“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, what we have in stock here is all we have to offer. We will not be restocking. STOCK IS LIMITED! (These yarns were imported prior to the pandemic and have been kept in a sealed environment.)
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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
“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
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