LITLG - Silk Merino

This fingering weight, equal parts silk and merino blend is pure luxury. The decadent texture and luster from the silk combine with the best wool to make a remarkable skein.  It's perfect for lace, shawls, accessories, and lightweight garments with drape.  This hand-dyed yarn comes to us from Ireland. LITLG uses yarns from farms using ethical practices. They embrace slow living, care, and quality in everything they do and their gorgeous yarns reflect that in both quality and beauty. Fiber Content 50% Silk 50% Merino Weight Fingering weight Yardage 438 yards / 400 m per 100 gram ball Suggested Needle Size US 2.5-9 / 3-5.5 mm Gauge 28 stitches / 4 inches Alternate Skeins? Yes. This yarn is dyed by hand in small batches. Every skein is unique due  to the artisan nature of hand dyeing process. To achieve an even color distribution in larger projects, alternate skeins every couple of rows.   Project Ideas Paris In Berlin Cowl Breathe And Hope Shawl Salty Air Tee Storm Shawl Squishy Factor Tori's Cat's LITLG has so many amazing yarns, and this silky, luxurious base takes color so beautifully and has an elegant sheen. There’s a lot of drape and I think it’s perfect for a special pop of color in a small shawl or warm weather tee. Lace work is lovely in this soft, but surprisingly substantial yarn. Pure luxury is how I would describe this yarn. With it being 50% silk, it has an amazing softness and sheen. It's a real treat to the hands while knitting.  It creates a fabric with beautiful drape. Patterns with lace shine in this yarn. It would make the most wonderful shawl or capelet to wear with your warmer weather outfits while out on the town or on a date night.  As usual, LITLG's colors are totally stunning. Whether you get a variegated or semi-solid, the color is always rich and complex and a total feast for the eyes.  local_laundry_serviceWashability