Apples in autumn means so many lovely desserts. The dark red-purple, green, and pale oranges of the fall leaves set next to the green leaves and bright red of a fresh apple. Those are the inspiration for this yarn. The linen adds a subtle tweediness and gives strength and drape to the yarn making it a great choice for a shawl or scarf 4 ply fingering weight 83.3% superwash merino wool/ 16.7% Linen - 100 grams - 437 yards Dyed with professional quality acid dyes While I do all I can to prevent it, some bleeding may occur. Use cool water with your favorite wool wash (such as Soak or Eucalan) when washing and add a color catcher or a small amount of vinegar to preserve colors.