Dyed China Silk!

Pure Chinese Silk, so Lustrous it glows,  tremendously lightweight and smooth.  50g skeins.

This fabulous yarn is spun in China in a 5/2 gauge. It is a 2ply yarn, hence the "2" in 5/2, with the five being a measure of the thickness of the ply.  The end result is a yarn that is approximately the same thickness as a DK cotton yarn.  1250 ypp, about 138 yards per 50g.

Silk takes dye like no other fiber can--the colors are deeply intense without being bright or flashy.  The color shines from within--the essence of itself.  There is simply nothing comparable.

Silk yarn has many great qualities, but be aware that pure silk has almost no elasticity, and will stretch when wet.  If you choose the right projects for pure silk yarns, you will be very pleased.  Try this yarn on larger needles for a lacy shawl, scarf or even a lace overblouse with little shaping.  

We hand dye all our own silk yarns;  please allow approximately 2 weeks extra delivery time.