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This Pure Silk yarn 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. T
This Pure Silk Yarn 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 Knitting for Olive's Soft Silk Mohair.
Fiber | 100% Pure silk |
Yarn Weight | Fingering |
Yardage | 273 yards (250 meters) |
Weight | 50 grams (1.76 ounces) |
Knitting Needle Size | US 2½ - 3.0 mm |
Knitting Gauge | 28.0 sts = 4 inches |
Suggested Care | Hand wash cold. Lay flat to dry. |