Gekkō - 100% Bombyx Spun Silk Yarn 60/2X2, lace/thread weight
What does 60/2x2 mean? This is a cabled yarn--the '60' indicates a very fine (thin) yarn; the '/2' means a strand is plied; and the 'x2' means there are 2 strands of the 60/2 twisted together.
This yarn is the same yards per pound as Taiyō but the cabling gives a very interesting complexity to the yarn.
Our skeins sizes vary a bit in size, ranging between 90-110grams, with the average skein being 100 grams.
We’ve listed the price for the AVERAGE weight skein. We charge by the gram, so if your skein is a bit lighter, you’ll pay a bit less and if your skein is a bit heavier, you’ll pay a bit more. If you need specific yardage for a project, please let us know in the comments section at check out so we can select the correct skein(s) for you.
Once your skein is pulled and weighed, we will adjust your price and then process your credit card. We will call you if we have any questions.
Color: Natural OR…for any of 100+ colors, order this yarn and then go to ‘Dye My Order’ to have your silk dyed for you. Or shop Treenway Silks’ Color Now! yarns
Yarn Name Meaning: Moonbeam (Japanese)
Purchase $150 of 'bulk' undyed yarns or fibers and receive a 10% discount on those items. The discount will be applied manually before finalizing your credit card charge.
size | approx. skein wt. | yd/lb | m/kg | yds/skein |
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60/2x2 cabled yarn lace/thread weight |
100g 3.5oz |
7,500 | 15,090 | 1,650 |
Plain Weave (supple) sett | Plain Weave (firm) sett | Twill sett |
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30 EPI | 32 EPI | 34-36 EPI |
Approx. Wraps/Inch | Typical Gauge 4" or 10cm | U.S. needle size stockinette | Metric needle size stockinette |
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18+ | 32+ | 00-2 | 1.75-2.75 |