{"product_id":"starling-stardust","title":"Starling Aran - Stardust","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRustic, woolly and full of character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarling is a 100% pure new wool, non-superwash yarn with a beautifully natural feel. It is spun and dyed in Donegal, Ireland, and hand-skeined by Flock \u0026amp; Friends in Switzerland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s a single-ply aran-weight yarn with a beautifully rustic feel, natural warmth and those lovely Donegal-style speckles that give every stitch a little extra personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarling isn't trying to be perfectly smooth or uniform and that's exactly what we love about it. It keeps the natural character of the wool, creating fabric with texture, warmth and a wonderfully honest feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for cosy sweaters, cardigans, hats, scarves and blankets and beautiful paired with silk mohair when you want a little extra softness and halo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind a silk mohair to pair with it, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flockandfriends.com\/collections\/silk-mohair-along-avec-anna\" title=\"Silk Mohair Along avec Anna\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much Starling do I need:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 skein (160m):\u003c\/strong\u003e hat, cowl or fingerless gloves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3-4 skeins (480m - 640m):\u003c\/strong\u003e cropped sweater or large triangle shawl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 skeins (800m):\u003c\/strong\u003e small adult sweater\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-7 skeins\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e(960m - 1120m): \u003c\/strong\u003estandard adult sweater or cardigan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8-9+ skeins\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e(1280m+):\u003c\/strong\u003e oversized sweater or larger sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese quantities are estimates only. Always check the yardage required by your chosen pattern. \u003cstrong\u003eNot sure how much you need? Send us the pattern and we'd be happy to help.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Starling feel like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoolly • rustic • warm • textured • natural\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarling has the lovely, slightly rustic character of untreated wool. It's not a super-smooth yarn, and you'll notice the natural texture of the fibre when you work with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is a fabric that's warm, tactile and full of character, perfect if you love yarns that feel like \u003cstrong\u003ewool\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than yarns that have been processed until every fibre behaves exactly the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarling is part of the Flock \u0026amp; Friends collection, four yarns we've chosen and developed to bring different kinds of woolly goodness to your project.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt Flock \u0026amp; Friends, we care deeply about animal welfare. All of our yarns are mulesing-free.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% pure new wool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYarn Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAran\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYarn Meterage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 metres \/ 175 yards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYarn Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkein (Hank)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweaters, cardigans, hats, scarves and blankets\u003cbr\u003eFor a softer fabric with a delicate halo, try knitting Starling together with a strand of silk mohair.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand wash only\u003cbr\u003eReshape whilst damp\u003cbr\u003eDo not tumble dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWool Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Zealand, Norway and Europe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpun and dyed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIreland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkeined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMurg, Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduction Processes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Superwash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Flock \u0026 Friends","offers":[{"title":"Stardust","offer_id":58158454997375,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/9319\/9231\/files\/starling-stardust-diagonal.jpg?v=1786428976","url":"https:\/\/flockandfriends.com\/products\/starling-stardust","provider":"Flock \u0026 Friends","version":"1.0","type":"link"}