This 30/70 blend of tussah silk and WGW superfine merino is the same yarn we sell as sock yarn. The different dye responses of the two fibres result in a subtle heathered look.  It’s a 4 ply, spun from 4 singles in two pairs, in “twist-on-twist” style to improve wearability.

4 PLY or FINGERING 30% SILK REINFORCED; TWIST-ON-TWIST SPIN

METRIC UNITS: 100 g: 472 m.
Tension: 28 st/36 rows for 10 x 10 cm square on 3.25 mm needles.
US/UK Units: 3.5 oz: 516 yd.
Tension: 28 st/36 rows for 4 x 4 inch square on US 3 or UK 10 needles.
CARE: Hand wash cold, dry flat, medium iron, dry cleanable.