KnitSilk Recycled Sari Silk Yarn – Brown | 100g Ball | 50-70 Yards
KnitSilk Recycled Sari Silk Yarn – Brown | 100g Ball | 50-70 Yards
RECLAIMED SILK · EARTHY COLOUR · HANDMADE CHARACTER
🧶 Brown, Rich in Handmade Texture
Bring earthy colour and artisan-spun character to your next creation. KnitSilk Recycled Sari Silk Yarn in Brown is made from upcycled sari silk remnants, with a rich, slightly thick-and-thin texture for knitting, crochet, weaving and fibre art.
Hold the ball and explore the strand's irregular surface. Imagine a textured woven panel against pale linen, a wrapped bangle or tassels that give a handmade bag a distinctive finish. Start with a sample and let the material guide your next idea.
Brown • Approximately 100 g ball • 50–70 yards (46–64 m) • Hand-spun recycled sari silk
Approximate starting tools: 9 mm knitting needles and 8 mm crochet hook. Swatch and adjust.
🧶 Key Characteristics
- 🤎 Brown colour for earthy accents and tonal combinations.
- ♻️ Crafted from upcycled sari silk remnants.
- 👐 Hand spun by artisans.
- 🧵 Rich, slightly thick-and-thin texture.
- 🎨 Explore knitting, crochet, weaving and fibre art.
📏 Product Specifications
| Material | Recycled sari silk from upcycled sari silk remnants |
| Colour | Brown |
| Construction | Artisan hand spun |
| Texture | Slightly thick and thin |
| Net weight | Approximately 100 g per ball, excluding packaging |
| Length | Approximately 50–70 yards (46–64 metres) |
| Yarn category | Super Bulky / Category 6, approximate yardage-based estimate; not gauge-verified |
| Approximate needles | 9 mm, untested starting estimate |
| Approximate hook | 8 mm, untested starting estimate |
📐 Understanding yarn category and tools
50–70 yards per 100 g converts to approximately 46–64 metres per 100 g. Yardage alone cannot establish a standard category because silk density and hand-spun construction affect thickness. Category 6 is an approximate planning label, not measured gauge. Start with approximately 9 mm needles or an 8 mm hook, then adjust for stitch choice, tension and desired drape after sampling.
🎨 Creative Uses & Project Ideas
Tap to explore. These are inspiration ideas, not tested patterns or guaranteed one-ball projects. Finished items and additional materials are not included.
🖼️ Earth-toned woven wall panel
Work Brown silk as a textural weft on a suitable warp. Explore narrow bands against pale materials or raised sections in a tonal composition. Measure sample consumption before scaling up.
🧣 Knitted accessory accents
Try simple stitches that let the strand's character show. Make a washed sample to choose tools and dimensions. A full scarf may need multiple balls; calculate from measured gauge and pattern requirements.
🪝 Crochet texture sampler
Make small stitch samples before selecting an accessory pattern. Check that the hook passes comfortably through the strand and adjust tension and tool size as needed.
💍 Wrapped jewellery and tassels
Wrap short lengths around a smooth craft base or combine with compatible findings. Secure ends, test adhesives on an offcut and check colour transfer before prolonged skin contact.
🧵 Mixed-media textile artwork
Couch strands onto a fabric backing to create abstract outlines or layered textures. Combine with fabric offcuts and test the attachment method first.
🌱 Sustainability Story
Upcycled sari silk remnants find another creative use in this yarn. Plan thoughtfully and save shorter lengths for samples and embellishments. No independent environmental certification, measured carbon footprint or specific cruelty-free claim is established for this listing.
🔍 How This Yarn Compares
- Versus smooth silk: choose it for hand-spun texture rather than assuming uniform stitch definition.
- Versus wool: silk behaves differently; test elasticity and drape before substituting into a wool pattern.
- Versus cotton: the strand's surface and construction create a different effect. Swatch before substitution.
- Versus sari silk ribbon: this is hand-spun yarn, not flat ribbon. Match strand format to your technique.
🫧 Care Instructions
- 💧 Hand wash cold with a silk-suitable cleanser.
- 🌀 Gentle machine wash is also a care option. Test a sample first and protect the piece in a mesh bag.
- 🤲 Avoid rubbing and wringing.
- 🌬️ Dry flat in shade; avoid bleach, tumble drying and direct high heat.
- 🧶 Check a washed sample for changes before treating a complete piece.
- 🧺 Store dry and away from snagging surfaces.
👋 Who Is This For?
- Knitters exploring textured yarn.
- Crocheters experimenting through small samples.
- Weavers seeking earthy colour accents.
- Jewellery and mixed-media makers.
- Makers interested in giving sari silk remnants another creative life.
❓ What can one ball make?
Small samples, jewellery details and embellishments are useful starting points. Approximately 50–70 yards are supplied per 100 g ball. Yield depends on technique, tension and dimensions; no specific project yield is tested here.
❓ Are the category and tool sizes exact?
No. The category is an approximate yardage-based estimate, and the 9 mm needle and 8 mm hook suggestions are untested starting points. Confirm gauge and drape with a sample before choosing a pattern.
✨ Why Choose KnitSilk?
Explore distinctive craft materials with clear specifications and practical creative ideas. Brown Recycled Sari Silk Yarn brings upcycled remnants and artisan-spun texture to your next experiment. Global shipping from India; delivery options depend on destination.
🤎 Reimagined silk, ready for your handmade touch. 🧶
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Item Length | 50 yd |
| Item Weight | 100 g |
| Package Dimensions | 10,5 cm x 7,5 cm x 7 cm |
| Package Weight | 150 g |
Brown
Silk
Chunky
Hand wash cold e Gentle machine wash
9mm
8mm
Clothing, Home decor, DIY craft project, Hair accessory making e Crocheting
