Quartz glows with the mystery and beauty of an unearthed gem, seeming to hold nature’s energy and to emit its own light!

• A wonderful mix of 65% merino wool and 35% suri alpaca, Quartz’s luster may appear to come from the mineral world, but its radiance and sumptuous softness is, of course, all thanks to the animals and their fleece!

• Merino and alpaca balance each other wonderfully, creating a yarn that is strong and soft, with both elasticity and drape. Together they knit into a fabric that is supple, smooth, and amazing to touch!

• Suri alpacas have long, sleek locks and are much less common than their woollier cousin, huacaya alpacas. The addition of suri gives this yarn a subtle halo and makes this super lustrous fiber really special!

• A classic fingering-weight yarn, milled and dyed in Peru, Quartz comes in two dozen gorgeous colors, inspired by mineral, animal, and vegetable, from juicy Fresh Fig to bold Cardinal Red. We love this yarn for all the accessories: hats, scarves, mitts, and lovely nylon-free socks, as well as lightweight but warm sweaters… Check out all our knitting patterns for Quartz to see the possibilities!

• Quartz is Peru Fair Trade Certified, which means the mill that makes it is committed to fair and safe working conditions, as well as a respect for the environment, with low-impact production techniques, a responsible consumption of resources, and the reuse, recycling, and reduction of raw materials.

• It is also OEKO-TEX Certified and adheres to European REACH regulations that protect human health and the environment from harmful chemicals.

• Looking for more yarn like this? Nigh Fine, our 100% cashmere fingering-weight yarn, and Line Weight, our 100% merino single-ply yarn, are both beautiful alternatives to Quartz that knit up at a similar gauge. For a plant-fiber option, be sure to check out Oleander, a gorgeous 50-50 mix of cotton and linen.

• To learn more about other yarns that share some of Quartz’s characteristics, shop our other fingering-weight yarn, merino wool yarn, and alpaca yarn, all available only at Purl Soho.