Two KnitSilk Products Every European Maker Needs: Recycled Sari Silk & Merino Silk Yarn
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Two KnitSilk Products Every European Maker Needs πͺπΊπͺ‘
At KnitSilk, we make hundreds of products β but two stand above the rest as the perfect introduction to what Indian artisan silk can be. These are the two products that European makers discover first, fall in love with immediately, and return to again and again. This is their full story.
Artisan Indian Silk β For European Makers
Hand-dyed β’ Artisan-made β’ Sustainable β’ Ships to all EU countries
Shop at knitsilk.eu ββ»οΈ Product 1: Recycled Sari Silk Ribbon Yarn
KnitSilk's most iconic product β the circular economy in skein form
KnitSilk Recycled Sari Silk Ribbon Yarn β every skein is unique
What Is It?
Made from the fabric of worn Indian saris β hand-torn into strips by artisans, joined together, and wound into skeins of extraordinary colour and texture. Every skein is completely unique. No two are ever the same.
- Weight: Super Bulky
- Content: 100% Recycled Sari Silk
- Weight/Yardage: 50g / 30 yards
- Colours: Vibrant multicolour β each skein unique
- Origin: Artisan-made in India
- Sustainability: 100% upcycled β zero new silk production
- Baskets & storage bowls
- Wall hangings & fiber art
- MacramΓ© & knotting
- Bags & accessories
- Home decor & gift wrapping
- Mixed media textile art
Worn saris given a second life β zero waste
No two skeins identical β one-of-a-kind projects
Fair wages, traditional Indian techniques
π¬ "I bought my first KnitSilk sari silk ribbon for a wall hanging and was completely blown away. The colours are unlike anything in a European yarn shop. Every skein is a surprise." β Fiber artist, Copenhagen
πͺ‘π Product 2: Merino Silk Hand-Dyed Yarn
The luxury of silk meets the warmth of merino β hand-dyed in exclusive Indian colorways
KnitSilk Merino Silk Hand-Dyed Yarn β Sport/DK Weight
What Is It?
Fine merino wool β warm, elastic, forgiving β blended with mulberry silk for luster, drape, and that unmistakable silk glow. Hand-dyed by our Indian artisan team in exclusive colorways inspired by India's landscapes, rivers, and festivals.
- Weight: Sport / DK Weight
- Content: Merino Wool & Mulberry Silk Blend
- Weight/Yardage: 100g / 225+ yards
- Colorways: Exclusive hand-dyed β multiple options
- Origin: Hand-dyed by artisans in India
- Needle Size: 3.5β4.5mm (EU standard)
- Lace & lightweight shawls
- Luxury scarves & wraps
- Fine garments & cardigans
- Accessories & hats
- First silk project β more forgiving than pure silk
Unmistakable glow of mulberry silk in every stitch
Hand-dyed colors inspired by Indian rivers & festivals
Elasticity & warmth makes silk accessible to all levels
π¬ "The merino silk blend is unlike anything in European yarn shops. The colorways are extraordinary β inspired by Indian rivers and landscapes. I have made three shawls and every one has been a showstopper." β Knitter, Amsterdam
π Side by Side: Which Is Right for You?
| Feature | β»οΈ Recycled Sari Silk | πͺ‘ Merino Silk Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Super Bulky | Sport / DK |
| Content | 100% Recycled Sari Silk | Merino + Mulberry Silk |
| Yardage | 50g / 30 yd | 100g / 225+ yd |
| Best for | Home decor, fiber art, baskets | Shawls, garments, accessories |
| Sustainability | β»οΈ 100% upcycled | πΏ 100% natural fibres |
| Skill level | All levels | Beginner to advanced |
| Ships to EU | β All EU countries | β All EU countries |
πͺπΊ Ready to Try KnitSilk?
Both products ship directly from India to your EU door β fully tracked, carefully packaged, with all customs documentation included.
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