{"product_id":"hokuto-by-apple-fiber-studio","title":"Hokuto Bulky Merino Wool Yarn by Apple Fiber Studio","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHokuto by Apple Fiber Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bulky, textured yarn made from \u003cstrong\u003e100% fine merino wool\u003c\/strong\u003e. Puffy waves of merino are crimped along a thinner merino core, creating a cuddly, curly texture that knits into a soft, light fabric with beautiful depth of color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBig and full of personality, just like its namesake apple, Hokuto brings texture to simple stitches. Picture a cozy scarf or cowl that lets the yarn's playful waves do the work. Choose your color and check your pattern's yardage requirements before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Hokuto?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft fine merino:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% merino wool with a fiber diameter of 21.5 microns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puffy merino waves crimped along a finer merino yarn core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulky without a heavy fabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knits into a soft, light fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e The yarn does not vary in thickness along its length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor with depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e The textured construction beautifully shows off the yarn's color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHokuto yarn specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apple Fiber Studio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% fine merino wool, 21.5 microns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYarn weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYardage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 131 yards \/ 120 meters per 100 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnitting gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–15 stitches per 4 inches, or 3–3.75 stitches per inch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended knitting needles:\u003c\/strong\u003e US 9–11.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puffy merino waves crimped along a thinner merino wool core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash with gentle detergent. Lay flat to dry out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanning your project\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider Hokuto for textured scarves, cowls, hats or other patterns calling for bulky yarn. Match your pattern's gauge with a swatch, and divide the total required yardage by 131 to estimate the number of 100-gram units needed, rounding up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat yarn weight is Hokuto?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHokuto is a bulky yarn with a recommended knitting gauge of 12–15 stitches per 4 inches on US 9–11 needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much yarn is in 100 grams?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 100 grams provides 131 yards \/ 120 meters of yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Hokuto change thickness along its length?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Although its crimped merino construction creates a wavy texture, its thickness stays consistent along the length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I wash a finished Hokuto project?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash with gentle detergent and lay flat to dry out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose your favorite Hokuto color for your next soft, textured merino project.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apple Yarns - Knitting - Yarn - Online","offers":[{"title":"Basil, Hokuto","offer_id":67780153508155,"sku":null,"price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Naked, Hokuto","offer_id":67780153540923,"sku":null,"price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"French Lavender, Hokuto","offer_id":67780153573691,"sku":null,"price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Highland, Hokuto","offer_id":67780153606459,"sku":null,"price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Salish, Hokuto","offer_id":67780153639227,"sku":null,"price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bourban, Hokuto","offer_id":67780153671995,"sku":null,"price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Alpine Lake, Hokuto","offer_id":67780153704763,"sku":null,"price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drive Thru Espress, Hokuto","offer_id":67780153737531,"sku":null,"price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sugar Plum, Hokuto","offer_id":67780153770299,"sku":null,"price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Raspberry, Hokuto","offer_id":67780153803067,"sku":null,"price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0547\/3537\/files\/French_Lavender_Hokuto.heic?v=1792708956","url":"https:\/\/www.appleyarns.com\/products\/hokuto-by-apple-fiber-studio","provider":"Apple Yarns - Knitting - Yarn - Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}