{"product_id":"parrot-party-merino-silk-banana-tencel-spinning-fiber","title":"Multicolor Wool Blend - Parrot Party","description":"\u003cp\u003eParrot Party is a Paradise Fibers multicolor spinning blend in the colors of a macaw's feathers: lime green, royal blue, sunny yellow and scarlet red, with streaks of white. It is 65% extra fine merino, 15% mulberry silk, 10% banana fiber and 10% Tencel lyocell, combed together into a ready-to-spin top with a 3 to 4 inch staple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach fiber carries its own color. The merino, in green and blue, is the soft, springy base and makes up most of the blend. Mulberry silk brings the yellow and a bright shine. Banana fiber adds the white streaks along with strength and a crisp hand, and Tencel lyocell carries the red with a glossy drape. Wherever the silk and plant fibers land in the yarn, you get a flash of color and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFiber details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65% extra fine merino wool, 15% mulberry silk, 10% banana fiber, 10% Tencel lyocell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lime green and royal blue merino, yellow silk, white banana fiber, red lyocell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStaple length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combed top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paradise Fibers custom blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold by:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ounce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it spins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe merino does most of the work, so it drafts smoothly for a blend with this much shine. The silk, banana and lyocell are slicker than wool, so give it a little more twist than you would a pure merino. To keep the colors in bold, separate runs, split the top lengthwise into strips and spin them end to end. For a confetti look where all five colors mix, pre-draft and spin from the fold. A 2-ply mixes the colors further, and a chain ply keeps them in longer stretches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to make with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright hats, mitts and socks, colorwork accents, a shawl with plenty of shine, or a woven scarf where the long color runs can show. If you like bold multicolor tops, also see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dyeing-poison-dart-frog-blend-1\"\u003eDyeing Poison Dart Frog\u003c\/a\u003e, a merino and tussah silk sister blend, and browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/multi-color-merino-wool-top\"\u003emulticolor merino top\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/merino-wool-and-silk-blends\"\u003ewool and silk blends\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about Parrot Party\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Parrot Party made of?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e65% extra fine merino, 15% mulberry silk, 10% banana fiber and 10% Tencel lyocell. The merino is the soft base; the silk, banana and lyocell add shine, strength and drape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the colors stay separate or blend together?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on how you draft. Split the top lengthwise and spin each strip for longer runs of color, or pre-draft and spin from the fold for a more blended, heathered yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I spin socks from it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Merino gives stretch and the banana fiber and silk add durability. Spin a firm, well-plied yarn for the best wear.\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":44572458975408,"sku":"PFFC-DHG-RETF","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1169\/5498\/files\/parrot-party-merino-silk-banana-tencel-ball.webp?v=1791928497","url":"https:\/\/paradisefibers.com\/products\/parrot-party-merino-silk-banana-tencel-spinning-fiber","provider":"Paradise Fibers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}