52 wpi
Size: Fine
Sample #16
Silk--Fine
Fiber: Silk
Weight of Skein: 32 grams
Appl: #1600203
Type: Bombyx Mori sliver
Length: 544 Yards
Spinning Equipment Used:
Flyer Wheel
Direction of Twist: Z
# of Plies: 1
Finishing: The yarn was washed, blocked and steam set by hand.
Technique: This fine yarn screams out "lace".
Crocheted lace, knitted lace or woven lace are all potential projects because of the fine,
even, lustrous qualities of this yarn. The silk could also be used for warp or weft,
tightly set for fine fabric.
Reason for Choice of this Sample: This was the highest quality silk obtainable. Strong, long white and lustrous with not nips.
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