Kibiso Natural Silk | Colours | Weave Knit Crochet
Kibiso Natural Silk yarn is another unusual and beautiful Japanese yarn. It has a beautiful crisp feel with a full body and great structure - which softens a little with use or washing.
Kibiso Silk will add wonderful texture to a garment, textile art, jewellery or bag. Surprisingly when knitted or crocheted it makes into a wonderfully light garment with a translucent quality. Kibiso Silk is also gorgeous in your weaving (warp or weft).
The Details
- 100% silk
- Weight: approx 14gm / 0.5oz
- Length: 136m / 150 yards
- Suggested needle: 2.75-3.25mm (US 2-3)
- Suggested epi for weaving: 15 - 20
- Lace / novelty
- Habu Textiles Kibiso Silk Yarn N-63
- Dyed with AZO-free dyes - eco-friendly and non-toxic
Kibiso silk yarn is also available in natural in a finer and a chunky version.
Kibiso is the protective outer surface of the silk cocoon and is normally discarded as part of the milling and spinning process. This artisan yarn is crafted from the waste product with the remaining sericin giving the yarn it's body. You can remove the sericin (degum) with washing and the yarn will transform into something which is wonderfully soft - a complete contrast!
Video shows a sample piece knitted in Charcoal on 8mm needles.
Pattern suggestion: the gorgeous AMIME pattern by Kirsten Johnstone (on Ravelry)
Browse our Inspirations page for creative ideas for our fabulous yarns
Nice to Know
- All ORA orders are packed in a gorgeous unbleached, calico drawstring bag
- All ORA yarns are stored away from the sunlight and in a pet free and smoke free environment
Care
- Dry clean
