RARE FIND: Wild Tussah Silk Yarn, Exclusive Italian Mill TUSSAH SILK, Luxury Italian Fiammato Lace Weight Yarn, Balls or Cones, 750m/100g

Discover the unmistakable character of Wild Tussah Silk by LORO PIANA, Italy. Unlike perfectly smooth silk yarns, this luxurious designer yarn features a natural fiammato (flamed) construction with beautiful irregular slubs that create exceptional texture and depth. Spun from 100% Tussah silk, it combines rustic elegance with the unmistakable quality for which Loro Piana is renowned. The result is a breathable, lightweight luxury yarn that creates sophisticated summer garments with remarkable character and timeless appeal.

⚑ Product Specifications:
• Manufacturer: LORO PIANA, Italy
• Article: TUSSAH SILK
• Fiber Content: 100% Wild Tussah Silk
• Yarn Weight: Lace – Fiammato (Flamed Tussah Shantung Silk)
• Yardage: Approximately 750 meters / 100g (820 yards / 3.52 oz)
• Construction: Natural slub (fiammato) texture with the famous irregular Shantung silk effect. The slubs are created by varying the thickness of the yarn itself. The overall yarn is relatively uniform between the slubs.
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

➤ My First Impressions
I knitted my swatch using only two strands on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles, and I was genuinely impressed with this yarn from the very first stitches. It is incredibly pleasant to knit with. The yarn glides smoothly across the needles while its natural slub texture continuously adds visual interest, making every row enjoyable to work.

After washing, the transformation was beautiful. The fabric relaxed, softened, and opened perfectly while maintaining its distinctive textured appearance. In my opinion, two strands are completely sufficient for elegant summer knitwear, creating a lightweight fabric with beautiful drape and excellent stitch definition.

What surprised me most was the hand of the finished fabric. It feels almost like velvet—soft, smooth, and luxurious against the skin. The sophisticated pearl gray color has incredible depth, enhanced by the natural irregularity of the Tussah silk. Rather than appearing perfectly uniform, the yarn has its own personality and character, giving finished garments a truly designer look.

I honestly love this yarn. It is one of the most distinctive silk yarns I've worked with, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for something beyond ordinary silk.

✦ Texture & Feel:
Beautiful natural slubs, matte Wild Tussah silk appearance, elegant pearl gray mélange, and an intentionally irregular texture throughout the strand. The fiammato construction gives the fabric depth, movement, and visual richness while maintaining the luxurious softness expected from premium Italian silk.

➤ Recommended Uses:
Ideal for lightweight sweaters, summer tops, elegant cardigans, scarves, shawls, wraps, shells, tunics, breathable summer garments, and sophisticated woven textiles. Also excellent for luxury weaving projects where texture and natural character are desired.

✧ Tips & Recommendations:
This yarn is the star of the project, so I recommend simple stitch patterns that allow its natural slub texture to shine. Stockinette, garter stitch, simple lace, and understated textures beautifully showcase the irregular Shantung effect. Hold additional strands together if a heavier fabric is desired.

➤ Recommended Needles/Hooks:
• Knitting: Approximately US 3–5 (3.25–3.75 mm) using two strands, or adjust according to the number of strands held together and desired fabric.
• Crochet: Choose hook size based on your preferred gauge.
• Always knit a swatch before beginning your project.

➤ Weaving Suitability:
Excellent for both warp and weft weaving. The natural slub texture produces fabrics with exceptional depth, elegance, and the signature rustic character that makes Wild Tussah silk so highly valued by textile artists.

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage:
• Summer Sweater (M): 250–350g
• Lightweight Cardigan: 300–400g
• Summer Top: 150–250g
• Shawl or Wrap: 150–250g
• Scarf: 100–180g

⟳ Care Instructions:
• Hand wash gently in cool water with a delicate silk detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight
• Steam lightly if desired
• Proper washing allows the fibers to relax while preserving the beautiful natural slub texture that makes this luxury Wild Tussah silk so distinctive.