{"title":"Japan","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sakura-speckle","title":"Sakura Speckle","description":"Sakura Speckle is a speckle version of my Sakura colorway. I was lucky enough to visit the Sakura Matsuri (the Cherry Blossom festival) in Hirosaki while my husband and I were in Japan. This is one of my favorite photos that I took of the blossoms. This speckle version of the colorway has been created by layering speckles of three different shades of pink.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorn Suitcase sport:\r\n\u003c\/strong\u003e80% Superwash Merino \/ 20% Nylon\r\nSport Weight\r\n328 yards per skein \/ 100 grams\r\nMachine wash gentle on cool (Hand washing is \u003cem\u003ehighly\u003c\/em\u003e recommended to preserve the life of the finished item)\r\n\r\nPlease note that color variations may occur from skein to skein as a result of hand dyeing. I have matched the colors in the photo as close as real life as possible however some differences may be noticed from monitor to monitor. Please also order as many skeins as you need for your project as color variation may happen one dye lot to the next.","brand":"Álainn Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822711652610,"sku":"AY226","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/5379\/2002\/files\/1a582015-Sakura-speckle-website.jpg?v=1779465183"},{"product_id":"kiku-chrysanthemum-speckle","title":"Kiku (Chrysanthemum) Speckle","description":"Kiku is the Japanese word for Chrysanthemum. This gorgeous color was inspired by \u003cem\u003egiant\u003c\/em\u003e Chrysanthemum blossoms in Hirosaki, Japan. The brilliant pinks and yellows are captured in this variegated colorway with just a hint of orange at the blending points. During their Kiku Matsuri (Chrysanthemum festival) in the fall the entire castle grounds are filled these beautiful blooms. They were showcased in their natural beauty as well as adorning mannequins that depict important moments of history in northern Japan.\r\n\r\nThis new speckle version of this colorway is created with three shades of pink and a golden yellow. Some skeins may have more speckles than others.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eOld Passport\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n100% Extra fine Superwash Merino\r\nDK weight\r\n231 yards \/ 100 grams\r\nHand wash is recommended for the longevity of the finished item\r\n\r\nPlease note that color variations may occur from skein to skein as a result of hand dyeing. I have matched the colors in the photo as close as real life as possible however some differences may be noticed from monitor to monitor. Please also order as many skeins as you need for your project as color variation may happen one dye lot to the next.","brand":"Álainn Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822713782530,"sku":"AY198","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/5379\/2002\/files\/7b1adb57-Kiku-Speckle-website.jpg?v=1779465220"},{"product_id":"rise-up-from-the-mud","title":"Rise Up From the Mud","description":"Rise Up From the Mud is lotus flower inspired mini skein set.  Lotus flowers have adapted to slow moving rivers and deltas. They also thrive in ponds. Their seeds are planted and after a time, they rise up out of the mud to bloom on the water surface.\r\n\r\nLotus flowers have many symbolic meanings through different cultures. To the Chinese, they represent longevity.  Other cultures regard it as a symbol for purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration, and rebirth. Its characteristics are a perfect analogy for the human condition: even when its roots are in the dirtiest waters, the Lotus still reaches for the sun and produces the most beautiful flower.\r\n\r\nThis mini skein set features five skeins - a dark magenta pink, a soft pink, white, a light green, and an earthy dark green.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eMini Worn Suitcase Fingering\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n75% Superwash Merino Wool,\r\n25% nylon\r\nFingering weight\r\nFive mini skeins with 92 yards each color\r\nTotal approx yardage: 460 yards\r\nMachine wash cold \/ Lay flat to dry\r\n(Hand wash is recommended)\r\n\r\nPlease note if a color is listed as a 'backorder' option, it will be dyed to order and may take up to a week to ship.\r\n\r\nPlease note that color variations may occur from skein to skein as a result of hand dyeing. I have matched the colors in the photo as close as real life as possible however some differences may be noticed from monitor to monitor. Please also order as many sets as you need for your project as color variation may happen one dye lot to the next.","brand":"Álainn Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822715650306,"sku":"AY179","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/5379\/2002\/files\/16c4e944-Rise-Up-From-the-Mud-website.jpg?v=1779465252"},{"product_id":"dance-of-the-blossoms","title":"Dance of the Blossoms","description":"\u003cp\u003eDance of the Blossoms was inspired by an incredible photo of cherry blossoms hanging low over a stream or canal, and some floating away. The sunlight glints off of the water perfectly in this photo.  When I lived in northern Japan, the cherry blossoms didn't bloom until the last week of April or early May. The blossoms only lasted about two, maybe three weeks before they started falling. There would be so many blossoms coming off of the trees that it looked like snow on the ground. This colorway starts out as an icy blue and then speckled with peach and two shades of pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarmap base:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75% Superwash Merino wool, 20% nylon, 5% Stellina Fingering Weight 438 yards \/ 100 grams 2 ply Machine wash gentle \/ Tumble dry low\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that color variations may occur from skein to skein as a result of hand dyeing. I have matched the colors in the photo as close as real life as possible however some differences may be noticed from monitor to monitor. Please also order as many skeins as you need for your project as color variation may happen one dye lot to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Álainn Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822715748610,"sku":"AY178","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/5379\/2002\/files\/3283d005-Dance-of-the-Blossoms.jpg?v=1779465254"},{"product_id":"pagoda","title":"Pagoda","description":"Pagoda is a rich tonal brown inspired by the five story pagodas that I saw in northern Japan. The pagodas are such a unique feature. This particular pagoda that I photographed in Aomori was 120 ft tall, making it the tallest pagoda north of Kyoto. It is made with Japanese Hiba Cypress wood.\r\n\r\nThis colorway is a mixture of brown shades with a few streaks of black. It's a fantastic tonal shade that could be used to compliment many other colors.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorn Suitcase base:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n75% Superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon\r\nFingering Weight\r\n462 yards \/ 100 grams\r\n7-8 stitches = 1\" on #1-3 needles\r\n21-32 sc = 4\" on B-E hooks\r\nMachine wash gentle \/ Tumble dry low\r\n\r\nPlease note if a color is listed as a 'backorder' option, it will be dyed to order and may take up to a week to ship.\r\n\r\nPlease note that color variations may occur from skein to skein as a result of hand dyeing. I have matched the colors in the photo as close as real life as possible however some differences may be noticed from monitor to monitor. Please also order as many skeins as you need for your project as color variation may happen one dye lot to the next.","brand":"Álainn Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822719615234,"sku":"AY128","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/5379\/2002\/files\/fa08e1c2-Pagoda-website.jpg?v=1779465315"},{"product_id":"sumi-e-silk-mohair","title":"Sumi-e Silk Mohair","description":"Sumi-e is the Japanese word for black ink painting. With these paintings, the emphasis is placed on the beauty of each individual stroke of the brush, and often viewed as \"painting a poem\".  The Sumi-e paintings are created with the Four Treasures - the ink stick, ink stone, paper or silk, and the brush. The ink stick is not like your traditional ink; it's made from collecting the soot from inside the kilns and then mixed with glue and pressed into a stick. It becomes liquid ink by grinding the stick into the ink stone with some water.\r\n\r\nWhen this rich charcoal colorway came out of the dye pot, Sumi-e paintings were the first thing I thought of! It is a wonderful tonal color with lots of depth to it. It has a few splashes of stormy gray throughout, marking it as a definite tonal colorway versus an actual solid black.  This is a darker black\/gray than \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alainnyarns.com\/product\/iron-filigree-silk-mohair\/\"\u003eIron Filigree\u003c\/a\u003e. Now available on my Dreamer Silk Mohair base.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eDreamer base:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n72% Kid Mohair \/ 28% Silk\r\nLace Weight\r\n1 ply\r\n459 yards \/ 50 grams\r\nHand wash only!\r\n\r\nPlease note if a color is listed as a 'backorder' option, it will be dyed to order and may take up to a week to ship.\r\n\r\nPlease note that color variations may occur from skein to skein as a result of hand dyeing. I have matched the colors in the photo as close as real life as possible however some differences may be noticed from monitor to monitor. Please also order as many skeins as you need for your project as color variation may happen one dye lot to the next.","brand":"Álainn Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822719811842,"sku":"AY127","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/5379\/2002\/files\/1d355a2e-Sumi-e-Silk-Mohair-website.jpg?v=1779465322"},{"product_id":"nori","title":"Nori","description":"Nori is the Japanese word for edible seaweed. Nori can most commonly be found on sushi, or wrapping up onigiri (rice treats commonly stuffed with tuna, bbq pork, or plum paste), but sometimes it can even be found as a garnish for soups. It is a rich dark green. I have tried to match that shade with yarn. This shade of green is a rich moss shade of green.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorn Suitcase sport\u003c\/strong\u003e:\r\n80% Superwash Merino \/ 20% Nylon\r\nSport Weight\r\n328 yards per skein \/ 100 grams\r\nMachine wash gentle on cool (Hand washing is \u003cem\u003ehighly\u003c\/em\u003e recommended to preserve the life of the finished item)\r\n\r\nPlease note if a color is listed as a 'backorder' option, it will be dyed to order and may take up to a week to ship.\r\n\r\nPlease note that color variations may occur from skein to skein as a result of hand dyeing. I have matched the colors in the photo as close as real life as possible however some differences may be noticed from monitor to monitor. Please also order as many skeins as you need for your project as color variation may happen one dye lot to the next.","brand":"Álainn Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822719910146,"sku":"AY125","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/5379\/2002\/files\/d82bd0d4-Nori-website.jpg?v=1779465320"},{"product_id":"plum-sake-silk-mohair","title":"Plum Sake Silk Mohair","description":"Ah, a refreshing cup of Plum Sake! This color came about as a request for a darker shade of Ladyslipper was made. I remembered how much I enjoyed Plum Sake while in Japan, and thought it would be a suitable colorway. Sometimes you will find the sake in a mixed cocktail like pictured, other times it will be enjoyed by itself.\r\n\r\nThis colorway features a kettle dyed version of darker mauve and soft medium pink.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eDreamer base:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n72% Kid Mohair \/ 28% Silk\r\nLace Weight\r\n1 ply\r\n459 yards \/ 50 grams\r\nHand wash only!\r\n\r\nPlease note if a color is listed as a 'backorder' option, it will be dyed to order and may take up to a week to ship.\r\n\r\nPlease note that color variations may occur from skein to skein as a result of hand dyeing. I have matched the colors in the photo as close as real life as possible however some differences may be noticed from monitor to monitor. Please also order as many skeins as you need for your project as color variation may happen one dye lot to the next.","brand":"Álainn Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822720041218,"sku":"AY122","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/5379\/2002\/files\/62d5dd47-Plum-Sake-silk-mohair-website.jpg?v=1779465324"},{"product_id":"dreaming-of-sakura","title":"Dreaming of Sakura","description":"\u003cp\u003eDreaming of Sakura is a stunning three skein set that will awaken you from your winter slumber with bursts of floral hues. The days are getting longer with each passing one, and awakening life deep below the surface. The Sakura Matsuri (cherry blossom festival) in Japan is one event that has to be seen! The trees will be completely covered with soft pink blooms, but they only last a couple of weeks! Once the blossoms start to fall, the ground will appear to be covered in pink snow. I tried to capture that in this three skein kettle dyed set. Dreaming of Sakura features one skein that is white with speckles of pink that brings to mind a fresh new blossom; a skein that is a wonderful tonal pink with hints of dark mauve to match the blossoms in full bloom. And the third skein is almost a light lavender gray with darker speckles of mauve to mimic a blossom in shadow, one ready to part ways with the tree. Imagine these floral tones intertwining in your next project!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorn Suitcase base:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75% Superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon \n  Fingering Weight \n  462 yards \/ 100 grams per skein 1,386 yards total in the set \n  Machine wash gentle \/ Tumble dry low Hand wash recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note if a color is listed as a 'backorder' option, it will be dyed to order and may take up to a week to ship. This fingering weight yarn is so versatile that it could be used for anything - socks, shawls, baby items, gloves, hats, scarves. The possibilities are endless! Please note that color variations may occur from skein to skein as a result of hand dyeing. I have matched the colors in the photo as close as real life as possible however some differences may be noticed from monitor to monitor. Please also order as many skeins as you need for your project as color variation may happen one dye lot to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Álainn Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822720336130,"sku":"AY118","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/5379\/2002\/files\/1b4a7ca5-Dreaming-of-Sakura-website-e1580329229616.jpg?v=1779465332"},{"product_id":"purple-lotus-yarn","title":"Purple Lotus Yarn","description":"Purple Lotus is a wonderful lilac \/ lavender color. The c\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd rjOVwe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e24Kjd\"\u003eolor purple often symbolizes royalty, wealth, wisdom, creativity and dignity. The lotus is one of the most ancient symbols in history; it grows in muddy water but rises to the surface to bloom with its stunning beauty.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\r\n\r\nI wanted to capture that beauty on this wonderful yarn base. This blend captured that lilac and lavender shade perfectly, creating a wonderful tonal yarn.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraveler's Delight base:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n70% Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere\r\nFingering weight\r\n3 ply\r\n437 yards \/ 100 grams\r\nHand wash only!\r\n\r\nPlease note if a color is listed as a 'backorder' option, it will be dyed to order and may take up to a week to ship.\r\n\r\nPlease note that color variations may occur from skein to skein as a result of hand dyeing. I have matched the colors in the photo as close as real life as possible however some differences may be noticed from monitor to monitor. Please also order as many skeins as you need for your project as color variation may happen one dye lot to the next.","brand":"Álainn Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822721581314,"sku":"AY110","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/5379\/2002\/files\/ac8b8aa8-Purple-Lotus-website.jpg?v=1779465345"},{"product_id":"tea-by-the-sea","title":"Tea by the Sea","description":"Tea by the Sea was originally created for knitwear designer Casapinka's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/perfect-blend\"\u003ePerfect Blend\u003c\/a\u003e shawl. The theme for this boomerang styled shawl was tea. The shawl uses 12 mini skeins to create the \"Perfect Blend\".\r\n\r\nAs a tea drinker myself, I wanted to dye up some kits to go along with this shawl design. Each kit has a Japanese theme.\r\n\r\nTea by the Sea takes coastal inspiration to yarn form! This tranquil set blends colors from rich sandy browns to lush greens, then on to teals for the depths of the sea to the light blue you'd see at the edge of a beach.\r\n\r\nWhat you'll receive:\r\n\r\nTwelve (12) mini skeins\r\nWorn Suitcase base\r\n75% Superwash Merino, 25% nylon\r\nFingering weight\r\n92 yards \/ 20 grams per skein\r\nHand wash cold\r\n\r\nPlease note if a color is listed as a 'backorder' option, it will be dyed to order and may take up to a week to ship.\r\n\r\nPattern is not included. Please see the link above for all the details on the pattern.\r\nIncluded in the photos is a photo of the finished shawl in this set.","brand":"Álainn Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822723940610,"sku":"AY094","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/5379\/2002\/files\/99c619e3-Tea-by-the-Sea-website-e1614552699200.jpg?v=1779465378"},{"product_id":"tea-garden-in-the-fall","title":"Tea Garden in the Fall","description":"Tea Garden in the Fall was originally created for knitwear designer Casapinka's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/perfect-blend\"\u003ePerfect Blend\u003c\/a\u003e shawl. The theme for this boomerang styled shawl is tea. The shawl uses 12 mini skeins to create the \"Perfect Blend\".\r\n\r\nAs a tea drinker myself, I wanted to dye up some kits to go along with this shawl. Each kit has a Japanese theme.\r\n\r\nTea Garden in the Fall features rich vibrant autumn tones ranging from black to gray, gray-green to dark green, and yellow to deep red.\r\n\r\nWhat you'll receive:\r\n\r\nTwelve (12) mini skeins\r\nWorn Suitcase base\r\n75% Superwash Merino, 25% nylon\r\nFingering weight\r\n92 yards \/ 20 grams per skein\r\nHand wash cold\r\n\r\nPlease note if a color is listed as a 'backorder' option, it will be dyed to order and may take up to a week to ship.\r\n\r\nPattern is not included. Please see the link above for all the details on the pattern.\r\nIncluded in the photos is a photo of the finished shawl in this set.","brand":"Álainn Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822724038914,"sku":"AY093","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/5379\/2002\/files\/57aa81fb-Tea-Garden-in-the-Fall-website-e1585336364325.jpg?v=1779465381"},{"product_id":"tea-ceremony","title":"Tea Ceremony","description":"Tea Ceremony was originally created for knitwear designer Casapinka's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/perfect-blend\"\u003ePerfect Blend\u003c\/a\u003e shawl. The theme for this boomerang styled shawl is tea. The shawl uses 12 mini skeins to create the \"Perfect Blend\".\r\n\r\nAs a tea drinker myself, I wanted to dye up some kits to go along with this mkal. Each kit has a Japanese theme.\r\n\r\nTea Ceremony is a wonderful soft earth toned blend of colors featuring rich browns, grays, soft greens, and little bit of pink and white.\r\n\r\nWhat you'll receive:\r\n\r\nTwelve (12) mini skeins\r\nWorn Suitcase base\r\n75% Superwash Merino, 25% nylon\r\nFingering weight\r\n92 yards \/ 20 grams per skein\r\nHand wash cold\r\n\r\nPlease note if a color is listed as a 'backorder' option, it will be dyed to order and may take up to a week to ship.\r\n\r\nPattern is not included. Please see the link above for all the details on the pattern.\r\nIncluded in the photos is a photo of the finished shawl in this set.","brand":"Álainn Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822724137218,"sku":"AY092","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/5379\/2002\/files\/0a7159de-Tea-Ceremony-website-e1595707526162.jpg?v=1779465382"},{"product_id":"sumi-e","title":"Sumi-e","description":"Sumi-e is the Japanese word for black ink painting. With these paintings, the emphasis is placed on the beauty of each individual stroke of the brush, and often viewed as \"painting a poem\".  The Sumi-e paintings are created with the Four Treasures - the ink stick, ink stone, paper or silk, and the brush. The ink stick is not like your traditional ink; it's made from collecting the soot from inside the kilns and then mixed with glue and pressed into a stick. It becomes liquid ink by grinding the stick into the ink stone with some water.\r\n\r\nWhen this rich charcoal colorway came out of the dye pot, Sumi-e paintings were the first thing I thought of! It is a wonderful tonal color with lots of depth to it. It has a few splashes of stormy gray throughout, marking it as a definite tonal colorway versus an actual solid black.  This is a darker black\/gray than \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alainnyarns.com\/product\/iron-filigree\/\"\u003eIron Filigree\u003c\/a\u003e.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eOld Passport worsted:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n100% Superwash Merino\r\nWorsted weight\r\n4 ply\r\n220 yards \/ 100 grams\r\nMachine wash gentle cool \/ Tumble dry low\r\n\r\nPlease note if a color is listed as a 'backorder' option, it will be dyed to order and may take up to a week to ship.\r\n\r\nPlease note that color variations may occur from skein to skein as a result of hand dyeing. I have matched the colors in the photo as close as real life as possible however some differences may be noticed from monitor to monitor. Please also order as many skeins as you need for your project as color variation may happen one dye lot to the next.","brand":"Álainn Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822725251330,"sku":"AY074","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/5379\/2002\/files\/0f47ebe7-Sumi-e-website-1.jpg?v=1779465400"},{"product_id":"nebuta-minis","title":"Nebuta minis","description":"The Nebuta Matsuri or Float Festival in Aomori Japan is not one to miss! The streets fill with colorful floats on carts that are usually pulled by hand. These floats are usually made out of wire and rice paper, often hand painted, and then lit from within. The Nebutas depict Japanese warriors and their famous deeds.\r\n\r\nThis mini skein set includes a charcoal gray\/black, deep red, red-pink, orange, and yellow. Perfect colors to use in a fair isle project or for a striping effect.\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eMini Worn Suitcase Fingering\r\n\u003c\/strong\u003e75% Superwash Merino Wool,\r\n25% nylon\r\nFingering weight\r\nFive mini skeins with 92 yards each color\r\nTotal approx yardage: 460 yards\r\nMachine wash cold \/ Lay flat to dry\r\n(Hand wash is recommended)\r\n\r\nPlease note if a color is listed as a 'backorder' option, it will be dyed to order and may take up to a week to ship.\r\n\r\nPlease note that color variations may occur from skein to skein as a result of hand dyeing. I have matched the colors in the photo as close as real life as possible however some differences may be noticed from monitor to monitor. Please also order as many sets as you need for your project as color variation may happen one dye lot to the next.","brand":"Álainn Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822725939458,"sku":"AY051","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/5379\/2002\/files\/8cff9db1-Nebuta-e1596040787435.jpg?v=1779465412"},{"product_id":"hana-no-fune-ship-of-flowers-minis","title":"Hana no Fune (Ship of Flowers) Minis","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery autumn the Hana no Fune (Ship of Flowers) makes an appearance in the moat around Hirosaki Castle in Aomori. The festival to see this display is the Kiku Matsuri or Chrysanthemum Festival. A mannequin rides out in a wooden boat with a dress of chrysanthemum flowers to greet the castle visitors as they explore the festival grounds. The scene begged to have a story told. A mini skein set inspired by this beautiful Ship of Flowers. A single mini skein of the following colors: gray with a purpler undertone, brown,green, pink, and yellow. Use them altogether in a project of individually with contrast colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini Worn Suitcase Fingering \u003c\/strong\u003e75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% nylon Fingering weight Five mini skeins with 92 yards each color Total approx yardage: 460 yards Machine wash cold \/ Lay flat to dry (Hand wash is recommended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note if a color is listed as a 'backorder' option, it will be dyed to order and may take up to a week to ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that color variations may occur from skein to skein as a result of hand dyeing. I have matched the colors in the photo as close as real life as possible however some differences may be noticed from monitor to monitor. 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After speaking with an employee, I found out that they changed the flowers out with the seasons.\r\n\r\nThis variegated colorway starts off with vibrant white one side and moves from a pale pink to a rich royal purple. It is absolutely stunning in person!\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorn Suitcase base:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n75% Superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon\r\nFingering Weight\r\n462 yards \/ 100 grams\r\n7-8 stitches = 1\" on #1-3 needles\r\n21-32 sc = 4\" on B-E hooks\r\nMachine wash gentle \/ Tumble dry low\r\n\r\nThis fingering weight yarn is so versatile that it could be used for anything - socks, shawls, baby items, gloves, hats, scarves. The possibilities are endless!\r\n\r\nPlease note that color variations may occur from skein to skein as a result of hand dyeing. I have matched the colors in the photo as close as real life as possible however some differences may be noticed from monitor to monitor. Please also order as many skeins as you need for your project as color variation may happen one dye lot to the next.","brand":"Álainn Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47822726168834,"sku":"AY067","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/5379\/2002\/files\/cdb6560e-Serenity-in-Time-website.jpg?v=1779465421"},{"product_id":"happiness-in-time","title":"Happiness in Time","description":"\u003cp\u003eHappiness in Time comes to us from the far reaches of Hirosaki, Japan. While walking through the Hirosaki Botanical Gardens, I came across this floral clock.  Pansies of every color of the rainbow surrounded the face of this working clock. What an awesome way to tell time by nature! After speaking with an employee, I found out that they changed the flowers out with the seasons. This variegated colorway starts with the bright white of the yarn on one end and then  is transformed into the happiness of a rainbow for the other end. This could make a perfect pair of socks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorn Suitcase base:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75% Superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon Fingering Weight 462 yards \/ 100 grams  Machine wash gentle \/ Tumble dry low\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fingering weight yarn is so versatile that it could be used for anything - socks, shawls, baby items, gloves, hats, scarves. The possibilities are endless! Please note that color variations may occur from skein to skein as a result of hand dyeing. I have matched the colors in the photo as close as real life as possible however some differences may be noticed from monitor to monitor. 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At first glance it appears that the wards and the \u003cem\u003edonjon\u003c\/em\u003e (or castle keep) is a stunning combination of black and white, but upon a closer look the walls were a gray (though some had recently been painted white) with black details and had a patinaed roof of that gorgeous teal green.\r\n\r\nI was lucky enough to visit the Hirosaki Castle grounds twice in the year that I lived in Japan. Once in the spring for the \u003cem\u003esakura matsuri\u003c\/em\u003e (cherry blossom festival) - when this picture was taken - and again in the fall for the \u003cem\u003ekiku matsuri\u003c\/em\u003e (chrysanthemum festival). They each had their own charm. This photo features the lovely cherry blossoms and the \u003cem\u003edonjon\u003c\/em\u003e. You could go inside the \u003cem\u003edonjon\u003c\/em\u003e and see several different artifacts that represented the castle's history.\r\n\r\nFor this variegated colorway I combined colors that I wouldn't normally put together but with the inspiration photo, they work well. The gray walls are echoed here, with a touch of pale pink for the cherry blossoms and a sky blue that blends into a rich teal. 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