TAWA MERINO SILK // sport-fingering weight

70% merino wool / 30% mulberry silk

3 ply sport-fingering 

100 grams - 436 yards - 400 meters (approx.) 

2.75-3.5 mm (US 2-4)

It was love at first squish with TAWA, and countless makers have said the same!

Heavenly soft with an exquisite sheen, TAWA is ideal for statement making garments. Try with lace work or held double (even triple) for heavier projects. 

For pattern ideas, have a peek at:

The Harvest Cowl by Vanessa Coscarelli Black

A Girl’s Best Friend Shawl by Isabell Kraemer 

Briochealicious by Andrea Mowry

Slipstravaganza by Stephen West

Kyler by Isabell Kraemer

The Atlas Crop by Hailey Bailey

Please note that colors will vary between computer-phone-tablet monitors and dye baths, and though we try our best to post color-accurate photos, variations should be anticipated. For any questions or concerns about color exactness, please contact us!

Natural dyes fade beautifully with time and may run a bit when washed but will retain their vibrancy with proper care. We recommend hand washing in cold water with a drop of pH neutral detergent and laying flat to dry away from direct sunlight.

Why pH neutral detergent?

Most commercial, even all-natural detergents, are acidic or alkaline solutions that could alter naturally dyed colors. For example, we use citric acid or lime juice as a modifier to dye bright reds with cochineal. An acidic (or alkaline) detergent can have a similar result, breaking down dyes and changing colors even in the first wash.

Need help finding a pH neutral detergent to care for your naturally dyed yarns? Email us at hello@pichinkufibers.com!