{"product_id":"quartz-ash-gray","title":"Quartz, Ash Gray","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"migrated-content__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuartz glows with the mystery and beauty of an unearthed gem, seeming to hold nature's energy and to emit its own light!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wonderful mix of 65% merino wool and 35% suri alpaca, Quartz's luster may appear to come from the mineral world, but its radiance and sumptuous softness is, of course, all thanks to the animals and their fleece!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerino and alpaca balance each other wonderfully, creating a yarn that is strong and soft, with both elasticity and drape. Together they knit into a fabric that is supple, smooth, and amazing to touch!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuri alpacas have long, sleek locks and are much less common than their woollier cousin, huacaya alpacas. The addition of suri gives this yarn a subtle halo and makes this super lustrous fiber really special!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA classic fingering-weight yarn, milled and dyed in Peru, Quartz comes in 20 gorgeous colors, inspired by mineral, animal, and vegetable, from soft Hydrangea Blossom to bold Cardinal Red. We love this yarn for all the accessories: hats, scarves, mitts, and lovely nylon-free socks, as well as lightweight but warm sweaters... Check out all our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/category\/all-knitting-patterns\/filter-quartz\/\"\u003eknitting patterns for Quartz\u003c\/a\u003e to see the possibilities!\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 65% merino wool, 35% suri alpaca\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 420 yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-8 stitches per inch, fingering-weight yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Knitting Needle:\u003c\/strong\u003e US 2 or 3 (3 or 3.25 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Crochet Hook:\u003c\/strong\u003e C or D (3 or 3.25 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash cold, lay flat to 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\u003eQuartz is Peru Fair Trade Certified, which means the mill that makes it is committed to fair and safe working conditions, as well as a respect for the environment, with low-impact production techniques, a responsible consumption of resources, and the reuse, recycling, and reduction of raw materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is also OEKO-TEX Certified and adheres to European REACH regulations that protect human health and the environment from harmful chemicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Substitutions For Quartz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for more yarn like this? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nigh-fine\"\u003eNigh Fine\u003c\/a\u003e, our 100% cashmere fingering-weight yarn, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/line-weight\"\u003eLine Weight\u003c\/a\u003e, our 100% merino single-ply yarn, are both beautiful alternatives to Quartz that knit up at a similar gauge. For a plant-fiber option, be sure to check out \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oleander\"\u003eOleander\u003c\/a\u003e, a gorgeous 50-50 mix of cotton and linen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo learn more about other yarns that share some of Quartz's characteristics, shop our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-fingering-6-75-8\"\u003efingering-weight yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-merino-wool\"\u003emerino wool yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-alpaca\"\u003ealpaca 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\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!\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info-main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product info detailed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product data items truth-tabs-disabled\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"description\" class=\"data item content\" data-role=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-social-links\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\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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