{"product_id":"fade-pack-zwartbles-silk-5-co-ordinating-braids-hand-dyed-wool-500g-38","title":"Fade Pack- Zwartbles \u0026 Silk, 5 co-ordinating braids, Hand Dyed Wool, 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003eCo-ordinating, yet different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 braids, all designed to work together. Perfect for patterns like \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/so-faded\"\u003eSo Faded \u003c\/a\u003eor \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/find-your-fade\"\u003eFind Your Fade\u003c\/a\u003e. Spin 5 separate skeins then put them into your favourite jumper or cardigan pattern. Just work alternate rows to swap from one skein to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e~500g (17.6oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand dyed on Zwartbles \u0026amp; Silk Combed Top.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e75% Zwartbles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25% Tussah Silk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSometimes softness isn't everything... This is a slightly sturdier fibre, but one with a lovely crimp, that feels like proper wool. The silk adds shine, and creates a beautiful glowing effect to the fibre, and finished yarn. It also softens the blend slightly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZwartbles are originally a Dutch breed, but are now found in many other countries. The fleece is much longer than Black Welsh Mountain (and much softer), or Shetland. Staple length is 10-12cm. The crimp is very open, giving this fibre a lovely lofty feel. Micron count 30-32.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand dyed by me in my home in the Welsh hills using acid dyes, these give strong long lasting colours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fibre is hand dyed in small batches. Each colour way is unique, and not dyed to a recipe. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCool handwash only, will felt. For more detailed washing instructions take a look\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hilltopcloud.co.uk\/fibre-care\" title=\"Washing skeins of Handspun\"\u003e here. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hilltop Cloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57159646970236,"sku":"726fa5","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/9327\/files\/DSC05960.jpg?v=1783697376","url":"https:\/\/hilltopcloudshop.co.uk\/products\/fade-pack-zwartbles-silk-5-co-ordinating-braids-hand-dyed-wool-500g-38","provider":"Hilltop Cloud","version":"1.0","type":"link"}