Knitting for Olive Pure Silk is a soft, exclusive yarn of pure bourette silk (raw silk) produced from silk fibers collected from cocoons after the chrysalises are allowed to mature into moths and escape. Wonderful for all seasons, we especially reach for it during warmer months. It makes for such lovely accessories and light tops!

fiber: 100% silk
gauge: 27-32 stitches = 4 inches
suggested needles: US 0-3 (2.0mm – 3.25mm)
length: 273 yards (249 meters)
weight: 50 grams
care: hand wash in cool water and lay flat to dry.

The yarn is STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX certified.