2/5 Gemstone Silk Yarn
∼Yarn line #159
2/5 Gemstone Silk Yarn details:
• Fiber content: 100% silk
• Gauge is K: 5-7 stitches/in on sz 3-5 C: 4-5 stitches/in on sz E-4 to 7
• Fine
• Wraps/inch (wpi) 18
• Weaving tabby sett 10
• Weaving twill sett 12
• Yardage: 1188 yards/lb
- • 260 yards/3.5 oz hank
2/5 Gemstone Silk Yarn description:
Halcyon Yarn's Gemstone Silks are simply the highest quality silks for weaving or knitting. Our silks are a great value in several weights and rich gorgeous colors. Luster, color and beauty... like gemstones spun into a perfect silk yarn. As precious and faceted as their namesake minerals Halcyons Gemstone 100% silks capture light and add dimension to textiles.
The Gemstone Silk 2/5 is a heavier weight plied silk that creates a gorgeous drape in woven or knitted pieces. Halcyon's Signature Gemstone Silk 2/5 is perfect for knitting on its own in light sport weight projects or for weaving yardage either for silk garments or custom silk upholstery fabric. A beautiful silk yarn that is easy to combine with heavier yarns to add strength and luster in knit or woven items. Gemstone Silk 2/5 is available in economical 260 yard hanks.
Made of the finest Chinese silk fibers, spun in Switzerland, and dyed in the United States, these silk yarns exceed the highest standards. Silk has minimal shrinkage and very little elasticity, it is also extremely strong. Whether you are weaving silk yardage or knitting a silk scarf you will be amazed by the elegance or every piece you make from silk. Gemstone skeins are hank skeins and will need to be rewound to balls or spools before use.
Using Silk in Knitting: The luster is lovely, but the inelasticity may be a challenge eased by choosing textured stitches, and patterns which feature hems, picot or crocheted edges rather than ribs. Or blend with a soft wool or wool silk combination for ribbings. Be creative and do gauge swatches to find the best match (usually fingering to sport). Avoid highly Contoured patterns as detail will tend to disappear.
Using Silk in Weaving: Since silk does not full or fill out, use a denser sett than for wools. Gemstone Silks are wonderful combined with fine wools or blends, we recommend Jaggerspun wools.
Care: We recommend dry cleaning. After testing a swatch, you can try hand washing, and then rolling in a towel and hanging to remove dampness. Do not soak. For strongly contrasting colors we recommend steaming or wet finishing with clear cool water. Detergents may cause darker colors to run.
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2/12 Gemstone Silk Yarn
∼Yarn line #158
2/12 Gemstone Silk Yarn details:
• Fiber content: 100% Silk
• Gauge is K: 8 stitches/in on sz 2 C: 8-10.5 stitches/in on sz sz Steel 6-8 or B-9
• Lace
• Wraps/inch (wpi) 30
• Weaving tabby sett 15
• Weaving twill sett 20
• Yardage: 2800 yards/lb
- • 610 yards/3.5 oz hank
2/12 Gemstone Silk Yarn description:
Halcyon Yarn's Gemstone Silks are simply the highest quality silks for weaving or knitting. Our silks are a great value in several weights and rich gorgeous colors. Luster, color and beauty... like gemstones spun into a perfect silk yarn. As precious and faceted as their namesake minerals Halcyons Gemstone 100% silks capture light and add dimension to textiles.
The Gemstone Silk 2/12 is an elegant light weight silk perfect for very fine, lace knitting or for lightweight weaving yardage either for silk garments or weaving custom silk upholstery fabric. A perfect plied silk yarn for combining with heavier yarns to add strength and luster in knit or woven pieces. Gemstone Silk 2/12 is available in economical 610 yard hanks or in convenient 105 yard mini cones.
Made of the finest Chinese silk fibers, spun in Switzerland, and dyed in the United States, these silk yarns exceed the highest standards. Silk has minimal shrinkage and very little elasticity, it is also extremely strong. Whether you are weaving silk yardage or knitting a silk scarf you will be amazed by the elegance or every piece you make from silk. Gemstone skeins are hank skeins and will need to be rewound to balls or spools before use.
Using Silk in Knitting: The luster is lovely, but the inelasticity may be a challenge eased by choosing textured stitches, and patterns which feature hems, picot or crocheted edges rather than ribs. Or blend with a soft wool or wool silk Combination for ribbings. Be creative and do gauge swatches to find the best match (usually fingering to sport). Avoid highly contoured patterns as detail will tend to disappear.
Using Silk in Weaving: Since silk does not full or fill out, use a denser sett than for wools. Gemstone Silks are wonderful combined with fine wools or blends, we recommend Jaggerspun wools.
Care: We recommend dry cleaning. After testing a swatch, you can try hand washing, and then rolling in a towel and hanging to remove dampness. Do not soak. For strongly contrasting colors we recommend steaming or wet finishing with clear cool water. Detergents may cause darker colors to run.
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Gemstone Soft Twist Silk Yarn
∼Yarn line #154
Gemstone Soft Twist Silk Yarn details:
• Fiber content: 100% Silk
• Gauge is K: 5-7 stitches/in on sz 3-5 C: 4-5 stitches/in on sz E-4 to 7
• Light
• Wraps/inch (wpi) 14
• Weaving tabby sett 8-10
• Weaving twill sett 12-14
• Yardage: 1100 yards/lb
- • 240 yards/3.5 oz hank
Gemstone Soft Twist Silk Yarn description:
Halcyon Yarn's Gemstone Silks are simply the highest quality silks for weaving or knitting. Our silks are a great value in several weights and rich gorgeous colors. Luster, color and beauty... like gemstones spun into a perfect silk yarn. As precious and faceted as their namesake minerals Halcyons Gemstone 100% silks capture light and add dimension to textiles.
Halcyon's Gemstone Soft Twist Silk is a heavier single ply silk that glows with a soft sheen. Comparable in weight to the 2/5 silk our Soft Twist Silk is perfect in sport weight knitting and the looser spin creates a gorgeous drape and soft texture in woven or knitted pieces. Halcyon's Signature Gemstone Soft Twist Silk is perfect for knitting on its own or for weaving as yardage for silk garments or custom silk upholstery fabric or tapestries. Soft Twist single ply silk combines well with other yarns in warp or weft to add strength, luster and soft texture to finished items. Gemstone Soft Twist Silk is available in economical 240 yard hanks.
Made of the finest Chinese silk fibers, spun in Switzerland, and dyed in the United States, these silk yarns exceed the highest standards. Silk has minimal shrinkage and very little elasticity, it is also extremely strong. Whether you are weaving silk yardage or knitting a silk scarf you will be amazed by the elegance or every piece you make from silk. Gemstone skeins are hank skeins and will need to be rewound to balls or spools before use.
Using Silk in Knitting: The luster is lovely, but the inelasticity may be a challenge eased by choosing textured stitches, and patterns which feature hems, picot or crocheted edges rather than ribs. Or blend with a soft wool or wool silk combination for ribbings. Be creative and do gauge swatches to find the best match (usually fingering to sport). Avoid highly contoured patterns as detail will tend to disappear.
Using Silk in Weaving: Since silk does not full or fill out, use a denser sett than for wools. Gemstone Silks are wonderful combined with fine wools or blends, we recommend Jaggerspun wools.
Care: We recommend dry cleaning. After testing a swatch, you can try hand washing, and then rolling in a towel and hanging to remove dampness. Do not soak. For strongly contrasting colors we recommend steaming or wet finishing with clear cool water. Detergents may cause darker colors to run.
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Gemstone Silk Bouclé Light Yarn
∼Yarn line #155
Gemstone Silk Bouclé Light Yarn details:
• Fiber content: 100% silk
• Gauge is K: 5-5.5 stitches/in on sz 4-5 C: 3-4.5 stitches/in on sz 7 to I-9
• Light
• Wraps/inch (wpi) 14
• Weaving tabby sett 10-12
• Weaving twill sett 12-15
• Yardage: 1480 yards/lb
- • 324 yards/3.5 oz hank
Gemstone Silk Bouclé Light Yarn description:
Halcyon Yarn's Gemstone Silks are simply the highest quality silks for weaving or knitting. Our silks are a great value in several weights and rich gorgeous colors. Luster, color and beauty... like gemstones spun into a perfect silk yarn. As precious and faceted as their namesake minerals Halcyons Gemstone 100% silks capture light and add dimension to textiles.
Halcyon's Gemstone Silk Bouclé brings extraordinary texture and soft sheen to this versatile and unique 100% silk yarn. The small loops offer rich surface interest in knitted or woven pieces and give more body and shape to finished designs. Silk Bouclé is suitable for knitting at a DK weight alone or can be combined with other yarns for added interest and heavier gauge, the smooth fiber and evenness of the loops makes it easier to work with than many textured yarns. Weavers working with Silk Bouclé will enjoy using it in either warp or weft, however we find it works most easily and shows off its unique texture the best when combined with another smooth yarn such as a JaggerSpun wool. Beautiful for an entire piece or as an accent throughout your work the shimmering boucle texture adds even greater depth to colors and elevates every project to a work of art! Gemstone Silk Bouclé is available in economical 324 yard hanks.
Made of the finest Chinese silk fibers, spun in Switzerland, and dyed in the United States, these silk yarns exceed the highest standards. Silk has minimal shrinkage and very little elasticity, it is also extremely strong. Whether you are weaving silk yardage or knitting a silk scarf you will be amazed by the elegance or every piece you make from silk. Gemstone skeins are hank skeins and will need to be rewound to balls or spools before use.
Using Silk in Knitting: The luster is lovely, but the inelasticity may be a challenge eased by choosing textured stitches, and patterns which feature hems, picot or crocheted edges rather than ribs. Or blend with a soft wool or wool silk combination for ribbings. Be creative and do gauge swatches to find the best match (usually fingering to sport). Avoid highly contoured patterns as detail will tend to disappear.
Using Silk in Weaving: Since silk does not full or fill out, use a denser sett than for wools. Gemstone Silks are wonderful combined with fine wools or blends, we recommend Jaggerspun wools.
Care: We recommend dry cleaning. After testing a swatch, you can try hand washing, and then rolling in a towel and hanging to remove dampness. Do not soak. For strongly contrasting colors we recommend steaming or wet finishing with clear cool water. Detergents may cause darker colors to run.
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