Fine, luminous, and beautifully strong, this undyed 20/2 Nm mulberry silk yarn provides weavers, machine knitters, dyers, and lace makers with a natural silk base for delicate cloth, airy lace, and custom colorwork.

Each 100g hank includes approximately 1,000 yards of 100% mulberry silk in a fine 2-ply lace weight. Use the natural cream-champagne shade as-is, dye it into your own palette, or hold it together with other yarns when you want to add silk sheen, strength, and drape to a project.

Fine Silk Yardage for Lace, Weaving, Machine Knitting, and Dyeing

This 20/2 Nm mulberry silk yarn is spun from carded and combed silk fibers, giving it a smooth, fine, thread-like hand with the soft glow and graceful drape silk is known for. It is a strong choice for detailed work where you want a refined finish without adding bulk.

Because it is very fine, this yarn is especially well suited for lace knitting, machine knitting, delicate crochet, fine weaving, dye work, and projects where long yardage matters. Knitters and crocheters can also hold multiple strands together, or pair it with another yarn, to add silk content and a subtle sheen to custom blends.

Why Makers Choose 20/2 Nm Mulberry Silk

• 100% Mulberry Silk: A smooth natural protein fiber with a soft sheen, elegant drape, and a refined hand for lace, woven cloth, and heirloom-style projects.
• Fine 20/2 Nm Construction: The 2-ply lace weight structure gives the yarn enough cohesion for detailed work while keeping the finished fabric light and fluid.
• Approximately 1,000 Yards per 100g Hank: Generous yardage makes it useful for fine weaving, lace scarves, shawls, veils, delicate garments, and dye sampling.
• Natural Undyed Cream-Champagne Tone: Use it as a soft natural silk shade or dye it into the color you need for a specific project.
• Strong, Smooth Fiber: A good candidate for many weaving projects, including warp and weft, when sampled for your loom, sett, and intended fabric.

Best Uses for This Mulberry Silk Yarn

• Weaving: Use for fine scarves, shawls, yardage, deflected double weave, painted warps, decorative weft, and other fabrics where sheen and drape matter. Sample first to confirm sett, tension, and hand.
• Machine Knitting: The fine lace weight and long yardage make it a strong option for machine knitters working with lightweight silk fabric.
• Lace Knitting: Well suited for open lace scarves, shawls, wedding veils, delicate wraps, and heirloom-style pieces that benefit from silk’s drape.
• Crochet: Use for fine crochet, lace motifs, snowflakes, edgings, and other thread-like projects where a polished silk finish is desired.
• Dyeing: The undyed silk base takes color beautifully. Always test your dye method first, especially when working toward an exact shade.
• Blending by Holding Strands Together: Hold multiple strands together or pair with another yarn to add silk shine, strength, and drape to knitting or crochet projects.

What to Know Before You Start

• This is a very fine yarn: Many knitters and crocheters will experience it more like a fine thread than a standard hand-knitting yarn. It is best for lace, delicate fabric, machine knitting, fine weaving, or held-together use.
• Silk drapes differently than wool: Mulberry silk has beautiful movement, but it does not have the same bounce or elasticity as wool. Choose patterns and structures that benefit from drape rather than spring.
• The color is not bright white: The natural undyed shade is a soft cream to champagne tone, which can be used naturally or dyed.
• Wind carefully from the hank: Use a swift if possible and wind slowly into a ball or cake before working. Fine silk can tangle if the hank is opened without support.
• Sample for weaving: If using as warp, test your sett, loom tension, and finishing method before committing to a full project.

Dyeing Notes

This undyed mulberry silk yarn is a beautiful base for custom color. Its natural cream-champagne tone can be left as-is for a soft silk look or dyed into the color story you need.

For best results, make a small test skein before dyeing the full hank. This helps you check color depth, rinse behavior, and how the finished yarn looks once dry. If you need a bright or highly specific shade, testing first is especially important because the natural silk base is not optic white.

Care Instructions

• Hand wash finished pieces in cold water with a very gentle detergent.
• Do not bleach.
• Do not wring or twist.
• Press out excess water gently with a towel.
• Lay finished garments or accessories flat to dry.
• Store clean and dry, away from direct sunlight.

Product Details

• Fiber Content: 100% Mulberry Silk
• Yarn Count: 20/2 Nm
• Yarn Weight: Lace Weight
• Construction: 2-ply spun silk yarn
• Put Up: Twisted hank
• Yardage: Approximately 1,000 yards per 100g hank
• Approximate Yards per Pound: About 4,536 YPP
• Color: Natural undyed cream to champagne
• Recommended Needle Size: US 2 | 2.75 mm as a starting point; adjust for your desired fabric
• Suggested Weaving Sett: Approximately 20–24 EPI for plain weave and 24–30 EPI for twill as a starting range; always sample first
• Care: Hand wash cold with gentle detergent; lay flat to dry
• Available Sizes: 1 Pack (100g) and 2 Pack (200g)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this mulberry silk yarn come in other colors?

No. This yarn is currently available undyed only. The natural shade is a soft cream to champagne tone, and it can be dyed if you want a custom color such as aqua, jewel tones, soft pastels, or deeper shades.

Is this yarn white?

No. It is not a bright or optic white. The natural undyed silk has a warm cream-champagne color with a subtle sheen.

Can I dye this yarn?

Yes. This 100% mulberry silk yarn is well suited for dyeing. Make a small test skein first so you can check the final shade, especially if you need an exact color.

Can this be used as warp?

Yes, this yarn can be used for many weaving projects, including warp and weft. Because every loom, sett, and project structure behaves differently, we recommend sampling first to confirm tension, hand, and finishing results.

Is this good for knitting or crochet?

Yes, especially for lace and fine work. It is very thin, so it may feel more like a fine thread than a typical hand-knitting yarn. For knitting or crochet projects that need more substance, you can hold multiple strands together or combine it with another yarn.

Will silk stretch or grow?

Silk has more drape and less bounce than wool. Finished pieces may relax with wear and blocking, so it is best for patterns that benefit from fluid movement rather than elastic recovery.

How should I prepare the hank before using it?

Place the hank on a swift if possible and wind it slowly into a ball or cake before working. Fine silk yarn can tangle if the hank is opened loosely or pulled from without support.

What projects is this yarn best for?

It is best for fine weaving, machine knitting, lace scarves, shawls, delicate wraps, wedding veils, thread-like crochet, dye work, and projects where a light silk fabric with sheen and drape is desired.

A Fine Silk Yarn for Detailed, Thoughtful Work

Choose this 20/2 Nm mulberry silk yarn when you want fine natural silk yardage for weaving, lace, machine knitting, dyeing, or custom yarn blending. Its soft cream tone, long yardage, and smooth 2-ply construction make it a beautiful foundation for projects where detail, drape, and silk sheen matter.