a-20 silk stainless steel

Like linen or wool stainless steel yarns, the core is stainless steel and silk is wrapped around it. Because of the stainless steel, there is a memory in the yarn. Create something, twist it around! It will stay in that shape unless you straighten it out. It is probably easiest if you knit this yarn in 2 strands, however a lace stitch in a single strand is beautiful. If you have a difficulty casting on this yarn, please use another similar color/weight cotton or silk thread to cast on first then switch to a single strand on the 3rd row or so. Works fine as a warp yarn for weavers, but it is a bit tricky. If you are just starting to use this yarn, use it as a weft yarn first. 4-5 cones will be a whole knitted garment. Please note that the colors you see on the screen may not be accurate as each monitor displays differently. Thank you for your understanding. unit size: 1/2 oz. content: 69% silk, 31% stainless steel yardage: 311 yds. weight: lace suggested epi for weaving: 20-30 suggested needle size for knitting: us no. 2-8