter Wool\u003c\/a\u003e yarn also spans DK and worsted weight and is made with incredibly special non-superwash Norwegian wool. Our DK-weight \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/products\/morning\"\u003eMorning\u003c\/a\u003e yarn also overlaps in gauge with Ochre and is also a mix of plant and animal fibers, 75% organically grown cotton and 25% yak. For a plant-based option, check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/products\/serif\"\u003eSerif\u003c\/a\u003e, a delightfully wavy strand of softest Peruvian Pima cotton that also bridges DK and worsted weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo find more yarns you'll love, explore our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/collections\/yarn-lt-worsted-dk-5-25-5-75\"\u003eDK-weight yarn\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/collections\/yarn-worsted-aran-4-5\"\u003eworsted-weight yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/collections\/yarn-superwash-wool\"\u003esuperwash wool yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/collections\/yarn-linen\"\u003elinen yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/yarn-substitution-made-easy\/\"\u003eYarn Substitution Made Easy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earticle!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind 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\u003eAlso find what makes yarn a worsted weight, and learn the difference between worsted weight and similar-but-different aran weight. Our complete\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill 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 whole world of yarn with our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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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