Product Details
Fiber content 100% Silk
Item put up 80 yd mini-cone
Yardage per item 80 yds
Yarn weight Fingering / Sock
Wraps per inch 18 wpi
Yards per pound 1,188
Weaving Tabby Sett 10 epi
Weaving Twill Sett 12 epi
Knitting Gauge 5 to 7 stitches per inch
Recommended Needle US 3 (3.25 mm) to 5 (3.75 mm)
Natural Silk 2/5 Yarn
#145
Natural Silk 2/5 Yarn | Mini-cone
Silk yarn's natural luster is brought out anew with each washing. It is the strongest of all the natural fibers by weight, and its ability to "breathe"; in clothing fabric - to keep you warm when it's cold, cool when it's warm - is unrivaled.
Description
Description
Keep in mind when using silk that it has almost no elasticity and minimal shrinkage. It will not full or "bloom" in finishing. In weaving, your warp sett should reflect this and be closer than for wool. Blend with worsted wools, such as Merinos. In knitting the luster is lovely, but the inelasticity can be a challenge. To control the trait, choose textured stitches, and patterns which feature hems, picot or crocheted edges rather than ribs. Natural silks are ideal for dyeing with Country Classic or Wash-fast Acid Dyes.
Colors
Natural
