Silk Blends

Silk adds sheen, strength, and drape to a yarn — qualities that show up whether it's blended with mohair for a soft halo, with wool for added structure and shine, or spun nearly pure for a fabric with real luster. This collection spans laceweight to aran, with options for lightweight accessories, drapey garments, and everything in between.

Silk is prized for its natural sheen and its strength relative to its weight — it's one of the strongest natural fibers, which is part of why it's often blended with other yarns rather than used entirely on its own. In a mohair blend, silk adds shine and a bit of structure to balance mohair's fuzziness. In a wool blend, it adds luster and drape while the wool contributes elasticity and warmth.

Like cotton, silk has relatively little natural stretch, so pure silk or high-silk-content yarns can behave differently than wool in terms of gauge and how a finished piece holds its shape over time. Silk also takes dye exceptionally well, which is why many silk-blend yarns — especially variegated and hand-dyed ones — show such vivid, saturated color.

This collection includes everything from delicate silk-mohair lace yarns to sturdier silk-wool blends in DK and aran weight. Because silk is a premium fiber, silk-blend yarns tend to be priced higher than comparable all-wool yarns, and most need hand washing rather than machine washing — check the individual product page for specific care instructions.

Frequently asked questions

Is silk yarn durable?

Yes — silk is one of the strongest natural fibers relative to its weight, which is part of why it holds up well even in fine lace-weight yarns. It has little elasticity, though, so finished pieces don't bounce back the way wool does.

Is silk yarn warm?

Silk itself isn't especially insulating on its own, but it's often blended with warmer fibers like wool or mohair, and the blend's warmth comes mostly from those. Pure silk yarns tend to be chosen more for drape and sheen than for warmth.

What's the difference between pure silk and a silk blend?

Pure silk has the most sheen and drape but little elasticity and a higher price point. Blending it with wool, mohair, or other fibers brings the cost down and adds properties like warmth, stitch memory, or a soft halo, depending on what it's blended with.