{"product_id":"sioda-special-collection-mulberry-silk-merino-wool-naturally-dyed","title":"SÍODA Special Collection | Mulberry Silk \u0026 Merino Wool | Naturally Dyed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-block\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eSÍODA – Special Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMulberry Silk \u0026amp; Merino Wool | Fingering Weight | Naturally Dyed in Ireland 🇮🇪\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eThe Síoda Special Collection explores the full expressive potential of natural colour on silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"88\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"88\"\u003eIndigo notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"235\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome blue colourways are dyed with natural indigo. A small amount of colour transfer to hands or needles during knitting is normal and temporary.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eAfter finishing your garment, soak briefly in cool water with a dash of vinegar, rinse gently, and dry flat to help settle the dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eWith its luminous mulberry silk content and soft merino wool base, Síoda responds to natural dye in uniquely beautiful ways. Colours develop with depth, subtle sheen, and quiet variation, enhanced by the way silk reflects and absorbs light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eEach skein is individually dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks using traditional, sustainable natural dye methods and organic dye materials. These studio-dyed skeins are produced in small batches, allowing colour to develop organically through layered immersion and oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eThe result is a yarn of exceptional softness, luminosity, and individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eSoft, breathable, and refined, Síoda is especially suited to garments worn close to the skin and pieces where colour, drape, and fibre quality are central to the finished textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eIn a nutshell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eFibre: 50% mulberry silk, 50% merino wool\u003cbr data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003eWeight: Fingering weight (4-ply)\u003cbr data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eLength: 440 m per 100 g skein\u003cbr data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eSkein weight: 100 g\u003cbr data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003eRecommended needle size: 2–3 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003eOrigin:\u003cbr data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e• Merino wool from Peru 🇵🇪\u003cbr data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003e• Mulberry silk from China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003eProduction: Spun in Peru 🇵🇪\u003cbr data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003eColour: Naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks, Ireland 🇮🇪\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003eSpecial Collection: Small-batch studio dyed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003eWhat it is ideal for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003e• Fine sweaters and cardigans\u003cbr data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003e• Shawls and scarves\u003cbr data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003e• Lightweight garments\u003cbr data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003e• Naturally dyed knitwear\u003cbr data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003e• Garments worn close to the skin\u003cbr data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003e• Special heirloom projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003eCharacter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003eThe combination of mulberry silk and merino wool creates a yarn with exceptional softness, gentle sheen, and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2670\"\u003eSilk reflects natural dye with particular clarity, creating colours with depth and luminosity. Each skein carries subtle tonal variation, revealing the living process of natural dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2694\"\u003eEvery skein is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2699\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"2775\"\u003eHand wash gently in cool water\u003cbr data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003eReshape whilst damp\u003cbr data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2765\"\u003eDry flat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2821\"\u003eAvoid prolonged direct sunlight when drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2826\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2847\"\u003eShade continuity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2919\"\u003eEach skein is dyed individually using traditional natural dye methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"3026\"\u003eVariation between skeins is expected and is an essential part of the character of the Special Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3106\"\u003eFor larger projects, we strongly recommend alternating skeins whilst knitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3126\"\u003eColourways\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3218\"\u003eEach skein is naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks using traditional natural dye sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3238\"\u003eThese may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3376\"\u003e• Indigo\u003cbr data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3251\"\u003e• Madder root\u003cbr data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3267\"\u003e• Weld\u003cbr data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3276\"\u003e• Buckthorn bark\u003cbr data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3295\"\u003e• Sage and plant dyes\u003cbr data-start=\"3316\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003e• Oak galls\u003cbr data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3333\"\u003e• Cochineal \u003cem data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3374\"\u003e(insect-derived, not vegan)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3435\"\u003eDyes may be used individually or in layered combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3497\"\u003eCochineal is an insect-derived natural dye and is not vegan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3499\" data-end=\"3520\"\u003eEach skein is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"AppleOak FibreWorks","offers":[{"title":"Denim Blue","offer_id":52735534530896,"sku":null,"price":37.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cauldron Purple","offer_id":52736587727184,"sku":null,"price":37.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Moonstone Blue","offer_id":52736587759952,"sku":null,"price":37.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Moon Lake Purple","offer_id":52736587792720,"sku":null,"price":37.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0098\/2918\/7641\/files\/Collection_pic_special_edition.png?v=1772023458","url":"https:\/\/appleoakfibreworks.com\/products\/sioda-special-collection-mulberry-silk-merino-wool-naturally-dyed","provider":"AppleOak FibreWorks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}