{"product_id":"hephaestus","title":"Hephaestus - Hand-Dyed Merino Yarn - Briar Patch Fibre Co","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"230\"\u003eHephaestus – Hand-Dyed Merino Yarn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eInspired by Hephaestus, god of the forge, blacksmiths, and artisans, this yarn honors the quiet power of making. Tireless inventor and master tinkerer, Hephaestus could fix—or create—anything, shaping metal and magic with equal skill. His work was clever, enduring, and sometimes delightfully mischievous, especially when his creations were used to set traps for Aphrodite and her lover, Ares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eDyed in silvers and gunmetal tones with splashes of brown, this colorway reflects the contrast of forge and flame: cool metal, warm earth, and soft fiber brought together. It looks like steel and soot, but feels gentle and alive in the hands—a perfect meeting of strength and softness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"917\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eWhy you’ll love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eHephaestus is a yarn for builders and problem-solvers. The DK weight makes it versatile and satisfying to work with, while the color play adds depth and texture without overwhelming your stitches. It’s ideal for projects where craftsmanship matters—pieces meant to be sturdy, thoughtful, and a little bit clever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eAs you work with this yarn, you may find yourself slipping into that inventive headspace: experimenting, adjusting, and enjoying the process of making something uniquely yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003e• Hand-dyed yarn inspired by craft and creation\u003cbr data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003e• 100% Merino wool\u003cbr data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003e• DK weight\u003cbr data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003e• 100 g skein\u003cbr data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e• Approximately 246 yards\u003cbr data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003e• Colorway: silvers and gunmetal with brown accents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003e• Wet block when finished\u003cbr data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e• Hand wash recommended\u003cbr data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e• Lay flat to dry\u003cbr data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e• Some color bleeding may occur on the first wash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eEach skein is dyed with intention, and no two will take the color in exactly the same way—just like no two projects are ever built quite alike. Hephaestus celebrates invention, persistence, and the quiet joy of working with your hands. May it bring you the satisfaction of creation… and perhaps a little mischief along the way. Fen the Cozy Chaos Octopus is the handyman amongst us... well... he has tentacles not hands... but you get what we mean. Just like Hephaestus was the handyman of the Gods. We might just call this yarn Fen.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Briar Patch Fibre Co","offers":[{"title":"Single Skein \/ 100% Merino DK 100g\/246yds","offer_id":48233576661235,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/8258\/6355\/files\/IMG-2538.png?v=1767537303","url":"https:\/\/cozychaoscraftco.com\/products\/hephaestus","provider":"Cozy Chaos Craft Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}