{"product_id":"simply-yak-natural-taupe","title":"Simply Yak, Natural Taupe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"migrated-content__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% yak and 1000% beautiful, knitting with Simply Yak is one of life's unique pleasures!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombed from the soft and insulating undercoat of the majestic yak, Simply Yak is incredibly soft and toasty with a lovely halo glowing off its surface, similar in touch to cashmere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom free-roaming animals, Fair Trade Certified, and exactly as they grew it, this yarn celebrates the immense goodness of this fiber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimply Yak comes in two undyed colors: rich, velvety Natural Brown and fascinating Natural Taupe. Both are just as beautiful as nature made them!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA light worsted\/DK-weight yarn, Simply Yak is perfect for winter accessories, sweaters, and blankets, too... Check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/category\/all-knitting-patterns\/filter-simply-yak\/\"\u003efree knitting patterns for Simply Yak\u003c\/a\u003e and find out what this special fiber is all about!\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% yak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e50 grams (1.76 ounces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength: \u003c\/strong\u003e109 yards (100 meters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge: \u003c\/strong\u003e5-5.5 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 or 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\u003ePeru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSustainability + Environmental Impact\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimply Yak 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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Substitutes For Simply Yak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn\"\u003eyarn\u003c\/a\u003e like this? Our \"Simply\" collection of special undyed yarns includes fingering-weight \u003ca href=\"\/products\/simply-alpaca\"\u003eSimply Alpaca\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/simply-camel\"\u003eSimply Camel\u003c\/a\u003e. We also have so many DK-weight yarns that knit up at a similar gauge... Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/morning\"\u003eMorning\u003c\/a\u003e yarn is a mix of organically grown cotton and just a little bit of yak fiber, a machine-washable, warm-weather way to knit with yak! \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cashmere-merino-bloom\"\u003eCashmere Merino Bloom\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/note\"\u003eNote\u003c\/a\u003e are other amazing options. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vinter-wool\"\u003eVinter Wool\u003c\/a\u003e, made with two different absolutely amazing Norwegian wools, is another must-try for lovers of unique fibers!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore generally, shop 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-yak\"\u003eyak 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!\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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\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":"Natural Taupe","offer_id":42659043770462,"sku":"SY-0125","price":30.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4386\/0574\/files\/naturaltaupe-purlsoho-simplyyak_49c4312c-cd37-4d07-bd74-acfd92d9df2d.jpg?v=1785266224","url":"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/products\/simply-yak-natural-taupe","provider":"Purl Soho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}