{"product_id":"empire-by-apple-fiber-studio","title":"Apple Fiber Studio Empire","description":"\u003ch2\u003eApple Fiber Studio Empire – Superwash Merino \u0026amp; Silk Fingering Yarn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicro-brewed in Bellingham.\u003c\/strong\u003e Empire is dyed in small batches by our lead dyer, Andrea, and finished by hand by our Apple Yarns team. From single-skein shawls to full sweaters, this luxurious fingering weight blend of 70% superwash merino and 30% silk delivers an experience that never disappoints. The silk catches the light with a luminous, glowing sheen, adding extraordinary depth to our hand-dyed colorways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, drapey, and beautifully smooth, Empire is the yarn you reach for when you want your finished piece to feel as special as it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Knitters Love Empire\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilk content creates a luminous sheen that glows in the light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional drape, ideal for lace, shawls, and flowing garments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperwash merino base is soft, smooth, and easy to care for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-ply construction with minimal halo for crisp stitch definition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-dyed in small batches in Bellingham, WA for rich, tonal color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile from single-skein accessories to full sweater projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold Empire together with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.appleyarns.live\/products\/cortland\"\u003eCortland\u003c\/a\u003e (suri alpaca and silk) for a soft, haloed fabric with a silky glow, lovely for wraps, cardigans, and PetiteKnit-style sweaters. Choose matching colors for a rich, tonal look or a contrast for a gentle blend. Swatch first to find your gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYarn Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% Superwash Merino Wool, 30% Silk\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 438 yards \/ 400.5 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\u003eSheen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiny\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash in cool water. 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, alternate every few rows to blend any color variation seamlessly for a polished finish. 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\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.appleyarns.live\/collections\/apple-fiber-studio-2\"\u003eBrowse all of Apple Fiber Studio\u003c\/a\u003e and find your perfect match. 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