Knitsilk Regular Recycled Sari Silk Yarn - Black, 100 Grams (50-70 Yards) | Soft, Eco-Friendly Craft Yarn
Knitsilk Regular Recycled Sari Silk Yarn - Black, 100 Grams (50-70 Yards) | Soft, Eco-Friendly Craft Yarn
RECLAIMED SILK · TIMELESS COLOUR · CREATIVE MAKING
🖤 Classic Black, Full of Handmade Character
Let texture take centre stage. KnitSilk Regular Recycled Sari Silk Yarn in Black combines upcycled sari fabric, hand-spun character and silk sheen for knitting, weaving, jewellery and expressive fibre art.
Imagine a dark woven accent against a pale background, or a silk-wrapped bangle that catches the light. Hold a skein, explore the strand and make a small sample: this is a material to discover through your hands.
Approximately 100 g • 50–70 yards (46–64 m) • Black • Hand-spun recycled sari silk
Super Bulky / Category 6: approximate yardage-based planning estimate. Try approximately 8 mm knitting needles or an 8 mm crochet hook, then swatch and adjust.
🧶 Key Characteristics
- 🖤 Black colour for contrast, understated accents and versatile styling.
- ♻️ Made from upcycled sari fabric.
- 👐 Hand-spun construction with textural character.
- ✨ Described in the source listing as soft, with texture and silk sheen.
- 🎨 Explore knitting, weaving, jewellery and mixed-media craft techniques.
📏 Product Specifications
| Material | Recycled sari silk from upcycled sari fabric |
| Construction | Hand spun |
| Colour | Black |
| Net yarn weight | Approximately 100 g per skein, excluding packaging |
| Length | Approximately 50–70 yards (46–64 metres) per skein |
| Texture and finish | Textured, with silk sheen |
| Yarn weight category | Super Bulky / Category 6, approximate yardage-based estimate; not gauge-verified |
| Approximate needle size | 8 mm starting estimate; swatch first |
| Approximate crochet hook size | 8 mm starting estimate; swatch first |
📐 Understanding yarn weight and tool sizes
50–70 yards per 100 g converts to approximately 46–64 metres per 100 g. Super Bulky / Category 6 is an approximate planning label, not a measured gauge classification. Yardage alone cannot determine a standard category because silk density and hand-spun construction affect thickness. Start with approximately 8 mm needles or an 8 mm hook, make a sample and adjust for your stitch pattern and tension. Tool sizes are untested estimates, not guaranteed specifications.
🎨 Creative Uses & Project Ideas
Tap to explore. These are starting ideas, not tested patterns or guaranteed one-skein projects. Finished items and additional supplies are not included.
🖼️ Contrast weaving and wall art
Work black silk as a textural weft alongside a suitable warp. Try narrow bands against a pale background or experiment with a monochrome panel. Sample the structure and measure consumption before scaling up.
💍 Wrapped bangles and jewellery details
Wrap short lengths around a smooth craft base or combine the yarn with compatible findings. Secure ends carefully and test any adhesive on an offcut. Check for colour transfer before prolonged skin contact.
🧣 Textured scarf or knitted accent panel
Use simple stitches to explore the surface and drape. Make a washed swatch before selecting tools and dimensions. A full accessory may require several skeins; calculate from your chosen pattern and measured gauge.
🎁 Tassels, bag embellishments and gift details
Use shorter lengths for decorative tassels, ties or stitched accents. Attach them securely for their intended use. These ideas are embellishments, not tested load-bearing straps.
🧵 Mixed-media silhouettes and couching
Lay the strand onto a contrasting textile background and secure it with suitable stitching thread. Explore outlines, abstract shapes and layered textures. Test the backing and attachment method first.
🌱 Sustainability Story
Upcycled sari fabric finds another creative use in this yarn. Plan your project, save short lengths for embellishment and explore material reuse through making. No independent environmental certification, measured carbon footprint or specific cruelty-free claim is established for this listing.
🔍 How This Yarn Compares
- Versus smooth, uniform silk: choose it for hand-spun textural character rather than assuming identical stitch definition.
- Versus wool: silk behaves differently; test elasticity and drape before substituting into a wool pattern.
- Versus cotton: its sheen and surface offer a different effect. Swatch and test care before substitution.
- Versus sari silk ribbon: this is a hand-spun yarn, not a flat ribbon. Match the strand format to your technique.
🫧 Care & Working Guidance
Conservative guidance, not a verified wash-test result for this batch.
- 🧶 Swatch before choosing gauge, tool size and final dimensions.
- 💧 Test a small sample separately for washing response and colour transfer.
- 🤲 If the sample tolerates washing, hand wash gently in cool water with a silk-suitable cleanser. Do not rub or wring.
- 🌬️ Dry the sample flat in shade and check changes before washing a finished project.
- 🚫 Avoid bleach, tumble drying and direct high heat.
- 🧺 Store dry, away from snagging surfaces and prolonged direct sunlight.
👋 Who Is This For?
- Knitters exploring texture through swatching.
- Weavers looking for contrasting dark accents.
- Jewellery makers working with wrapped details.
- Mixed-media artists layering silk and reclaimed materials.
- Makers interested in giving upcycled sari fabric another creative life.
❓ What can one skein make?
Try small samples, jewellery accents or embellishments. Each skein offers approximately 50–70 yards. Actual yield depends on dimensions, stitch choice and tension; no project yield is tested here.
❓ Is the weight category exact?
No. Super Bulky / Category 6 is a yardage-based planning estimate. Confirm thickness and gauge with a swatch before following a standard-category pattern. The 8 mm tool suggestions are also approximate starting points.
✨ Why Choose KnitSilk?
Explore distinctive craft materials with clear specifications, practical ideas and a separation between verified product details and creative estimates. Black Regular Recycled Sari Silk Yarn brings reclaimed material, hand-spun texture and silk sheen to your next experiment. Global shipping from India; delivery options depend on destination.
🖤 Reimagined silk. Quiet colour. Endless creative possibilities. 🧶
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Item Length | 70 yard |
| Item Weight | 100 g |
| Package Dimensions | 10,5 cm x 7,5 cm x 7 cm |
| Package Weight | 150 g |
Black
Silk
Chunky
Hand wash cold
8mm
8mm
Clothing, Home decor, DIY craft project og Jewelry making
