FAIR TRADE LACE WEIGHT SILK YARN

This animika yarn (environmentally friendly reclaimed silk yarn) is handspun by women in India from Mulberry and Tussah silk Noil. This lightweight silk yarn is ideal for knitting, crocheting, dyeing and weaving. Single Ply and next to skin soft. It is full of playful spirals of color, creating a balance between fun and delicate! Soft and light, this yarn is perfect for any lightweight project on your to-do list.

Handmade and hand dyed by our amazing artisans in India.

Length:  300 yards
Yarn Weight:  1 - Sock, Fingering
Yarn Material:  Anamika Silk (It's from silk waste and fairly traded!)
Needle Size:  1 - 3           Hook Size:  B - E
Gauge:  6.75-8 / 5.25-8 sts per inch
Physical Quality:  Soft and Silky!   How to clean: Dry Clean or hand wash cold. Best for:  Knitting, Crocheting, Needlepoint, Embroidery, Tatting

This reclaimed silk yarn comes from Darn Good Yarn. They hand-selects 300 women in Nepal and India for their skill and offers them appropriate means to support their families that not only allows them to survive, but to thrive. By allowing these women to work from home, Darn Good Yarn has the ability to spread employment opportunities to people who might not otherwise have the chance.