Knitting for Olive Pure Silk

$11.00

Knitting for Olive Pure Silk is a soft, exclusive yarn of pure bourette silk (raw silk) produced from silk fibers collected from cocoons after the chrysalises are allowed to mature into moths and escape. Silk has extensive heat-regulating qualities and can therefore be used in garments all year round.ย  Silk can absorb up to30% of…


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Description

Our Pure Silk is made of 100 % bourette silk. Bourette silk is made of silk waste created during silk processing. The short, leftover silk fibers are spun into a new yarn. It has a rustic and uneven look and is less shiny than other types of silk. This is the perfect yarn for summer tops and summer dresses, but it will also make a luxurious sweater combined with our Soft Silk Mohair.

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Additional information

Weight 55 g
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Brand

Knitting For Olive

Fiber

100 % silk, Oeko-Tex Standard 100

Yarn Weight

Fingering

Yarn Type

Mono

Tension

28 stitches to 4"

Yarn Length

273yds (250m)

Net Weight

50g (1.76oz)

Needle Size

3.0mm (US2)

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