{"product_id":"filati-buratti-seta-bourette-100-silk-fingering-yarn","title":"Bourette Silk Yarn, FILATI BURATTI SETA BOURETTE, Italian Fingering Weight Yarn, Balls or Cones, 400m\/100g","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSETA BOURETTE by Filati Buratti\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003e100% Bourette Silk yarn spun in Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e, created for knitters who love the natural character of Silk rather than the polished shine of conventional filament silk. Bourette Silk is made from shorter silk fibers, giving this yarn its characteristic \u003cstrong\u003ematte surface, subtle irregularity, dry natural hand, and organic texture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e400m\/100g (437y\/3.52oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is a versatile \u003cstrong\u003eFingering Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e yarn that works beautifully for summer tops, dresses, lightweight sweaters and cardigans, scarves, wraps, and minimalist designs. It creates breathable fabric with natural texture and relaxed drape, while simple stitches allow the character of the Bourette Silk itself to become part of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚑ Product Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Manufacturer: Filati Buratti, Italy\u003cbr\u003e• Article: SETA BOURETTE\u003cbr\u003e• Fiber Content: 100% Bourette Silk\u003cbr\u003e• Yarn Weight: Fingering\u003cbr\u003e• Yarn Count: 4000\u003cbr\u003e• Yardage: 400 meters \/ 100g (437 yards \/ 3.52 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Yarn Structure: Spun Bourette Silk with Natural Irregularities\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Made in Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ Made with iDOKNiT — A Real Finished Project\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis yarn has already been used for a beautiful \u003cstrong\u003efull knitted dress\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you a real example of what SETA BOURETTE can become rather than only a swatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress was knitted \u003cstrong\u003ewith one strand on US 2.5 (3.0 mm) needles\u003c\/strong\u003e. For a \u003cstrong\u003esize S dress, approximately 235–240g\u003c\/strong\u003e of yarn was used — only about \u003cstrong\u003e940–960 meters (1,028–1,050 yards)\u003c\/strong\u003e for the entire garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished project beautifully demonstrates one of the advantages of this yarn: even a full-length garment can remain remarkably lightweight. The natural Bourette texture gives the fabric character without requiring a complicated yarn combination, while the fine Fingering Weight allows the knitted fabric to remain light and wearable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e→ See the finished \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/idoknit.com\/blogs\/news\/made-with-idoknit-a-bourette-silk-lace-dress\" title=\"See the finished Bourette Silk dress in our Made with iDOKNiT project story\"\u003eBourette Silk dress \u003c\/a\u003ein our Made with iDOKNiT project story.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ Texture \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Naturally matte rather than glossy\u003cbr\u003e• Characteristic dry Bourette Silk hand\u003cbr\u003e• Subtle nubby and slightly irregular surface\u003cbr\u003e• Lightweight and breathable\u003cbr\u003e• Softens and relaxes after washing\u003cbr\u003e• Natural slubs and small variations are part of the character of spun Bourette Silk\u003cbr\u003e• Beautiful for understated, textural garments where the fiber itself becomes part of the design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ What Can I Make With It?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a dress, summer top, tee, or lightweight sweater:\u003c\/strong\u003e use \u003cstrong\u003eone strand\u003c\/strong\u003e. The finished dress shown in our Made with iDOKNiT project was knitted this way on \u003cstrong\u003eUS 2.5 (3.0 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a more open, relaxed fabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e try a slightly larger needle and allow the Silk more room to drape. Always wash your swatch before deciding on the final gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor additional body:\u003c\/strong\u003e hold \u003cstrong\u003etwo strands together\u003c\/strong\u003e. This gives approximately \u003cstrong\u003e200m\/100g (219y\/3.52oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e and creates a considerably more substantial fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a companion-yarn project:\u003c\/strong\u003e combine SETA BOURETTE with fine Linen, Cotton, Merino, Cashmere, or another Silk to change the structure, softness, warmth, or drape while preserving some of Bourette's distinctive matte texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple \u003cstrong\u003estockinette, garter stitch, ribbing, mesh, drop stitches, stripes, colorblocks, and uncomplicated openwork\u003c\/strong\u003e are particularly effective because this yarn already brings natural surface interest to the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Strand Weight Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 1 strand — Fingering — 400m\/100g (437y\/3.52oz)\u003cbr\u003e• 2 strands — Worsted — 200m\/100g (219y\/3.52oz)\u003cbr\u003e• 3 strands — Chunky — 133m\/100g (145y\/3.52oz)\u003cbr\u003e• 4 strands — Roving — 100m\/100g (109y\/3.52oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Needles \u0026amp; Fabric Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eUS 2.5 (3.0 mm) — personally tested for the finished dress in one strand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• US 2–4 (2.75–3.5 mm) — a useful starting range for one-strand tops, sweaters, dresses, and accessories\u003cbr\u003e• US 4–6 (3.5–4.0 mm) — worth swatching for a more open, relaxed summer fabric\u003cbr\u003e• 2 strands — approximately US 6–8 (4.0–5.0 mm), depending on desired density\u003cbr\u003e• Crochet — start around C–E (2.75–3.5 mm) for one strand and adjust according to the desired fabric\u003cbr\u003e• Always wash and dry your swatch before selecting the final needle or hook size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Recommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Summer dresses\u003cbr\u003e• Lightweight sweaters and tees\u003cbr\u003e• Tanks and sleeveless tops\u003cbr\u003e• Lightweight cardigans\u003cbr\u003e• Skirts and relaxed layering pieces\u003cbr\u003e• Scarves, shawls, and wraps\u003cbr\u003e• Openwork and mesh designs\u003cbr\u003e• Minimalist and textural garments\u003cbr\u003e• Colorblock projects\u003cbr\u003e• Knitting, crochet, and weaving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Complete the Project — Recommended From iDOKNiT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSETA BOURETTE is beautiful on its own, but its dry, matte silk texture also makes it especially interesting to combine with other natural fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/idoknit.com\/products\/linen-yarn-toscano-quarantalino?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQUARANTALINO by Toscano — \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/idoknit.com\/products\/linen-yarn-toscano-quarantalino?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Toscano QUARANTALINO 100% Italian Linen Yarn at iDOKNiT\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e100\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/idoknit.com\/products\/linen-yarn-toscano-quarantalino?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e% Linen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — adds crisp linen structure and breathability while keeping the fabric lightweight and natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/idoknit.com\/products\/zegna-baruffa-cashwool-extrafine-merino-lace-yarn?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Zegna Baruffa CASHWOOL Extrafine Merino Yarn at iDOKNiT\"\u003eCASHWOOL by Zegna Baruffa — 100% Extrafine Merino\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e— adds softness and elasticity to the more rustic Bourette Silk texture, especially useful for transitional-season garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/idoknit.com\/products\/loro-piana-wish-cashmere?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Loro Piana WISH CASHMERE Merino Cashmere Yarn at iDOKNiT\"\u003eLORO PIANA WISH CASHMERE — 80% Merino \/ 20% Cashmere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — adds softness, warmth, and elasticity while keeping the combination fine and lightweight; a beautiful option when you want to carry Bourette Silk beyond summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/idoknit.com\/products\/loro-piana-cablelight-cashmere-lace-yarn?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Loro Piana CABLELIGHT 100% Cashmere Yarn at iDOKNiT\"\u003eLORO PIANA CABLELIGHT — 100% Cashmere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — creates a luxurious contrast between rustic matte Bourette Silk and exceptionally soft pure Cashmere, adding warmth and softness without losing the distinctive Silk character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the finished dress shown in this listing, \u003cstrong\u003eSETA BOURETTE was knitted alone in one strand on 3.0 mm \/ US 2.5 needles\u003c\/strong\u003e. The size S dress used approximately \u003cstrong\u003e235–240g\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this a particularly useful real-project reference for planning a lightweight garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a similar lightweight fabric, I recommend starting with \u003cstrong\u003e3.0 mm \/ US 2.5 needles\u003c\/strong\u003e and adjusting after washing your swatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/idoknit.com\/products\/chiaogoo-red-lace-32-inch-fixed-circular-knitting-needles?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ChiaoGoo RED Lace Circular Knitting Needles at iDOKNiT\"\u003eChiaoGoo RED Lace 32\" Circular Needles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — available in the fine sizes suitable for experimenting with this yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Approximate Yarn Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe finished-project information below is based on an actual garment knitted with this yarn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eDress, size S, 1 strand, US 2.5 (3.0 mm): approximately 235–240g \/ 940–960m \/ 1,028–1,050yd\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Short-sleeve top: approximately 200–300g\u003cbr\u003e• Lightweight sweater: approximately 300–400g\u003cbr\u003e• Lightweight cardigan: approximately 300–450g\u003cbr\u003e• Shawl or wrap: approximately 100–200g\u003cbr\u003e• Scarf: approximately 100–150g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress is a real finished-project reference; all other quantities are general estimates. Actual requirements vary according to size, length, gauge, stitch pattern, construction, and desired fabric density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⫯ Weaving Suitability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent for textured weft in scarves, wraps, and lightweight cloth\u003cbr\u003e• Creates a naturally matte, organic woven surface\u003cbr\u003e• Can be tested for warp with appropriate tension and handling\u003cbr\u003e• Particularly attractive when a natural Silk texture is preferred over a smooth, glossy finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⟳ Care Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Hand wash gently in cool water with mild detergent suitable for Silk\u003cbr\u003e• Do not wring or twist\u003cbr\u003e• Gently press excess water out with a towel\u003cbr\u003e• Reshape and lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight\u003cbr\u003e• Always wash a swatch first to evaluate the finished softness, texture, and drape\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Filati Buratti, Italy","offers":[{"title":"1604 MISTY AQUA \/ 100 grams BALL","offer_id":50820825317687,"sku":"1604-100-BOURETTE-AQUA-FB-SE","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1604 MISTY AQUA \/ 50 grams BALL","offer_id":50820825350455,"sku":"1604-50-BOURETTE-AQUA-FB-SE","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1605 PALE YELLOW \/ 100 grams BALL","offer_id":50820825383223,"sku":"1605-100-BOURETTE-YELLOW-FB-SE","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1605 PALE YELLOW \/ 50 grams BALL","offer_id":50820825415991,"sku":"1605-50-BOURETTE-YELLOW-FB-SE","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1606 PALE BLUE \/ 100 grams BALL","offer_id":50820825448759,"sku":"1606-100-BOURETTE-BLUE-FB-SE","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1606 PALE BLUE \/ 50 grams BALL","offer_id":50820825481527,"sku":"1606-50-BOURETTE-BLUE-FB-SE","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1607 GREEN GRAPE \/ 100 grams BALL","offer_id":50820825514295,"sku":"1607-100-BOURETTE-GREEN-FB-SE","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1607 GREEN GRAPE \/ 50 grams BALL","offer_id":50820825547063,"sku":"1607-50-BOURETTE-GREEN-FB-SE","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1608 PALE MOSS GREEN \/ 100 grams BALL","offer_id":50820825579831,"sku":"1608-100-BOURETTE-GREEN-FB-SE","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1608 PALE MOSS GREEN \/ 50 grams BALL","offer_id":50820825612599,"sku":"1608-50-BOURETTE-GREEN-FB-SE","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1609 MAROON \/ 100 grams BALL","offer_id":50820825645367,"sku":"1609-100-BOURETTE-BORDO-FB-SE","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1609 MAROON \/ 50 grams BALL","offer_id":50820825678135,"sku":"1609-50-BOURETTE-BORDO-FB-SE","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1610 PERL GREY \/ 100 grams BALL","offer_id":50820825710903,"sku":"1610-100-BOURETTE-GREY-FB-SE","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1610 PERL GREY \/ 50 grams BALL","offer_id":50820825743671,"sku":"1610-50-BOURETTE-GREY-FB-SE","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/9054\/5207\/files\/il_fullxfull.7008147370_9423.jpg?v=1752170675","url":"https:\/\/idoknit.com\/products\/filati-buratti-seta-bourette-100-silk-fingering-yarn","provider":"iDOKNiT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}