Knitting with SILK COLOUR

SILK COLOUR (a review)

I picked up SILK COLOUR on a whim, thinking it might be a once-in-a-while luxury. But the moment I started knitting, I was hooked. The way it glides through the fingers is addictive, and the drape… well, let’s just say I’ve already planned my next three projects. It’s less “yarn” and more “obsession.”

My First Impressions

SILK COLOUR is more than a yarn — it’s a tactile and emotional experience. The first touch is liquid-smooth, cool, and almost weightless, immediately creating the sense that this is something special. It feels like working with a luxury spa treatment for your hands and mind.

Quick Specs

• Composition: 100% Pure Silk

• Length / Weight: 260 m / 100 g

• Recommended Needles: 3.5 mm

• Tension: 22 sts / 10 cm

• Tested Projects: Morning meditation scarf, summer tank top

• Care: Machine washable up to 30°C with special silk detergent, lay flat to dry

Knitting Experience

Knitting with pure silk transforms the process into a meditative ritual. The yarn glides effortlessly across needles, producing a soft, flowing fabric with a natural lustre. Even simple stitches look sophisticated, and every row is a sensory indulgence.

Wearing and Performance

Garments made from SILK COLOUR float against the skin, offering cool comfort in summer and gentle insulation in cooler weather. The fabric’s drape is unmatched, while the natural sheen gives each piece a designer finish.

Where SILK COLOUR Excels

• Morning meditation projects — a few stitches daily for peace and mindfulness

• Summer elegance — cool, breathable garments with flowing drape

• Floating accessories — scarves and wraps that feel ethereal against the skin

• Special-occasion pieces — timeless garments with visual and tactile sophistication

Yarn Characteristics

• Pure silk luxury: No blends, just 100% silk for unmatched softness and drape

• Temperature regulation: Naturally adapts to body temperature

• Natural lustre: Reflects light beautifully, enhancing colour depth

• Generous meterage: 260 m per 100 g for substantial project coverage

Care & Practicality

Despite its luxury status, SILK COLOUR is machine washable at 30°C with silk detergent, making it more wearable than many pure silks. Care routines become part of the ritual, extending the mindful experience beyond the knitting.

Value for Money

SILK COLOUR is an investment yarn, but its daily wellness potential, long-term wearability, and exceptional quality make it worth the cost. The generous length per ball ensures good coverage for high-value projects.

Final Verdict

SILK COLOUR turns knitting into a personal ritual of relaxation and creativity. Its pure silk composition delivers a sensory experience that’s as much about wellbeing as it is about garment-making. If you’re ready to infuse daily life with elegance and mindfulness, this yarn delivers pure silk seduction in every stitch.