Mulberry Silk Viscose Yarn, Servizi e Seta VISCOSETTE, Luxury Italian Lace Weight Yarn, CONES ONLY, 2400m/100g

VISCOSETTE is a fine Italian mulberry silk and viscose yarn with the kind of smoothness and drape that immediately makes you think about elegant, flowing fabric. It is not fluffy, rustic, or bulky. It is sleek, clean, and refined, with a soft silk glow and beautiful movement from the viscose. This is a yarn for lightweight garments, shawls, scarves, weaving, machine knitting, and custom multi-strand hand knitting when you want fabric that feels graceful rather than heavy.
This yarn is very fine, so for hand knitting it should be treated as a building-block yarn, not as a regular one-strand knitting yarn. Use several strands together to create the weight you want, or add one strand to another yarn when the fabric needs more drape, softness, and elegance. VISCOSETTE is especially useful with linen, cotton, merino, alpaca, cashmere, and silk mohair because it can make the finished fabric smoother and more fluid without adding unnecessary bulk.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Servizi e Seta, Italy
• Article: VISCOSETTE
• Fiber Content: 55% Mulberry Silk, 45% Viscose
• Yarn Category: Lace Weight
• Yarn Structure: Fine Plied Yarn
• Yarn Count: Nm 2/48
• Yardage: approximately 2400m / 2625yd per 100g (3.52oz)
• Mill Machine-Knitting Note: 1 ply for 14–16 gauge flat knitting machine
• Formats: CONES ONLY
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Smooth, sleek, and cool to the touch.
• No halo and no fuzzy texture.
• Soft silk glow, not loud shine.
• Excellent stitch definition when used in enough strands.
• Fluid drape from the viscose.
• Lightweight and comfortable for warm-weather garments.

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
VISCOSETTE is special because it gives knitters and weavers flexibility. The yarn is extremely fine, but that is exactly why it is useful. You can decide how much body you want by changing the number of strands, or you can use it as a companion yarn to improve another fiber.
It is also a very good choice when you like the idea of linen or cotton garments but want a softer, more fluid fabric. The mulberry silk adds refinement and strength, while the viscose helps the fabric move beautifully instead of feeling stiff.

➤ IMPORTANT — How Many Strands Should I Use?
• 1 strand: weaving, very fine machine knitting, or companion yarn use.
• 2–3 strands: still extremely fine; not practical for most hand-knitted garments.
• 4–5 strands: very fine lace-weight fabric for experienced knitters.
• 6 strands: minimum practical starting point for hand knitting.
• 7–8 strands: better starting point for lightweight tops, shawls, and fine garments.
• 9–10 strands: closer to light fingering/fingering-style hand-knit fabric.
• 11–12 strands: more substantial fabric, closer to light sport depending on gauge.

For most hand-knit garments, I would start by swatching with 7–10 strands, not 1–3 strands.

➤ What Can I Make With VISCOSETTE?
• Lightweight summer tops
• Fine cardigans
• Lightweight sweaters
• Elegant shawls
• Scarves and wraps
• Openwork garments
• Layering pieces
• Machine-knit garments
• Woven scarves, wraps, and apparel fabrics
• Companion-yarn projects with linen, cotton, merino, alpaca, cashmere, or mohair

➤ What Fabric Does It Create?
• 6 strands: very lightweight, fluid fabric.
• 7–8 strands: soft, drapey fabric for lightweight garments and shawls.
• 9–10 strands: more balanced hand-knit fabric with better coverage.
• 11–12 strands: more substantial fabric while still staying soft and flowing.

VISCOSETTE creates drape, not bounce. It will not behave like elastic wool. It is best for garments that should move, flow, and fall softly.

➤ Approximate Yarn Requirements
• Lace Shawl: 100–150g
• Lightweight Shawl / Wrap: 150–250g
• Short-Sleeve Top: 250–400g
• Lightweight Long-Sleeve Sweater: 400–600g
• Cardigan: 450–700g
• Companion Yarn Use: 50–150g
• Actual requirements vary based on gauge, garment size, stitch pattern, fabric density, and number of strands used.

➤ What This Yarn Does In Your Project
• Adds drape and movement.
• Adds smoothness to cotton and linen.
• Adds softness without bulky halo.
• Adds subtle silk glow.
• Keeps stitch definition clear.
• Makes simple stockinette look cleaner and more elegant.
• Helps structured yarns feel more fluid.
• Works beautifully when you want light fabric with graceful movement.

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Fine Merino — merino adds elasticity while VISCOSETTE adds drape and silk glow.
• Linen Yarns — excellent for summer garments when linen needs a softer hand.
• Cotton Yarns — improves movement and makes cotton fabric feel less stiff.
• Cashmere Blends — adds fluidity while cashmere adds softness and warmth.
• Alpaca Yarns — enhances drape and creates a very soft flowing fabric.
• Silk Mohair — adds halo while VISCOSETTE keeps the fabric elegant and fluid.
• Paillette Yarns — adds a couture-inspired accent without making the fabric heavy.

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• 6 strands: US 0–2 (2.0–2.75 mm) for very fine fabric.
• 7–8 strands: US 1–3 (2.25–3.25 mm) for lightweight drapey fabric.
• 9–10 strands: US 2–4 (2.75–3.5 mm) for more balanced hand-knit fabric.
• 11–12 strands: US 3–5 (3.25–3.75 mm) for a more substantial but still fluid fabric.
• Crochet hooks: choose based on number of strands and desired fabric density.

⫯ Weaving Suitability
VISCOSETTE is very suitable for weaving. A single strand can be used for lightweight scarves, shawls, wraps, and elegant apparel fabrics. The yarn is smooth and even, which helps woven structures remain clean and clearly defined.
The mulberry silk contributes strength and a soft sheen, while viscose adds drape and fluidity. This makes VISCOSETTE especially attractive for weavers who want fabric with movement instead of a stiff or highly structured hand.

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash in cool water.
• Lay flat to dry.
• Avoid excessive agitation and high heat.
• Store away from direct sunlight.