Silk

Silk is spun from the cocoons of silkworms which they have spun to transform from caterpillar to silk moth. The pupae are killed and removed from the cocoons, which are then soaked and spun into silk fibres.

There are several kinds of wild silk, but these give a much smaller amount of silk, so cultivated silk is far more common from harvested silkworms. Silk is produced in many countries around the world, but China and India produce the most silk annually.

World War 2 interrupted the silk trade from Asia, making silk prices increase rapidly. This led the US industry to look for synthetic alternatives such as nylon which is used extensively today.

Silk is one of the strongest natural fibres but loses 20% of it’s strength when wet. It has poor elasticity, and if stretched will remain like that. It is a poor conductor of electricity and is therefore susceptible to static cling. It is a smooth, soft fibre with a high sheen but is not slippery like synthetic alternatives. It has been used since ancient times and is still a highly popular fibre.

Silk blend yarns

Lace

Egyptian – baby alpaca, silk & linen (heavy lace)
Heavenly – baby alpaca, silk & cashmere
Kid Silk – kid mohair & silk
Silver Sparkle – merino, silk & silver stellina
Tranquil – silk & baby camel

DK

Egyptian – baby alpaca, silk & linen
Tibetan – merino, silk & yak

4ply

Decadence – BFL & silk
Gold Sparkle – merino, nylon & gold stellina
Silky Sea – silk & seacell
Tranquil – silk & baby camel

Aran

Merino Silk – merino & silk

4ply silk baby camel yarn in shade Autumn Rose — 4ply Tranquil in Autumn Rose

4ply Gold Sparkle yarn in hand dyed colourway Sunset Party — 4ply Gold Sparkle in Sunset Party

4ply Merino yarn with gold stellina sparkle hand-dyed in colourway Forget-me-not — 4ply Sparkle in Forget-me-not

Lace Egyptian yarn in shade She Sells Seashells — Lace Egyptian in She Sells Seashells

4ply Silk Seacell yarn in hand dyed shade Jellyfish — 4ply Silky Sea in Jellyfish

4ply silk baby camel yarn in shade Down To Earth — Lace Tranquil in Down To Earth

DK Egyptian in shade Rainbow Flourite — DK Egyptian in Rainbow Flourite

4ply Decadence yarn in shade Fairy Dust — 4ply Decadence in Marshmallow

Lace Heavenly yarn in shade Rose Quartz — Lace Heavenly in Rose Quartz

DK Tibetan yarn in hand dyed shade Morgawr — DK Tibetan in Morgawr

4ply Sparkle yarn hand dyed in colourway Winter Sunset — 4ply Sparkle in Winter Sunset

Lace Sparkle yarn hand-dyed in colourway Ocean Blue — Lace Sparkle in Ocean Blue

Knit and crochet kits

Day Dreaming Wrap knit kit
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Flower Row Crescent Shawlette knit kit
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Flowery Infinity Scarf knit kit
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In the Kelp Garden Wrap knit kit
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Mordros Sweater knit kit
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Penhale Shawl crochet kit
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Rhombile Brioche Scarf knit kit
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Sea Silk Stole knit kit
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Slouchie Twist Beanie Hat knit kit
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Tehidy Shawl crochet kit
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Tidal Wrap knit kit
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Waterlap Shawl knit kit
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