Description
Pure mulberry silk yarn.
Contessa is a pure silk yarn in a variety of solid and variegated colour ways. It is listed as a DK, mainly because of how it knits, it’s weight and length per 100g, however, it is actually a 4ply in that it is 4 strands of silk twisted. However, it knits on anything from a 3.25-4.5mm so depending on the finish you are after it’s really versatile and adapts well to many patterns giving a unique drape and shine that is only achieved with silk. I always recommend knitting a tension square with any of my yarns.
This yarn is extremely popular and no two dyelots are ever the same. I try to keep the images on the site current, but your order may differ slightly to the images shown.
Name | Contessa Silk Solid |
Brand | Shreya Silk |
Ball/Skein | Skein |
Yarn Weight | DK (or 4ply) |
Weight | 100g |
Length | 225m / 246yds |
Composition | 100% Mulberry Silk |
Needle | 4mm |
Tension | 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cms on 4mm needles |
Care | ![]() |
Drop Dead Gorgeous –
Love it!! Beautiful yarn, beautiful colours. True to gauge. Easy to knit. What’s not to love!