Sea Silk | Handmaiden
Hand dyed right here in Halifax, Sea Silk is a gorgeous blend of silk and Seacell* that packs a punch with 400m on a single skein. This yarn has a beautiful glossy look, with wonderful softness and drape. Perfect for shawls and summer garments!
Handmaiden designs their colourways so that variegated and solid colours can work together well. Get creative pairing different colourways for striping or colourblocking!
*Seacell is an eco-friendly cellulose fiber made from seaweed, using a similar closed-loop system to Lyocell production.
DETAILS
CONTENT: 70% silk, 30% seacell
WEIGHT: Fingering
TEXTURE: Glossy, plied, smooth, drapey
UNIT WEIGHT: 100g
METERAGE: 400 meters (437 yards)
NEEDLE SIZE: 3mm (US 2)
GAUGE: 26 stitches = 10cm/4"
WRAPS PER INCH:
FELTABLE: No
WASHABILITY: Machine wash cold & gentle, or hand wash, and lay flat to dry
HOW IT'S MADE
This yarn is hand dyed by Handmaiden in their studio right here in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Handmaiden designs all their colourways, and employs emerging artists and recent graduates like textile artists, painters, and illustrators who have a natural affinity for combining and mixing colour. Read more about Handmaiden's brand vision here.
PROJECT IDEAS
Sea Silk would be lovely for summer tanks and tees, shawls, skirts, and blouses! Holding two strands together gives you a DK/Worsted weight and creates a lovely effect with the variegation. As well, holding it with a mohair softens the variegation slightly and adds a beautiful halo to your work.