Recycled Silk yarn and fibers


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OUT OF STOCK AT PRESENT

This original version of Kathmandu
is your basic all-around recycled silk.
Slightly overtwisted with fabulous shine,
it is a good choice for items requiring shape
like bags and Cardigans
KATHMANDU 200G Skein 80-90 yds) $15.00
NEW! This yarn is like butter! Forget
everything you know about recycled silk
It is soft, evenly spun, shiny and not
over twisted. A smaller gauge than most recycled
silk, it knits like a worsted yarn instead of a
bulky. Great for next to the skin items.
KATHMANDU HAND PICKED100 G Skein (80-90 Yds) $10.00
NEW! This Hand Picked is made from dark colored silks:
deep blue and purple. A soft hand and blended
colors make this an exceptionally lovely yarn for
scarves and garments. Great for "next to the skin" items
KATHMANDU HAND PICKED DARK100 G Skein (80-90 Yds) $10.00
"Unrefined" is a softer, less twisted
version of Kathmandu. It has the
same vivid colors and makes lovely
sweaters, shawls, scarves and Hats. Two
100g skeins makes a nice sized hat or scarf
KATHMANDU: UNREFINED200 g Skein (80-90 yds) $15.00
"Twisted" is tightly spun and over-
twisted making it fabulous for bags
boxes, rugs and anything that needs a
stiff fabric. The fibers are aligned
giving it a lovely sheen and clear, bright
colors.
KATHMANDU: TWISTED200 g Skein (80-90 yds) $15.00
This gold-touched yarn is made from
natural fiber remnants. Similar to silk,
rayon has the same fabulous shine and lovely
drape. Lots of gold strands give it a hint of
glitz and a bit of an eyelash look. It is well
suited to scarves, shawls, ponchos, sweaters
and hats. 200g will make a nice sized scarf or hat.
MIDAS200g Skein (150-175 yds) $12.00
A fabulous mix of colors - it is similar
to the Midas but without the touches of gold
It is sofe, shiny and has a lovely drape. It is
great for scarves, shawls, sweaters and hats
MILLEFIORI200g Skein (150-175 yds) $12.00
This is a Rayon & Silk, novelty yarn with little eyelashy stands
creating a soft feathery texture. The colors are soft
pastels and a bit of glitz this shinyyarn, soptisticated look
NEW! GLITZ100g Skein (Approx 100 yds) $7.00
The darker side of Glitz-- this yarn has deep purples,
blues and rose tones for a more dramatic color scheme.
This one is a novelty type yarn--with little eyelashy strands
for a feathery soft texture.
NEW! GLITZ DARK100g Skein (Approx 100 yds) $7.00
This is a first time we've seen yarn like this. It is made entirely from
from remnants strips of fabric that the silk fibers are imported in. It is
totally different from any of the other recycled yarns. It is not soft but
makes interesting fabircs. The long strips of silk create a distinctive
stripe effect when knitted
NEW! LIVE WIRE200g Skein (Approx 105 yds) $15.00
Looks like Kathmandu but this yarn is silk free. It's made from other
natural fibers - cotton and rayon. It is a perfect substitute for
patterns calling for recycled silk. Lovely colors, nice shine and animal
friendly
NEW! VEGAN200g Skein (150-175 yds) $10.00
This yarn had a nice bath before its trip here. Each skein is
washed with a softener and put in the sun to dry creating a soft
fluffy yarn with more blended colors. Pre-shrunk and great for
clothing and accessories
BATHED200g Skein (160-190 yds) $16.00 NEW!
They have a similar texture to the recycled
silk and are also handspun from remnant threads.
These are actually from banana fabric remnants from
India and the Philippines. They are dyed solid colors
and have a really nice sheen.
BANANA FIBERS200g Skein (145-150 yds) $12.00
Just like the yarn these fibers are
full of color. They are completely different
from anything you've ever worked with.
Staple length ranges from 2" to 2'. Spin the
fibers as they are for wild coloration, blend
them with other fibers or use them to create novelty
yarn. Whatever you do it will be unique. These are NOT
for the perfectionist spinner!
PREMIUM SPINNING FIBERS8 oz bag, $20.00

Hand Dyed yarns
If you LOVE Multidirectional Knitting see a sample below

55% Mohair, 45% Wool. 160 Yards, 4 ounces. 4 sts /inch on US Size 8-10-
Papa Goat, Chromatophobia SOLD
55% Mohair, 45% Wool
160 Yards 4 ounces
4 sts/inch on US Size 8-10
Papa GoatSurf n Seaweed $18.00
100% Merino Wool
250 Yards, 4 ounces
4-5 sts per inch on US 4-6
250 Yards, 4 ounces
Licorice Twist Firey Kiss $18.00
100% Merino
250 Yards, 4 ounces
4-5 sts/inch on US 4-6
MERINO Chromatophobia $18.00
Mama Goat
55% Mohair, 45% Wool
245 Yards, 4 ounces
5 sts/inch US 6-8
Mama GoatShrieking Violet $18.00 (One Left)
Velvet
100% Viscose Rayon
300 Yards, 299 Grams
22 sts/4 in US size 8
Available in Red, Blue and Black
Velvet$14.00

This is knit from Papa Goat Chromatophobia