Tussah Tweed (100% silk)

The fine, impressively marled surface characterizes this 100% tussah silk fingering weight yarn.  Tussah silk is known for its strength and rich golden hue and is humanely harvested from wild silk moths.  Tussah Tweed comes in many beautiful colorways and is a beautiful lightweight yarn for warmer months.  BC Garn is a Danish family-owned business focused on creating deep color palettes with environmentally-friendly yarns.

Tussah Tweed has a muted stitch definition.  The knitted fabric has excellent drape and is very lightweight.

YARDAGE:  

250 m/273 yds per 50 gm skein

GAUGE:  

27 sts by 39 rows = 10 cm/4 in in stockinette stitch on 2.75 mm (US 2) needles

RECOMMENDED NEEDLE SIZE: 

2 mm - 3 mm (US 0 to US 3) needles