Classic Silk

CLASSIC SILK: make every hour of knitting count

A carefully planned garment can represent many hours of patient work, so the yarn should help your stitches express the beauty of the pattern. CLASSIC SILK by Lang Yarns combines 70% fine silk (Mulberry Silk) with 30% extrafine merino virgin wool. Elegant yet robust, it is designed for refined autumn and winter knitting, from detailed sweaters and cardigans to shawls, scarves and other accessories. A palette of 28 colours gives you room to choose a timeless neutral or a more expressive shade.

A rounded 3-ply construction for precise stitches

CLASSIC SILK is made as a traditional 3-ply twist. This construction gives the yarn a distinctly rounded cross-section, allowing individual stitches to appear clean and well defined. Delicate lace retains its airy detail, textured patterns remain easy to read, and cables gain depth and presence. It is a thoughtful choice when the success of your project depends on accurate stitch definition rather than an indistinct surface.

The fine silk brings an elegant character and a pleasing touch. The extrafine merino content adds body and makes the yarn easier to handle than pure silk. Its rounded structure also supports controlled knitting and a balanced stitch pattern. If you are making a close-fitting neckline or another piece worn directly against the skin, test your swatch at the neck before committing to the full project. This simple step helps you choose with confidence when many hours of work are ahead.

For garments and accessories with beautiful detail

Each 50 g ball provides 150 metres, making CLASSIC SILK suitable for fine knitting where pattern and finish matter. Use 3.5 to 4 mm needles as a starting point. The stated tension is 26 stitches and 35 rows over 10 cm. Your own tension, needle material and chosen stitch pattern may affect the finished measurements, so work a generous swatch before casting on.

CLASSIC SILK is especially suited to sweaters and cardigans featuring cables, precise textures or lace panels. Shawls, scarves and finely worked accessories also benefit from the yarn’s rounded profile. Your time is worth more than a short-term saving: selecting a quality that complements the design helps protect the thought and effort invested in every row. For projects requiring several balls, purchasing enough yarn at the outset also makes planning easier.

Care that respects the fibres

The combination of timeless elegance and strength makes CLASSIC SILK appropriate for pieces intended to provide lasting enjoyment. To preserve the character of the silk and merino blend, use a special detergent for silk and follow the care guidance. It is also sensible to assess your swatch after the intended care process before calculating final dimensions. The clearly stated fibre blend provides useful transparency without making unsupported claims about origin or certification.

Product details

• Composition: 70% silk (Mulberry Silk), 30% virgin wool (Merino extrafine)
• Construction: traditional 3-ply twist
• Ball: 150 m per 50 g
• Needles: 3.5 to 4 mm
• Tension: 26 stitches and 35 rows over 10 cm
• Care: use special detergent for silk
• Season: autumn and winter
• Colour range: 28 colours

Choose your shade of CLASSIC SILK and give your next carefully considered project the precise stitch definition and elegant finish that your knitting time deserves.