{"product_id":"plein-air-watercress-green","title":"Plein Air, Watercress Green","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"migrated-content__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful mix of 67% merino wool and 33% organically grown cotton, Plein Air combines the best of both the animal and plant worlds. A totally endearing yarn, it is very soft in your hands and supple on your needles!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wool lends body to the yarn so that it’s airy and lofty, while the cotton adds a pleasant weight so that your finished knits hang beautifully. It's a wonderful yarn for babies and adults, for sweaters and blankets, for absolutely everyone and everything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlein Air knits up into a satisfyingly even fabric that blooms into perfection when you block it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA light worsted\/DK-weight yarn, Plein Air knits up to 5.25-5.75 stitches per inch. On the lighter side of a medium weight yarn, it's not too thick and not thin, not too bulky and not too skimpy… In fact, perfect!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd Plein Air’s colors have a gorgeous heathered quality that comes from the slight difference in how the wool and cotton absorb dye. The palette of 18 colors brings to mind a raucous field of wildflowers with an easel set up on its edge, ready for some landscape painting “en plein air!”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe sure to check out all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/category\/all-knitting-patterns\/filter-plein-air\/\"\u003ePlein Air knitting patterns\u003c\/a\u003e for some great ideas of what to make with this wonderful yarn!\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\u003e67% merino wool, 33% organically grown cotton\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\u003e218 yards (199 meters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge: \u003c\/strong\u003e5.25-5.75 stitches per inch, light worsted\/DK-weight yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Knitting Needle: \u003c\/strong\u003eUS 5-7 (3.75-4.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Crochet Hook: \u003c\/strong\u003eE-G (3.75-4.5 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\u003ePeru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSustainability + Environmental Impact\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wool in Plein Air meets the Responsible Wool Standard, which means it comes from farms that have a progressive approach to land management and follow strict standards for animal welfare, and the cotton is organically grown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn 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 Plein Air\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn\"\u003eyarn\u003c\/a\u003e like this? If you're looking for a 100% plant-based option that knits up at the same gauge, try our amazingly soft and lovely \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-cotton-chirp-dk\"\u003eCotton Chirp DK\u003c\/a\u003e, or our beautiful cotton-hemp \u003ca href=\"\/products\/field-notes\"\u003eField Notes\u003c\/a\u003e. Some inspiring animal-fiber options that cover some of the same gauge range are alpaca-merino \u003ca href=\"\/products\/note\"\u003eNote\u003c\/a\u003e, single-ply hand-dyed \u003ca href=\"\/products\/goldenberry-alpaca\"\u003eGoldenberry Alpaca\u003c\/a\u003e, and 100% merino \u003ca href=\"\/products\/knitting-yarn-dk\"\u003eKnitting Yarn DK\u003c\/a\u003e... You'll love them all!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor more yarn that shares some of the same characteristics as Plein Air, shop our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-lt-worsted-dk-5-25-5-75\"\u003eDK-weight yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-merino-wool\"\u003emerino wool yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-cotton\"\u003ecotton 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 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. 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