{"title":"Chicago Yarn Crawl 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJULY 25 - AUGUST 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOur inspiration this year is the 100 Anniversary of Route 66. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSTRING THEORY YARN CRAWL HOURS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSunday 12 - 4pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClosed Monday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mota","title":"Mota","description":"\u003cp\u003eMota is a lofty 3 ply, with a strong twist for durability. Because of the loft, Mota can be used in patterns that call for DK, Worsted, Aran and maybe even Chunky weight yarns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colors and the tooth of the yarn make it ideal for colorwork.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe new Marl colors are limited edition. It is difficult to tell from the photos, but BBN is medium brown and GBN is darker brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cins\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn Specifications:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/ins\u003e• 100% Spanish wool sourced from Manchega and Merina Entrefina sheep\u003cbr\u003e• 230m \/ 252yds - 100g \/ 3.5oz \u003cbr\u003e• 4-5 stitches to 1”\u003cbr\u003e• Suggested needle: 4.5 - 5.5m \/ US 7 - 9\u003cbr\u003e• Suggested hook: 5 - 6 mm \/ US H - J \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cins\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/ins\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/jump-rope-hat\"\u003eJump Rope Hat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stringtheoryyarncompany.com\/collections\/mitchell-wool\"\u003eFresnel Hat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/sunrise-sunset-6\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSunrise Sunset\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/granit-cardigan\"\u003eGranit\u003c\/a\u003e cardigan (v neck)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/port-sweater\"\u003ePort Sweater\u003c\/a\u003e (Mota held with mohair)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/seaway-pullover\"\u003eSeaway Pullover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/northwoods-v-neck\"\u003eNorthwoods V Neck\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/ingrid-slipover\"\u003eIngrid Slipover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/maras\"\u003eMaras Cardigan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/projects\/Solebz\/douglas-cardi\"\u003eDouglas Cardigan\u003c\/a\u003e (play with stripes)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/fall-in-cardigan\"\u003eFall in Cardigan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/clairdelune\"\u003eClairdelune\u003c\/a\u003e (colorwork pullover)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/clairdelune-mitts\"\u003eClairdelune Mitts\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/clairhttps:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/manhattan-mittsdelune-mitts\"\u003eManhattan Mitts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/clairdelune-mitts\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/caminos-hat\"\u003eCaminos Hat\u003c\/a\u003e (cables)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/honey-vodka-lemonade\"\u003eHoney Vodka Lemonade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/checkerplate-sweater\"\u003eCheckerplate\u003c\/a\u003e Sweater \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cins\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImpact\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/ins\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✅ You support the preservation of endangered crafts that sustain over 150 families ⭐️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✅ You’ve transformed a so-called waste that used to generate losses for the flocks into a valuable product 🧶\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✅ You’ve provided work, occupation, and employment opportunities to over 35 individuals with different abilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✅ You’ve invested your money in organizing 🏅 inclusive activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✅ You’ve inspired Wooldreamer to support over 30 projects aimed at enhancing the value of this fiber 🐑\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMota is sourced and manufactured entirely in the heart of Castilla- La Mancha. Thanks to the proximity of the farms to our mill, Mota is produced with one of the smallest carbon footprints on the market!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the aim to support small Spanish farms, Mota was developed as a collaboration with several ranching families, each contributing the finest wool their flocks had to offer in order to produce this very special yarn. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wooldreamers","offers":[{"title":"Blanco Natural","offer_id":44454531334358,"sku":"109552","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gris Natural","offer_id":44454531367126,"sku":"109553","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Azul Marino Oscuro","offer_id":44454531399894,"sku":"109554","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Morado","offer_id":44454531432662,"sku":"109555","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Azul Turquesa","offer_id":44454531694806,"sku":"109563","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Amarillo","offer_id":44454531727574,"sku":"109564","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Azul Marino","offer_id":44454531760342,"sku":"109565","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Azul Cyan G","offer_id":44454531793110,"sku":"109566","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"912 Basil","offer_id":46717195092182,"sku":"112579","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"520G Rosa G","offer_id":46717195190486,"sku":"112576","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"526G Azul G","offer_id":46717195223254,"sku":"112577","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chocolate","offer_id":47044203839702,"sku":"113010","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"952G","offer_id":47552220594390,"sku":"113682","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"002G","offer_id":47552237633750,"sku":"113683","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"610G","offer_id":47552237699286,"sku":"113684","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"013G Grape G","offer_id":47552237732054,"sku":"113681","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"757 Red","offer_id":47881072443606,"sku":"113968","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rosa","offer_id":47881072476374,"sku":"109560","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pale Green","offer_id":47881076506838,"sku":"111731","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Burdeos","offer_id":47881076539606,"sku":"109562","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Neon Lime 6","offer_id":47881077162198,"sku":"113969","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Neon Rosa","offer_id":47917703856342,"sku":"112170","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/8246\/2057\/products\/mota-802352.jpg?v=1693972213"},{"product_id":"string-theory-glass-water-bottle","title":"String Theory Glass Water Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese glass water bottles from lifefactory include the String Theory Yarn Company logo - the perfect sustainable swap!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBPA free 22 oz. glass bottle - ample room for your water, iced tea, or smoothie, but still easy to hold. \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eActiveFlip cap - just flip the cap for a high flow rate that’s a perfect match for keeping you hydrated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eprotective silicone sleeve made in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003edishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"lifefactory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45439117033686,"sku":"110777","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/8246\/2057\/files\/waterbottle.jpg?v=1714188166"},{"product_id":"earth-friendly-stripes-kit","title":"Earth Friendly Stripes KIT","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hat pattern was designed for the 2023 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoyarncrawl.com\/\"\u003eChicago Yarn Crawl \u003c\/a\u003eand is included for free with the kit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery year during the crawl, we highlight a yarn company that exemplifies who we are and what we believe at String Theory. This year, we want you to take a closer look at earth-friendly \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stringtheoryyarncompany.com\/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct\u0026amp;q=laneras*\"\u003eLaneras\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir commitment to sustainability goes beyond the source of their wool. For example, in the factory where the wool is processed, the water they use is collected rainwater. All liquid and solid effluents are treated to meet the highest standards and are re-used onsite. In fact, this factory was recently evaluated as carbon-negative, which means they are removing more carbon from the environment than they are producing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etwo skeins of Laneras Deseos (DK superwash 100% Polwarth, 215 yards = 100g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarth Friendly Stripes pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern includes links to my favorite tutorials for a folded hem and helical stripes. I've also included an option to skip the folded hem, but I strongly encourage you to try it and potentially learn something new. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"String Theory Yarn Co","offers":[{"title":"Abalone + Country Roads","offer_id":47076049551574,"sku":"109257","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kaleidoscope + Dusty Rose","offer_id":47076049486038,"sku":"113058","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Abalone + Stargazer","offer_id":47076049813718,"sku":"113057","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kaleidoscope + Golden Hour","offer_id":47076049879254,"sku":"113059","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Abalone + Bluegrass","offer_id":47076049944790,"sku":"113056","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/8246\/2057\/files\/ca346625earth_20friendly_20stripes_20hat_20yarn_20crawl_202023.jpg?v=1737594116"},{"product_id":"indigo-gateway-kit","title":"Indigo Gateway Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe chose yarn from Mitchell Wool for this year’s Yarn Crawl project because it is oh so soft and naturally dyed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMitchell Wool Co. is a regenerative family farm in Michigan, supporting the US wool industry with sustainable plant-dyed yarns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe indigo chakra is considered to be the gateway to wisdom and higher consciousness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy hope is that your project will bring more of that into the world! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour kit includes two 150-yard skeins of Mitchell Wool DK and the pattern for the Indigo Gateway Scarf.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eSince the Indigo color kit is sold out, you can choose any two skeins of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stringtheoryyarncompany.com\/collections\/chicago-yarn-crawl\/products\/mitchell-dk\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eMitchell Wool DK\u003c\/a\u003e and we will send you the pattern for free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will also need a US #9 needle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are looking for \u003cstrong\u003ecrochet ideas for this kit\u003c\/strong\u003e, how about these:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/snowy-wheat-puff-crochet-hat\"\u003eSnowy Wheat Puff Crochet Hat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/winter-wheat-flat-mittens\"\u003eWinter Wheat Flat Mittens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/twist-to-the-classic-beanie\"\u003eTwist to the Classic Beanie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/gestirn\"\u003eGestirn\u003c\/a\u003e Cowl\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/the-1-skein-scarf\"\u003eOne Skein Scarf\u003c\/a\u003e (I'd use both skeins for a longer scarf)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/cable-wrist-warmer\"\u003eCable Wrist Warmers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitchell Wool","offers":[{"title":"Indigo","offer_id":47082265149654,"sku":"113043","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Lamb","offer_id":47082265182422,"sku":"113044","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/8246\/2057\/files\/FullSizeRender_19.jpg?v=1753502053"},{"product_id":"90-varas","title":"90 Varas","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Transhumant Merino Wool\u003cbr\u003eFingering Weight\u003cbr\u003e225 m \/ 246 yards \/ 50 grams\u003cbr\u003eHandwash - Dry Flat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Varas\u003c\/strong\u003e is a yarn collection inspired by Spain’s centuries-old tradition of transhumance—the seasonal movement of flocks across the countryside—and the iconic Merino sheep at the heart of that story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, transhumance links changing seasons, diverse landscapes, and generations of shepherding wisdom. Each year, sheep travel along ancient “royal drove roads,” pathways that still reflect a beautifully balanced, sustainable way of grazing and living in harmony with the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \u003cem\u003e90 Varas\u003c\/em\u003e refers to the traditional width of these historic routes—about 75 meters—wide enough to welcome entire flocks as they journey across the country. Today, these drove roads stretch more than 125,000 kilometers and cover nearly 1% of Spain’s territory, serving as a living reminder of the connection between people, animals, and the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/big-fritz\"\u003eBig Fritz\u003c\/a\u003e pullover\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/heimathafen\"\u003eHeimathafen\u003c\/a\u003e pullover\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/atayu\"\u003eAtayu\u003c\/a\u003e pullover\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/lillesol\"\u003eLillesol\u003c\/a\u003e pullover\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/dip-it\"\u003eDip It\u003c\/a\u003e fingerless mitts\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/ambler-quilt-mitts\"\u003eAmbler Quilt \u003c\/a\u003emitts\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/fluxus\"\u003eFluxus\u003c\/a\u003e Shawl\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/ros-4\"\u003eRos\u003c\/a\u003e triangle kerchief\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/atayu-hat\"\u003eAtayu\u003c\/a\u003e Hat\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wooldreamers","offers":[{"title":"Golden","offer_id":47914043769046,"sku":"113960","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rose","offer_id":47914043801814,"sku":"113961","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Guava","offer_id":47914043834582,"sku":"113962","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Forest","offer_id":47914043867350,"sku":"113963","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sea","offer_id":47914043900118,"sku":"113964","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sky","offer_id":47914043932886,"sku":"113965","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Amat","offer_id":47914043965654,"sku":"113966","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ocean","offer_id":47914043998422,"sku":"113967","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Antracite","offer_id":47914043736278,"sku":"113959","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cocoa","offer_id":47914043703510,"sku":"113958","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Granite","offer_id":47914043670742,"sku":"113957","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mist","offer_id":47914043637974,"sku":"113956","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/8246\/2057\/files\/5fdb57b9Screenshot_202026-02-25_20at_203.45.31_20PM.png?v=1773155802"},{"product_id":"sister-ananse-pollinator-collection-fingering-weight","title":"Sister Ananse Pollinator Collection: Fingering Weight","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFor National Pollinator Week, we asked Naima Bond for colors inspired by pollinators. A bumblebee, we thought. A monarch, maybe. She sent back nine incredible colors inspired by orchid bees and a copper sunbird, a ruby-throated hummingbird and a lorikeet, a painted lady, a monarch, a flying fox, an elephant hawk moth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePollinators do quiet, essential work; roughly a third of what we eat depends on them. With this collection, we hope to increase awareness of their importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eNaima dyes as Sister Ananse, in Chicago, painting with dye the way she trained to paint with everything else — Oberlin, then the School of the Art Institute. You'll find this collection only at String Theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIt's her Zebra base: black and white plied together, then dyed over the top. The black stays black, so worked up the color turns subtler and deeper than the skein lets on. Naima layers so many colors into each one that no two skeins match — yours is yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAt 400 yards to the skein, a single skein goes a long way — a shawl, a hat, the long color run of a striped cowl. Let it work in plain stitches, stockinette, garter, eyelets, where the color can do the talking. It also shines striped with a semi-solid or saved for a shawl's edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFingering weight · 100% Superwash Merino · 400 yards \/ 100g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/shake-it-up-2\"\u003eShake it up\u003c\/a\u003e: three colors\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/barley-light\"\u003eBarley Light: \u003c\/a\u003eone skein hat\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/rebel-rebel-3\"\u003eRebel Rebel:\u003c\/a\u003e lightweight cardigan\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/cadillac-ranch-cowl\"\u003eCadillac Ranch Cowl:\u003c\/a\u003e one skein Sister Ananse + one skein semi-solid \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stringtheoryyarncompany.com\/products\/organic-studio-sock\"\u003eNeighborhood Fiber Co.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/shaking-the-tree\"\u003eShaking the Tree\u003c\/a\u003e cowl: one skein wonder\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/free-time\"\u003eFree Time\u003c\/a\u003e socks: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eone skein Sister Ananse + one skein semi-solid \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/stringtheoryyarncompany.com\/products\/organic-studio-sock\"\u003eNeighborhood Fiber Co.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sister Ananse","offers":[{"title":"Ruby Throated Hummingbird","offer_id":48377907347670,"sku":"114552","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bumble Bee","offer_id":48377904890070,"sku":"114548","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flying Fox","offer_id":48377904955606,"sku":"114549","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Painted Lady","offer_id":48377904988374,"sku":"114550","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Copper Sunbird","offer_id":48377907118294,"sku":"114553","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orchid Bee","offer_id":48377907183830,"sku":"114554","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lorikeet","offer_id":48377907249366,"sku":"114556","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Monarch","offer_id":48377907413206,"sku":"114551","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Elephant Hawk Moth","offer_id":48377907478742,"sku":"114555","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/8246\/2057\/files\/sister_ananse_zebra_fingering_hummingbird.jpg?v=1782600745"},{"product_id":"sister-ananse-pollinator-collection-dk","title":"Sister Ananse Pollinator Collection: DK","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWe asked Naima Bond to dye us a few pollinators for National Pollinator Week. 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The black holds, so the color reads richer and more layered worked up than it looks in the skein. Naima packs a lot of color into every skein, so yours will be its own — no two alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eZebra DK wants a simple canvas. Stockinette, garter, eyelets — anywhere the color can move. Save cables and fine lace for a quieter yarn. 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