{"product_id":"apple-fiber-studio-mcintosh","title":"Apple Fiber Studio McIntosh","description":"\u003ch2\u003eApple Fiber Studio McIntosh – Merino, Alpaca \u0026amp; Nylon Fingering Yarn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicro-brewed in Bellingham.\u003c\/strong\u003e McIntosh is our most-loved base, dyed in small batches by our lead dyer, Andrea, and finished by hand by our Apple Yarns team. This beautifully balanced fingering weight yarn blends 60% merino wool, 20% superfine alpaca, and 20% nylon into something truly special: supple, dreamy-soft, and built to last. The alpaca brings an elegant drape and incredible softness, the merino adds structure and stitch definition, and the nylon adds durability for frequently worn projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcIntosh is stunning for shawls, and just as lovely for sweaters, cardigans, socks, and accessories. Each skein is a unique expression of color inspired by the Pacific Northwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Knitters Love McIntosh\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDreamy-soft with a supple, plied texture and soft halo, with no fluff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle sheen catches the light beautifully in colorwork and lace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNylon content adds durability for socks and high-wear projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant drape makes it ideal for shawls, wraps, and garments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-dyed in Bellingham, WA in stunning, tonal colorways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold McIntosh together with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.appleyarns.live\/products\/cortland\"\u003eCortland\u003c\/a\u003e (suri alpaca and silk) or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.appleyarns.live\/products\/delicious-by-apple-fiber-studio\"\u003eDelicious\u003c\/a\u003e (kid mohair and silk) for a soft, haloed fabric that's perfect for cozy sweaters and capes. Swatch first to find your gauge, and we're always happy to help you choose colors that play well together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYarn Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% Merino Wool, 20% Superfine Alpaca, 20% Nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fingering (#1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYardage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 437 yards \/ 399.5 meters per 100g skein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e US 1–3 (2.25–3.25mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e US B–D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28–30 stitches per 4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash or machine wash gentle in cold water with wool soap. Lay flat to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spun in South America, hand-dyed in Bellingham, WA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTips for Working with Hand-Dyed Yarn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach skein is hand-dyed and may vary slightly from skein to skein. When using multiple skeins in one project, alternate skeins every few rows to blend any color variation seamlessly. Planning a sweater? We keep more of our favorite colors in stock so you can buy your whole project at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProject Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/ripple-effect-14\"\u003eRipple Effect\u003c\/a\u003e by Claudia Barbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/free-your-fade\"\u003eFree Your Fade\u003c\/a\u003e by Andrea Mowry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/love-note\"\u003eLove Note\u003c\/a\u003e by Tincanknits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help finding the perfect color or project? We're here for you. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.appleyarns.live\"\u003eVisit us in store\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.appleyarns.live\/collections\/apple-fiber-studio-2\"\u003ebrowse all of Apple Fiber Studio\u003c\/a\u003e online, and we'll wind your skeins for free.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apple Fiber Studio","offers":[{"title":"Naked, McIntosh","offer_id":47772083454267,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Morning Mist, McIntosh","offer_id":47772083421499,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Newsprint, McIntosh","offer_id":47772084011323,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dried Lavender, McIntosh","offer_id":47772083781947,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shadow, McIntosh","offer_id":47772083257659,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Raven, 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