{"title":"KOKON","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Kokon yarn was created to express my love of textiles and craft, to find an outlet for my creativity and my enquiring mind and to celebrate my heritage and history. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI was born in South Africa in Port Elizabeth, the capital of the Eastern Cape Province. From my earliest childhood memories I was always busy with craft, drawing, pottery, painting, embroidery, jewellery making, papier maché to name a few. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy mother knew that with each birthday and Christmas present, if there were enough coloured pencils, coloured markers and drawing blocknotes included, the gift was perfect no matter what else was included.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKokon is an outlet for my creativity but also a place where I can vent my ideas about design,colour, texture and yarn.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI have always been intrigued by the emotive power of colour. What it makes you feel and think when you look at it . Colour is poetry. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIrresistible is also a word that has always driven my creative process. In my work I am always subconsciously trying to create something of irresistible beauty.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are very proud to stock Michelle's special yarns at Loop! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kokon-kokon-bleu","title":"KOKON Organic Fingering Non-Superwash (NSW)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMore photos coming soon!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSingle-spun organic fingering weight in 100% certified organic, mulesing-free merino wool. The non-superwash finish retains the fibre's natural lanolin and bloom, offering superior warmth and a soft hand that improves with wear. Ideal for garments worn close to the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBleu Range\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid, saturated blues ranging from pale sky to deep indigo. Each shade is dyed to full depth of colour with characteristic KOKON clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eO-Bleu Range\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-solid blues with tonal variation, offering subtle shifts within a single skein. The gentle movement of colour adds depth without pattern disruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC Spray Range\u003c\/strong\u003e Speckled and spray-dyed colourways where blue tones are punctuated with contrasting flecks and splashes. Each skein is unique, creating organic variegation that pools and breaks naturally in the knitted fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKokon Bleu Yarn is a beloved collection of hand-dyed blue yarns from the Netherlands. 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We are proud to say that  Kokon Bleu Yarn is free from mulesing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out some of the beautiful patterns that use this yarn ;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/nell-18\"\u003eNell Sweater\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/koko-3\"\u003eKOKO\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/flakes\"\u003eFlakes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/little-stitches-shawl\"\u003eLittle Stitches Shawl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiber Content:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Argentinian Merino - organic base non superwash.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSport\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeterage\/Yardage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Weight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e100 grams (3.53 ounces)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle size\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon- Superwash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kokon","offers":[{"title":"KOKON O-Bleu Speckle","offer_id":55033651528057,"sku":"MKOY13626H","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"KOKON O-Bleu - Tie Dye","offer_id":55033651560825,"sku":"MKOY13627H","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"KOKON O-Bleu - Semi Solid","offer_id":55033654247801,"sku":"MKOY13628H","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9350\/9840\/files\/KOKON_bleu_O_at_Loop_London.jpg?v=1747830414"},{"product_id":"kokon-organic-o-bleu-merino-linen-fingering","title":"KOKON Fingering Weight Merino Linen SW","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA refined fingering weight blend of mulesing-free merino wool and linen, KOKON offers the best of both fibres: merino's softness and elasticity combined with linen's crisp structure and breathability. 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