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Fiber content 100% Silk

Item put up 3.5 oz skein

Yardage per item 260 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

Halcyon Yarn

2/5 Natural Silk Yarn
#145

2/5 Natural Silk Yarn | Skein

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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

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.

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Close-up image of a bundle of 2/5 Natural Silk Yarn from Henry's Attic. The yarn strands are tightly twisted together, creating a textured appearance ideal for weaving. The image focuses on the detailed fibers and the smooth, creamy color of this silk-like yarn skein.
#1450000S

Natural

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