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Best Silk Yarns for Rigid-Heddle Weaving | KnitSilk

Best Silk Yarns for Rigid-Heddle Weaving | Knit...

KnitSilk

How yarn weight and ply change silk's behaviour on the loom Best KnitSilk silk yarns for scarves, wraps and fine yardage Calculating sett, planning warp length and caring for woven...

Best Silk Yarns for Rigid-Heddle Weaving | Knit...

KnitSilk

How yarn weight and ply change silk's behaviour on the loom Best KnitSilk silk yarns for scarves, wraps and fine yardage Calculating sett, planning warp length and caring for woven...

10 Macrame Projects With Recycled T-Shirt Yarn | KnitSilk

10 Macrame Projects With Recycled T-Shirt Yarn ...

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Why recycled t-shirt yarn holds knots and shape so well Ten beginner-to-intermediate macrame projects with rough yardage guidance Knot techniques, tension tips and finishing details for t-shirt yarn

10 Macrame Projects With Recycled T-Shirt Yarn ...

KnitSilk

Why recycled t-shirt yarn holds knots and shape so well Ten beginner-to-intermediate macrame projects with rough yardage guidance Knot techniques, tension tips and finishing details for t-shirt yarn

Charmeuse vs Habotai vs Chiffon: Silk Fabric for Sewing

Charmeuse vs Habotai vs Chiffon: Silk Fabric fo...

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Weave structure and weight: how charmeuse, habotai and chiffon are made Drape, sheen and handling differences on the cutting table Which weave suits blouses, linings, veils and floaty layers

Charmeuse vs Habotai vs Chiffon: Silk Fabric fo...

KnitSilk

Weave structure and weight: how charmeuse, habotai and chiffon are made Drape, sheen and handling differences on the cutting table Which weave suits blouses, linings, veils and floaty layers

How to Dye Silk Yarn at Home: Acid Dyes & Natural Dyes

How to Dye Silk Yarn at Home: Acid Dyes & Natur...

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Preparing undyed silk yarn: washing, mordanting and skein setup Acid dye versus natural dye methods, step by step Rinsing, setting and keeping colours fast on silk

How to Dye Silk Yarn at Home: Acid Dyes & Natur...

KnitSilk

Preparing undyed silk yarn: washing, mordanting and skein setup Acid dye versus natural dye methods, step by step Rinsing, setting and keeping colours fast on silk

Silk Embroidery Thread: A Beginner's Guide to Your First Motif

Silk Embroidery Thread: A Beginner's Guide to Y...

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What makes mulberry silk embroidery thread different: sheen, strength and strand separation Choosing needles, hoops and fabric for your first silk motif A simple starter motif plus beginner pitfalls and...

Silk Embroidery Thread: A Beginner's Guide to Y...

KnitSilk

What makes mulberry silk embroidery thread different: sheen, strength and strand separation Choosing needles, hoops and fabric for your first silk motif A simple starter motif plus beginner pitfalls and...

How to Swatch, Gauge & Block Lace Weight Silk Yarn

How to Swatch, Gauge & Block Lace Weight Silk Yarn

KnitSilk

Choosing needle sizes and casting on a true-to-gauge silk swatch Reading the swatch: drape, halo, stitch definition and fiber bloom Wet-blocking and setting lace so the silk opens up evenly

How to Swatch, Gauge & Block Lace Weight Silk Yarn

KnitSilk

Choosing needle sizes and casting on a true-to-gauge silk swatch Reading the swatch: drape, halo, stitch definition and fiber bloom Wet-blocking and setting lace so the silk opens up evenly