VEGAN BANANA SILK YARN

VEGAN BANANA SILK YARN

QUICK DETAILS:

Composition: banana tree bark

Skein weight: 100g (approximatey 80 feet of continuous fibre)

Standard yarn weight: Bulky/Chunky

WPI (wraps per inch): 4

Suggested needle size: 8mm (US size 11)

Gauge (per 10cm square): 10 stitches x 14 rows

ABOUT THIS FIBRE

Banana silk is the unsung hero of the fibre art/ fibre craft world. Those who’ve worked with it don’t ever turn back. But, for those who are less familiar with this unique fibre, let us tell you about some of its special qualities:

– banana silk is a natural AND vegan yarn. It’s hard to find vegan yarns that aren’t acrylic, so this one checks a lot of boxes for folks choosing a sustainable and cruelty-free fibre.

-banana silk is a recycled AND sustainable fibre. It’s made from the decaying outer layers of banana tree bark. What a beautiful way to bring renewable resources into your fibre practice!

-banana silk is a durable, yet soft fibre. It holds shape nicely in all applications.

-banana silk is bonkers beautiful. Its appeal isn’t just in the reduced environmental footprint. Even outside of those fantastic eco properties, this fibre has a unique aesthetic. You won’t be able to stop staring at the way that its natural sheen attracts light. Shiny, lustrous, velvety—but with depth.

It’s bananas. Try it out 🙂

For crocheters and knitters, you’ll find lots of beautiful slub with this yarn. It would be great for dishcloths, placemats, and any project where you want a stiff/structural property.