This raw silk yarn is hand-spun from the cocoon and then plied and hand-dyed. It is strikingly distinctive and reflects light beautifully. Great for lacy shawls. Work double or triple for a sturdier fabric.
Shaman is has a rustic and unique character. It is fingering weight made from 4 plies of hand-spun silk. Right from the cocoon. Yes, there are some knots and irregularities, but I just knit right over them and find the yarn has enough character that these idiosyncrasies do not detract from the beauty of the knitted fabric. I like the reminder that it is actually made by human beings!
Patterns in Shaman
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100% hand-spun hand-dyed Raw Silk
ca 300 m = 50 gram hank
Needles: 4 - 4,5 mm / US 6 - 7
Gauge: 18 - 22 sts = 10 cm / 4"
