{"product_id":"clover-fields-silk-flax-merino-spinning-fiber","title":"Paradise Fibers Summer Silk, Flax \u0026 Merino Blend - Clover Fields","description":"\u003cp\u003eClover Fields is a Paradise Fibers exclusive summer spinning blend of 50% mulberry silk, 25% flax and 25% merino wool, dyed the bright, fresh green of a clover meadow in early summer. Paler streaks of silk and flax run through the green and give it a sunlit shimmer instead of a flat, solid color. It is made for warm-weather yarns that breathe, drape and shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulberry silk brings liquid shine and a buttery glide through the fingers. Flax, the plant fiber that becomes linen, adds a crisp, cool hand and real strength. Merino wool supplies gentle elasticity and warmth, so the finished yarn has more bounce than a pure silk or linen yarn and is easier to knit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFiber details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% mulberry silk, 25% flax, 25% merino wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright clover green with pale silk and flax streaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paradise Fibers custom blend, milled for us in small batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold by:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ounce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand spinning; also suits blending on a drum carder or hand cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it spins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a short forward draw for sleek, worsted-style yarn that highlights the silk's glow. Try a long draw for a lighter, more rustic yarn where the flax gives body and texture. Finish with a warm soak and a snap to release the silk's sheen and the merino's bounce. Flax softens further with every wash and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to make with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLace shawls, breezy summer cardigans and tops, woven wraps and soft scarves, pieces that move and catch the light. Clover Fields is one of three colorways in our Summer Silk line, along with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/twilight-garden-silk-flax-merino-spinning-fiber\"\u003eTwilight Garden\u003c\/a\u003e (violet and periwinkle) and a soft \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pf-summer-silk-blend-sweetums\"\u003esilver grey\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flax-linen-fiber\"\u003eflax (linen) fiber\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/silk-fibers-and-blends\"\u003esilk and silk blends\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about Clover Fields\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Clover Fields good for summer garments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Silk and flax make up three quarters of the blend, and both breathe and feel cool against the skin. The merino keeps the yarn soft and springy without adding much warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the flax make the yarn scratchy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlax starts out crisp, but it softens noticeably with washing and wear. Blended with silk and merino, it reads as cool and smooth rather than rough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it beginner friendly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits an advanced beginner. Silk and flax are slippery, so add a little more twist than you would for wool and keep your drafting zone short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much fiber do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan on about 4 oz for a hat or small shawlette, 8 oz for a generous shawl or scarf, and 1½ to 2 lb for an adult sweater. Buy it all at once: this is a small-batch blend and may not be restocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it priced?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold by the ounce. Quantity pricing applies automatically at 4 oz, 8 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb and 5 lb, so buying for a sweater costs far less per ounce than buying a single sample.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paradise Fibers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44822333587632,"sku":"PFSSB-K","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1169\/5498\/files\/clover-fields-silk-flax-merino-spinning-fiber.jpg?v=1791928494","url":"https:\/\/paradisefibers.com\/products\/clover-fields-silk-flax-merino-spinning-fiber","provider":"Paradise Fibers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}