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Valley Yarns 60/2 Silk
60/2 silk is part of the Webs Permanent Lines and will always be available. 60/2 silk runs 14,800 yards per pound and is put up on approximately 8 oz. cones. Set at 48 epi, it makes spectacular woven fabrics. For a heavier fabric with a coarser set, you can double it. And consider two or more colors together for very interesting color work.
Color Cards and Color Books for this yarn are available.
- Content:
- 100% Silk
- Care:
- Hand Wash
- Weight/Yardage:
- 14,800 yards per lb/8.8 oz. cones
- Sett:
- 48-60 epi
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good weight (5)
- Soft (5)
- Dyed evenly (3)
- Nice texture (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Scarves (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)
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Pros
- Beautiful Shine
- Dyed Evenly
- Easy To Fix
- Good Weight
- Knits Quickly
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Perfect For Desses
Comments about Valley Yarns 60/2 Silk:
I love working with this yarn. It has a very luxuriousness hand. I used 3 plies for my dress and loved it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Drapes well
- Dyed Evenly
- Good Weight
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Clothing
- Netting
- Scarves
Comments about Valley Yarns 60/2 Silk:
This wraps at 72 wpi, so for plain weave, I find 36 epi to actually be perfect the way I beat. This is one of my favorite yarns - I just wish silk was less expensive.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Dyed Evenly
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
- Scarves
Comments about Valley Yarns 60/2 Silk:
First silk I have woven with. Was nervous because it is so fine, but turned out great! I spent a lot of time untangling while warping the loom. Yarn is pretty strong.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Colors
- Excellent For Weaving
- Good Weight
- Only Wish More Colors
- Only Wish There Were More
- Soft
Cons
- No Problems With This Sil
Best Uses
- Excellent For Scarves
- Scarves
Comments about Valley Yarns 60/2 Silk:
This is a wonder product. I use it for hand woven scarves. I love the fact that the silk comes on cones. I only wish there were more colors.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Soft
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Valley Yarns 60/2 Silk:
I use this silk in spinning a variety of yarns. It is fabulous.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Color selection
- Good Weight
- Nice Texture
- Strong
Cons
Best Uses
- Fabric for clothing
- Scarves
- Shawls
Comments about Valley Yarns 60/2 Silk:
Set at 48 to 60 EPI, single or doubled, this silk weaves cloth with a nice hand; fabric that is soft and elegant, scarves and shawls that are light and drapey. I like the vibrant colors and they blend well; weave structures create subtle texture for interesting fabric. What's not so great? It's fine and weaving can take awhile but the results are fabulous. The price on a cone may seem high but the yardage goes far. And it's on cones so there's no time and energy spent winding into balls that inevitably fall apart. Sometimes used in combination with 20/2 silk but prefer the results with 60/2.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- 20/2 silk
Pros
- Beautiful sheen
- Great colors
- Nice drape
- Strong
Cons
Best Uses
- Garments
- Scarves
- Shawls
Comments about Valley Yarns 60/2 Silk:
Use a warping method that keeps threads under constant tension(i.e. back to front, and warping trapeze/valet if you have it)and you'll be surprised at how easy and enjoyable this 60/2 silk is to use.
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