{"product_id":"oleander-bay-leaf","title":"Oleander, Bay Leaf","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"migrated-content__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed for a silver-leaved, flowering shrub that thrives in the hot climate of the Mediterranean, Oleander is the ultimate warm-weather knitting yarn, as light as a summer breeze and as lovely as an Italian hillside in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Italy from 50% Turkish cotton and 50% Belgian linen, this earthy cotton and linen yarn is breathable enough for the hottest days of summer. Naturally humectant linen absorbs moisture and keeps you cool, while cotton brings super touchable softness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpun from four 2-ply strands, this fingering-weight yarn is strong and pleasantly dry to the touch, with the smooth, soft touch of finely sanded olive wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis machine wash- and dry-able yarn just gets softer with use and wear and is absolutely lovely for durable housewares, breezy accessories, and summer garments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOleander is available in 15 sun-kissed colors, each with a beautiful matte finish. From sandy neutrals like Toasted Sesame and Pignoli Nut to herbal Bay Leaf and glassy Teal Sea, this palette will take you on an evocative Mediterranean tour from Gibraltar to Istanbul!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore our growing collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/category\/all-knitting-patterns\/filter-oleander\/\"\u003eknitting patterns in Oleander\u003c\/a\u003e for some fabulous ideas on what to knit next!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTIP: As with all plant fibers, we recommend pulling Oleander from the outside of the ball.\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\u003e50% cotton, 50% linen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e50 grams (1.75 ounces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength: \u003c\/strong\u003e205 yards (187 meters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge: \u003c\/strong\u003e6.75-7.5 stitches per inch, fingering-weight yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Knitting Needle: \u003c\/strong\u003eUS 2-3 (3-3.25 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Crochet Hook: \u003c\/strong\u003eC or D (2.75-3.25 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Care: \u003c\/strong\u003eMachine wash cold, tumble dry low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilled In: \u003c\/strong\u003eItaly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainability + Environmental Impact: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis mill complies with European REACH regulations and participates in the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Substitutions For Oleander\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn\"\u003eyarn\u003c\/a\u003e like this? A beautiful, merino wool and suri alpaca yarn with lustrous color and a delicate halo, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/quartz\"\u003eQuartz\u003c\/a\u003e has a similar gauge but a very different look and feel. Somewhere in between is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sweetgrass\"\u003eSweetgrass\u003c\/a\u003e, our undyed cotton and alpaca natural beauty!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo find other yarns you'll love, explore our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-fingering-6-75-8\"\u003efingering-weight yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-cotton\"\u003ecotton yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-linen\"\u003elinen 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\u003eHave you ever wondered where the name \"fingering weight\" came from? Or pondered the difference between fingering-weight yarn and sock yarn? Check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/what-is-fingering-weight-yarn\/\"\u003eguide to fingering-weight yarn\u003c\/a\u003e to get all your questions answered!\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":"Bay Leaf","offer_id":42659129491550,"sku":"O-4045","price":15.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4386\/0574\/files\/bay-leaf-purl-soho-oleander-linen-cotton-fingering-2_c336c627-228f-4cac-8511-9c5cb49ad768.jpg?v=1785265151","url":"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/products\/oleander-bay-leaf","provider":"Purl Soho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}