Bourette Silk 100%, Luxury Italian Yarn by RiGo, Available in Balls and on Cones, Fine Yarn, 750m/100g (820y/3.52oz)

A rare luxury yarn with natural character ✨ – Italian-made from 100% bourette silk. This fine yarn provides a smooth texture while retaining the distinctive rustic touch of bourette silk. Lightweight, elegant, and with a subtle matte sheen, it’s perfect for refined yet organic-feeling projects.

📍 YOU CAN BUY CONES HERE – HERE
EXTREMELY LIMITED – WHEN IT’S GONE, IT’S GONE!

🧵 Product Specifications:
• Manufacturer: RiGo, Italy
• Fiber Content: 100% Bourette Silk
• Yarn Weight: Fine
• Yarn Count: Nm 2/1500
• Yardage: 750 meters / 100g (820 yards / 3.52 oz)
• Origin: Made in Italy

✨ Texture & Feel:
• Naturally soft with the signature nubby texture of bourette silk
• Smooth base with a rustic, organic hand feel
• Matte finish with understated elegance—luxury with character

🧶 Recommended Uses:
• Lightweight summer tops, tanks, and cardigans
• Shawls, scarves, and wraps with natural drape
• Baby garments (for those who prefer natural fibers with texture)
• Fine crochet lace and artisanal weaving

💡 Tips & Recommendations:
• Can be used single-stranded for airy, lightweight projects or doubled for more body.
• Bourette silk softens slightly with each wash while retaining its natural rusticity.
• Works beautifully with simple stitches that let the silk’s texture shine.
• Pairs well with smooth yarns like merino or cotton for contrast in multi-strand projects.
• Swatching is recommended to observe drape and stitch definition.

🧷 Recommended Needles/Hooks:
• Knitting: US 1–3 / 2.25–3.25 mm
• Crochet: 2.0–3.0 mm
• Adjust needle size depending on desired density and drape

🧵 Weaving Suitability:
• Excellent for decorative weft applications
• Adds an organic feel to woven textiles
• Not ideal for warp unless reinforced

📏 Recommended Yarn Usage:
(100g = 750m / 820y)
• Short sleeve top: 200–300g
• Long sleeve sweater: 300–400g
• Shawl: 100–200g
• Scarf: 100–200g
• Dress: 400–600g

🫧 Care Instructions:
• Hand wash gently in cold water with mild detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry to preserve the yarn’s natural structure

📸 Please Note
The amount of yarn shown on cones in the photos may not reflect the actual quantity you’ll receive. Yarn is custom-wound per your order.
🎨 Colors are photographed in natural lighting but may appear slightly different depending on your screen settings. Zoom in to fully appreciate the yarn’s texture.
📌 ±1–2g variation per 100g is possible due to winding.
✨ Yarn is hand-wound and carefully packed.

📦 Shipping & Order Processing
Orders are prepared in the order received and typically ship within 3–5 business days. Custom requests such as winding into balls or cones may take additional time and care. To ensure efficient shipping, we may combine multiple orders placed before the initial shipment. Shipping refunds will not be issued for combined orders. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
We ship worldwide, and tracking is provided for every shipment. Local taxes or customs fees (if any) are the responsibility of the buyer.

💬 Questions
Have questions about this yarn or your project? I’m always happy to help! I’d love to hear how you enjoyed working with this yarn! Your kind reviews and shared creations help my small business grow—and they inspire others too. Thank you!

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