Fine Bombyx Silk
Date: 2005-09-28
Fiber Source: Leftover sample of Bombyx Silk Bell from Spinning II
class at Shuttles, Spindles, and Skeins
Weight: Unmeasurable on my Digital Scale
Length: ~25 yds
Ply: Singles
Set Method: Wet Set & Dried
WPI: ??
Gauge: ?? (fingering, laceweight perhaps)
Notes: The last session of the spinning class we were allowed to try spinning many different types of non-wool fibers. One of my favorites was this one - a bell of Bombyx silk. Silk bells are difficult to locate, but silk hankies would provide a somewhat similar spinning experience. I couldn't get it really even, but I'm quite happy with it and can't wait to try knitting with it.
