Wool Peddler: Recycled Silk & Banana Silk Yarns, Handpainted & Handspun Yarns

About Recycled Sari Yarns: Recycled Silk yarn is undoubtedly the most unique yarn you will ever encounter. Silk thrums from India's weaving mills are handspun by women's cooperatives and cottage industries into gleaming silk skeins. Using their traditional skills they are able to create vibrant, textured yarn in a endless array of colorways. Each Recycled Silk skein is handspun creating natural inconsistencies and a rather scrappy nature; to make any project, no matter how simple in design, instantly charming and unique.
We import the finest yarns available, direct from Nepal. The colors are vibrant and it is spun evenly. It is without a doubt the most lovely sari silk yarn available.

If you compare yarns to vacations; then most yarns are a family road-trip or perhaps a luxury cruise. Handspun sari yarns are like a trek on foot through small villages, visiting the real lives of people along the way. Each skein is an adventure and you can expect to find little bits of Nepal in them.

One thing that sets this yarn apart from most others is the connection to women on the other side of the globe, living in a different world. Lots of time and care goes into each skein. The fibers are first sorted, then hand teased, and finally handspun on a charka or drop spindle. Once the yarn is spun it is turned in for payment. Another group of women prepare the skeins for sale. We only purchase yarn from cooperatives who provide good wages to the people who spin and skein the yarns, and we put a portion of our profits into helping purchase equipment or providing funds for educational programs.

Please note some skeins are 100g and some are 200g.

Color choices: Kathmandu is a vivid mix of colors. Each skein is 50% or more of a red/burgundy tone mixed with other colors. If you have a color preference note it in the shopping cart comment box and we will do our very best to choose yarns for you. (example: "orange" or "little yellow", etc)	Kathmandu Recycled Silk 100g Skein, 80-90 yards $7.50 View drop-down for texture and twist choices best for your project: Qty Original: Slightly over-twisted, with fabulous shine and brilliant colors; it is a good choice for knitting items that require shape like bags and cardigans. Unrefined: Softer, less twisted and scrappier version of Kathmandu. It has a soft hand and bright colors. It makes lovely shawls, scarves, and hats. 200 grams knits a nice size scarf or hat, try 600 grams for a shawl on large needles. Twisted: Spun tightly and over-twisted making it fabulous for bags, boxes, rugs, and anything that needs a stiff fabric. Not for the faint at heart knitter, this yarn does need some wrestling. Knitting gauge: approx 3.5-4 sts an inch on US 9 needles
	Kathmandu: Bathed 200g Skein: $16.00 approx. 160-190 yds ~ Silk Remnants Qty This yarn had a nice bath before it's trip around the globe. Each skein is washed with a softener and put in the sun to dry creating a soft yarn with a silky feel and blended colors. Bathed comes in more muted colors--deep purple or burgundy. It doesn't stripe as much as other recycled silk yarns but creates a more blended color effect. Pre-shrunk and great for clothing and accessories. Knitting gauge: approx 3.5-4 sts an inch on US 9 needles
	Vegan 200g Skein: $12.00 approx. 150-175 yds ~ Rayon/Cotton blend Qty Looks like recycled silk, but this yarn is made from other natural fibers-- cotton and rayon-- making it is a perfect substitute for patterns calling for recycled silk. Vegan is a heavier yarn and not recommended for making sweater or large items. Colors range from red tones to purple hued skeins. Masculine colors available, put a note in the shopping cart comment box if desired. Knitting gauge: approx 3.5-4 sts an inch on US 9 needles
	Hand Picked & Hand Picked "Dark" 100g Skein: $10.00 approx. 80-90 yds ~ 100% silk Qty This yarn is like butter! Forget everything you know about recycled silk yarn! This yarn is spun from remnants of very fine silk. It is soft, evenly spun, shiny, and not over-twisted. A smaller gauge than most recycled silk, it knits like a worsted weight yarn instead of a bulky. Hand Picked comes in three color choices: Reds and Burgundy, Deep Purple, or Green. Click here to view colors. Great for next to the skin items. See some clothing patterns here and scarf patterns here. Knitting gauge: approx 4-4.5 sts an inch on US 7-8 needles
	Silk Supreme 100g Skein: $14.00 approx. 125-150 yards ~ 100% premium silk Qty We never expected to find a higher quality Recycled Silk yarn than our Hand Picked...but here it is. Silk Supreme is made of the finest silk thrums and has a lot of yardage per skein. Soft, lightly textured, with lovely drape, this yarn knits up evenly with well blended colors. Silk Supreme is a deep red/burgundy color with hints of golds or pinks or a bright red with flecks of bright blue and green. Perfect for the Triangle Lace Shawl. Knitting gauge: approx 5-6 sts an inch on US 6-8 needles
	Silk Solids & Hand Picked Hues 100g Skein: $14.00 approx. 110 yds ~ 100% silk Spun from premium silk thrums, these Recycled Silk yarns are almost solid. Either spun from sorted fibers or dyed, these yarns are lusciously soft and brilliantly hued. Each skein radiates color and shine. Limited quantities, please order enough to finish your project. Knitting gauge: approx 4-4.5 sts an inch on US 7-8 needles To view colors available, click here. Recently updated with new, amazingly vibrant colors!
	Handpainted Recycled Silk 100g Skein: $12.00 approx. 120-150 yds ~ 100% silk We took the finest white recycled silk yarn available and handpainted it five fabulous colorways. Fine, evenly spun, and not over twisted-- this yarn is soft, shiny, and absolutely divine! Knitting gauge: approx 5-6 sts an inch on US 6-8 needles To view colors available, click here.
	Sari Ribbon 50g Skein: $7.50 approx. 25 yards ~ silk fabric strips Qty Something to make your project truly unique, this ribbon yarn is made from hand cut strips of silk fabrics hand sewn or hand-tied end to end. Perfect for freeform knitting and crochet, rug hooking, book making, doll hair, jewelry, weaving, embellishing, embroidery, quilting techniques, and virtually any "edgy" project. The fabrics found in this yarn are generally silks, plus cotton and rayon, with occasional metal threads. 10-20 mm wide View scarf knit from Mulberry Silk with Sari Ribbon fringe.
	Live Wire Sari Yarn 200g Skein: $15.00 approx. 105 yds ~ 100% silk Qty This is the first time we've seen yarn like this. When the silk fibers are imported to Nepal there are remnants strips of fabric mixed in; and this yarn is made entirely from them. It is totally different than any of the other yarns. It is not soft, but makes interesting fabrics. The long strips of silk create a distinctive stripe effect. Fabulous for woven rugs. Please note: there may be breaks in the skein at the joins

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