Merino Tussah Silk Lace Yarn Cones – 2/18 Weaving Yarn

Merino Tussah Silk Lace Yarn Cones – 2/18 Weaving YarnMerino and Tussah Silk Lace Yarn for Weaving and Fine Handwork This lace weight yarn blends 50% superfine merino wool with 50% tussah silk, creating a beautifully balanced fiber that combines softness, strength, and subtle sheen. The wool provides elasticity and warmth, while the silk adds durability and graceful drape. Spun using a worsted spun construction, the yarn creates smooth warp passes and crisp definition in finished textiles. The balanced

Merino and Tussah Silk Lace Yarn for Weaving and Fine Handwork

This lace-weight yarn blends 50% superfine merino wool with 50% tussah silk, creating a beautifully balanced fiber that combines softness, strength, and subtle sheen. The wool provides elasticity and warmth, while the silk adds durability and graceful drape.

Spun using a worsted-spun construction, the yarn creates smooth warp passes and crisp definition in finished textiles. The balanced wool–silk blend produces fabric that is lightweight yet resilient, making it especially well suited for scarves, shawls, and fine garments. Available in a range of carefully dyed and natural shades; see variant options for current colors.

Supplied on Cones for Continuous Weaving

Each cone contains approximately 4,456 yards of yarn, allowing long uninterrupted lengths that are ideal for weaving projects. Cone yarn feeds smoothly and evenly from the spool, helping maintain consistent tension for warp and weft and eliminating the need to wind hanks before beginning work.

The established 2/18 lace count is widely used by weavers for lightweight fabrics with beautiful drape. It can be woven single for delicate cloth or combined in multiple strands for fuller textures.

Yarn Specifications

• Fiber: 50% Superfine Merino Wool, 50% Tussah Silk
• Weight: 1 lb cone (approx. 4,456 yards)
• Yarn Weight: Lace weight (2/18 count)
• Construction: Worsted-spun
• Put-up: Cone
• Wraps per inch: approx. 30 WPI

Weaving Sett Guidance:

• Plain weave: approx. 18–20 EPI
• Twill: approx. 22–28 EPI

Suggested Tools:

• Knitting needles: US 1–4 (2.25–3.5 mm)
• Crochet hook: US B–E (2.25–3.5 mm)

Care

• Hand wash in cool water with a gentle wool wash.
• Swish gently. No rubbing. 
• Short soak - 3 to 5 minutes. 
• Rinse cool until water runs clear.
• Press excess water out in a towel without twisting.
• Lay flat to dry and reshape. Block lightly.
• Steam to refresh between washings. 
• Wool and silk blends may be sensitive to prolonged strong light; store finished pieces away from direct sunlight.