{"product_id":"spindle-black-sand","title":"Spindle, Black Sand","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"migrated-content__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur lace-weight Spindle is a gorgeous mix of 80% merino, 10% cashmere, and 10% mulberry silk. Made in County Donegal, it embodies that region's long fiber-making history, reminiscent of the fine strands spun by hand for centuries in local cottages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith its small bits (or “burrs”) of fiber, Spindle is an exquisite twist on Irish tweed yarn, with a rustic look but a softer hand than strictly traditional versions. Spindle conjures nature with its down-to-earth heartiness but also evokes elegance with its light touch and single-ply simplicity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA cousin of our worsted-weight \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hedgerow\"\u003eHedgerow\u003c\/a\u003e, Spindle’s lace-weight beauty is a quiet roar, and we love if for lace shawls, lovely cowls, and stunning scarves!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpindle is a single-ply woolen-spun yarn. Woolen-spun yarns are made directly from carded fiber, which creates a bit of a \"fuzzy\" finish compared to worsted-spun yarns, which are combed first to align all the fibers for a smoother, denser yarn. Another difference is that woolen-spun yarns trap more air, making them lighter, loftier, and warmer than worsted-spun yarns. Woolen-spun yarns also tend to be very elastic and bouncy and, like Spindle, bloom beautifully after washing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s available in 17 beautiful colors, each recalling the yarn's origin, from the green hills of Ireland to the bright flowers in the meadow, from the woodpile outside the cottage to the embers of the hearth within. Pick your favorites and explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/category\/all-knitting-patterns\/filter-spindle\/\"\u003efree knitting patterns in Spindle\u003c\/a\u003e to cast on for something truly lovely!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease Note: Saturated colors may cross-stain during blocking, so if you're knitting them with lighter colors, we recommend taking the precaution of soaking the dark colors first in a vinegar and cold water bath to remove excess dye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease Also Note: Because this is a fine single-ply yarn, we recommend pulling gently and avoiding a tight tension as you knit. If you plan to wind your skein into a ball using a ball winder, go slowly to avoid breaks.\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\u003e80% merino, 10% cashmere, 10% mulberry silk\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\u003e625 yards (571.5 meters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge: \u003c\/strong\u003e7.75-8.25 stitches per inch, lace-weight yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Knitting Needle: \u003c\/strong\u003eUS 1 or 2 (2.5-3 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Crochet Hook: \u003c\/strong\u003eB or C (2.5-3 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\u003eIreland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSustainability + Environmental Impact\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpindle's merino wool meets the International Wool Textile Organization's standards on Wool Sheep Welfare and is Woolmark certified, to ensure the quality and traceability of the fiber. It is 80% sourced from Australia and the rest comes from New Zealand, South Africa, and Europe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mill in Ireland avidly modernizes their equipment for more energy efficiency and also has its own waste water treatment plant that is monitored to comply with the local Environmental Protection Agency. It adheres to European REACH regulations that protect human health and the environment from harmful chemicals, and they also send their wool waste to be recycled. We love this mill!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Substitutions For Spindle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn\"\u003eyarn\u003c\/a\u003e like this? 100% merino \u003ca href=\"\/products\/line-weight\"\u003eLine Weight\u003c\/a\u003e can be knit at a similar gauge and, like Spindle, is a single-ply yarn. Our pure Mongolian cashmere \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nigh-fine\"\u003eNigh Fine\u003c\/a\u003e, our merino-suri \u003ca href=\"\/products\/quartz\"\u003eQuartz\u003c\/a\u003e, and our linen-cotton \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oleander\"\u003eOleander\u003c\/a\u003e are also great options to consider, and you'll love our other two Irish tweed yarns, too: worsted-weight \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hedgerow\"\u003eHedgerow\u003c\/a\u003e and chunky-weight \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wild-donegal\"\u003eWild Donegal\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore generally, shop our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-lace-8-or-more\"\u003elace-weight yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-merino-wool\"\u003emerino wool yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-silk\"\u003esilk yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-cashmere\"\u003ecashmere yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-woolen-spun-yarns\"\u003ewoolen-spun 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 more about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/knitting-with-cashmere-yarn\/\"\u003eknitting with cashmere yarn\u003c\/a\u003e with our ultimate guide! Discover where cashmere comes from, find out what cashmere yarn feels like and how it behaves, explore different types of cashmere yarn, and even learn how to care for your finished cashmere hand-knits!\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":"Black Sand","offer_id":42658323038302,"sku":"S-8455","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4386\/0574\/files\/purlsoho-spindle-blacksand-8455-m_1_1f2e8d04-ae40-4c9e-bbb4-130a93b600ef.jpg?v=1785264448","url":"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/products\/spindle-black-sand","provider":"Purl Soho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}