{"product_id":"witch-hazel-pink-opal","title":"Witch Hazel, Pink Opal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"migrated-content__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for its sparkler-like blossoms, witch hazel is a charismatic plant that gives its name to a charismatic yarn: our supremely cuddlesome Witch Hazel!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLike its namesake, Witch Hazel is a burst of delicate, feathery strands. A 100% incredibly soft Pima cotton yarn, it is a satisfying mix of softness and strength, with a strong braided thread at the core to anchor you as you knit. Witch Hazel is easy and absolutely joyful to knit, creating a surprisingly lightweight and airy fabric that you won't be able to stop touching!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach fuzzy little 50-gram ball of Witch Hazel gives you 48 yards of bulky-weight yarn, just the right yardage to whip up a wonderfully plush washcloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce your project is finished, you can choose to hand wash and air dry the fabric to maintain the same size and feel, or you can run it through the washer and dryer to shrink the fabric slightly, making it denser and fluffier while keeping its supple hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWitch Hazel's palette of 15 peaceful colors ranges from serene Glacier Blue to cheerful Chamomile Yellow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe also have beautiful \u003ca href=\"\/products\/witch-hazel-bundle\"\u003eWitch Hazel Bundles\u003c\/a\u003e, perfect for knitting sets of color-coordinated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/2024\/07\/12\/softest-cotton-washcloth-bath-mat\/\"\u003eSoftest Cotton Washcloths\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/2025\/06\/21\/fluffy-washcloth-mitt\/\"\u003eFluffy Washcloth + Mitts\u003c\/a\u003e. And be sure to check out all our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/create\/category\/all-knitting-patterns\/filter-witch-hazel\/\"\u003eknitting patterns in Witch Hazel\u003c\/a\u003e and let your creativity run wild!\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% Pima cotton\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\u003e48 yards (43.8 meters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge: \u003c\/strong\u003e3-3.75 stitches per inch, chunky\/bulky-weight yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Knitting Needle: \u003c\/strong\u003eUS 8-10 (5-6 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Crochet Hook: \u003c\/strong\u003eH-J (5-6 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Care: \u003c\/strong\u003eHand wash + air dry to maintain shape or machine wash + dry to shrink and soften\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\u003eWitch Hazel 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. Its dyes are also OEKO-TEX Certified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Substitutions For Witch Hazel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for more yarn like this? Witch Hazel's structure is pretty unique, but some other exciting cotton yarns to check out are \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sunshower-cotton\"\u003eSunshower Cotton\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/serif\"\u003eSerif\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/june-worsted\"\u003eJune Worsted.\u003c\/a\u003e Each one brings its own personality to your knits! Or try our luminous, fluffy \u003ca href=\"\/products\/paintbrush-mohair\"\u003ePaintbrush Mohair\u003c\/a\u003e, a chunky mohair yarn at a similar gauge, with a Peruvian Pima cotton core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore generally, shop all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-chunky-bulky-3-3-75\"\u003ebulky-weight yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-cotton\"\u003ecotton yarn\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yarn-plant-based-yarns\"\u003eplant-based 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\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":"Pink Opal","offer_id":42658949005406,"sku":"WH-5110","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4386\/0574\/files\/purlsoho_witchhazel_pinkopal_m_1_1_56e81d60-b50c-41de-9404-d064270703cd.jpg?v=1785265209","url":"https:\/\/www.purlsoho.com\/products\/witch-hazel-pink-opal","provider":"Purl Soho","version":"1.0","type":"link"}