“Clackamas”
Merino & Tussah Silk Yarn
SH-0004
80% Superwash Merino Wool/20% Tussah Silk
Crisp, buff white.
4 ply – fingering weight
386 yd/353 m;
3.5 oz/100 g skein
$18.00
per skein
fine fibers & yarns – silk & silk blends
studio of artist/author W.J. Johnson
Due to the current complexities with importing silk and silk-blend yarns, and because of the worldwide coronavirus, what I have in stock here is all that I have to offer for the immediate future. (These yarns were imported prior to the pandemic and have been kept in a sealed environment.)
Note: Prices are subject to change without notice. As new stock is eventually purchased, the prices will undoubtably increase. Price increases will apply to special orders.Scroll down to see more yarns
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“Clackamas”
Merino & Tussah Silk Yarn
SH-0004
80% Superwash Merino Wool/20% Tussah Silk
Crisp, buff white.
4 ply – fingering weight
386 yd/353 m;
3.5 oz/100 g skein
$18.00
per skein
“Lotus”
Merino, Yak, & Cultivated Silk Yarn
SH-0006
60% Superwash Merino Wool/20% Yak/20% Cultivated Silk
One skein is enough for a pair of women's medium size lace socks. This 3-ply Italian yarn is a beautiful soft natural grey. Due to the well-spun ply, the shorter yak fibers do NOT have a tendency to bloom out of the yarn. Very soft and drapes well. When dyeing, the combination of superwash merino wool, yak, and silk produce spectacular colors. (Origin: Italy)
Weaving: May be used for warp or weft.
Knitting: 3-ply, fingering weight
404 yd/369 m;
3.5 oz/100 g skein
CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK UNTIL SOMETIME IN 2021 – MAY BE ORDERED AT SPECIAL REQUEST
Contact us if you wish to order a certain quantity.
$28.00
per skein
“Peru”
Alpaca, Merino, & Cultivated Silk Yarn
SH-0052
50% Fine Alpaca/30% Merino Wool/20% Cultivated Silk
–DISCONTINUTED–
ONLY AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
Very soft, creamy white. Perfect for garments that are worn next to the skin.
4 ply – worsted weight
approx. 222 yd/202 m;
3.5 oz/100 g skein
$17.00
per skein
“Arequipa”
Merino & Cultivated Silk Yarn
SH-0054
85% 19.5 count Merino Wool/15% Cultivated Silk
STOCK IS LOW! MORE QUANTITIES WILL BE ORDERED SOMETIME IN 2021 OR BY SPECIAL ORDER Contact us if you wish to order a certain quantity.
Brilliant white and very soft to the skin.
2-ply – fingering weight
488 yd/446 m;
3.5 oz/100 g skein
$16.00
per skein
“Argentina”
Polwarth Wool & Tussah Silk Yarn
SH-0056
85% Polwarth Wool/15% Silk
Very soft, creamy white. Perfect for garments that are worn next to the skin.
3-ply – DK weight
approx. 294 yd/269 m;
3.5 oz/100 g skein
$11.00
per skein
“Santa Cruz”
Merino & Cultivated Silk Yarn
SH-0058
85% 19.5 count Merino Wool/15% Cultivated Silk
Brilliant white and very soft to the skin. A little heavier-weight version of SH-0054 (Arequipa).
3-ply – sport weight
326 yd/298 m;
3.5 oz/100 g skein
CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK UNTIL 4/20 – MAY BE ORDERED AT SPECIAL REQUEST
Contact us if you wish to order a certain quantity.
$16.50
per skein
“Adora”
Alpaca, Merino Wool, & Cultivated Silk Yarn
SH-0059
45% Baby Alpaca/45% 19.5 micron Merino Wool/10% Cultivated Silk
Extremely soft against the skin. Bright white. This yarn has a really gorgeous, distinctive 2-ply structure.
2-ply – DK weight
approx. 245 yd/224 m;
3.5 oz/100 g skein
$17.00
per skein
Silk/Linen Yarn
SH-10-207
65% Cultivated Silk/35% Linen
This yarn has a high silk content, so its drape is soft rather than crisp. When dyed with acid dyes, the linen "tints" rather than being dyed, so the result is an elegant heathered color. (Origin: Switzerland)
Weaving: 30/2 construction – May be used for warp or weft. 30 epi.
Knitting: 2-ply – Cobweb Lace weight (10+ st in/2.5 cm; #000–1 US/1.5–2.25 mm needle)
827 yd/756 m;
1.8 oz/50 g skein
$30.00
per skein
Silk/Camel Yarn
SH-10-216
This silk and camel yarn is beautifully blended, resulting in a subtle, heathery look. It is wonderfully soft and drapey. (Origin: Switzerland)
Weaving: 12/3 construction – May be used for warp or weft. 14 epi.
Knitting: 2-ply – fingering weight
21 yd/202 m;
1.8 oz/50 g skein
$26.00
per skein