Silk & Camel Fingering

Description

Silk camel yarn is a sophisticated blend that highlights the best of both silk and camel hair, creating a yarn thats both luxurious and practical. The silk component dominates, lending a sleek, glossy surface with a buttery-smooth texture that glides through the hands, making it a joy to knit or weave. Camel hair, sourced from Bactrian camels, adds a warm, soft, and slightly fuzzy quality, providing insulation without the bulk. This combination results in a yarn thats lightweight yet cozy, with a refined sheen and exceptional drape, ideal for crafting elegant garments like flowing shawls, delicate sweaters, or intricate lace scarves. Its durability ensures pieces hold up over time, and it takes dye beautifully, producing vibrant or nuanced colors that enhance its upscale appeal. While perfect for detailed stitchwork due to its smooth consistency, silk camel yarns premium nature often makes it a splurge for special projects, prized by artisans for its balance of beauty and functionality.

Suggested Patterns: Djinny, Spellcaster, Artus & Anne, Sheer Magic, Van Briggle Henley, Petals Top, Angels in Churches, Peony Moon, Aspergillum, Juerga Neck Warmer and Cuffs, Viviane, Tarta, Violet, Hellebores, Triticum.

Yarn Specs:

• 70/30% Silk/Camel Wool
• 2 ply
• Approx 378 yards (4oz)
• 4 oz / 115 gr
• 4 to 6 sts per inch
• Needles size US 3 – 7 (3.25 to 4.5 mm)
• Made in the USA
• Hand wash