About this product
Apple Fiber Studio Empire – Superwash Merino & Silk Fingering Yarn
Micro-brewed in Bellingham. Empire is dyed in small batches by our lead dyer, Andrea, and finished by hand by our Apple Yarns team. From single-skein shawls to full sweaters, this luxurious fingering weight blend of 70% superwash merino and 30% silk delivers an experience that never disappoints. The silk catches the light with a luminous, glowing sheen, adding extraordinary depth to our hand-dyed colorways.
Soft, drapey, and beautifully smooth, Empire is the yarn you reach for when you want your finished piece to feel as special as it looks.
Why Knitters Love Empire
- Silk content creates a luminous sheen that glows in the light
- Exceptional drape, ideal for lace, shawls, and flowing garments
- Superwash merino base is soft, smooth, and easy to care for
- Single-ply construction with minimal halo for crisp stitch definition
- Hand-dyed in small batches in Bellingham, WA for rich, tonal color
- Versatile from single-skein accessories to full sweater projects
Perfect Pairings
Hold Empire together with Cortland (suri alpaca and silk) for a soft, haloed fabric with a silky glow, lovely for wraps, cardigans, and PetiteKnit-style sweaters. Choose matching colors for a rich, tonal look or a contrast for a gentle blend. Swatch first to find your gauge.
Yarn Specs
- Fiber: 70% Superwash Merino Wool, 30% Silk
- Weight: Fingering (#1)
- Yardage: 438 yards / 400.5 meters per 100g skein
- Needle Size: US 1–3 (2.25–3.25mm)
- Hook Size: US B–D
- Gauge: 28–30 stitches per 4 inches
- Sheen: Shiny
- Care: Hand wash in cool water. Lay flat to dry.
- Origin: Spun in South America, hand-dyed in Bellingham, WA
Tips for Working with Hand-Dyed Yarn
Each skein is hand-dyed and may vary slightly from skein to skein. When using multiple skeins, alternate every few rows to blend any color variation seamlessly for a polished finish. Planning a sweater? We keep more of our favorite colors in stock so you can buy your whole project at once.
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