KFI Luxury Collection Silk (DISCONTINUED)
| Weight: | DK |
|---|---|
| Texture: | Plied |
| Fiber: | Silk (100%) |
| Needles: | 4mm (6 US) (8 UK) |
| Gauge: | 21-22 sts / 10cm (4") |
| Balls: | 100g; 230m (252 yds) |
Suggested substitutes
Mulberry Silk
(93% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Mulberry Silk (100%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 124m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.85 balls of this.
Silk 32/120NM DK
(92% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 150g / 567m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.41 balls of this.
Silk Purse
(91% match)
The fiber content matches exactly.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is single ply rather than plied. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 126m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.83 balls of this.
Silk Sport
(91% match)
The fiber content matches exactly.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is plied with a tight twist rather than plied. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 206m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.12 balls of this.
LB Collection Silk
(91% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 150m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.53 balls of this.
The following suggestions are not very close matches, but might work in some projects.
We've tried our best to match gauge and behavior.
Luscious Silk
(89% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 100g / 199m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.16 balls of this.
Silk Rhapsody Glitter
(88% match)
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The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Silk (89%), Mohair (10%) and Metallic (1%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is single ply rather than plied. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 238m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.97 balls of this.
Regal Silk
(86% match)
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The fiber content matches exactly.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is single ply rather than plied. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 149m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.54 balls of this.
KFI Luxury Collection Silk Sport
(86% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Mulberry Silk (100%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 100g / 264m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.87 balls of this.
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Tao
(85% match)
The fiber content matches exactly.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is single ply rather than plied. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 115m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.00 balls of this.
LB Collection Mulberry Silk
(85% match)
$$$$$
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Mulberry Silk (100%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is crepe / cable-plied rather than plied. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 125m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.84 balls of this.
Silken
(84% match)
The fiber content matches exactly.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is 2 plies rather than plied. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 250m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.92 balls of this.
Seta Tweed
(84% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Silk (75%) and Cotton (25%)
This yarn comes in 25g / 100m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.30 balls of this.
Soie
(83% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using larger needles and swatch to match gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 165m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.39 balls of this.
Mulberry Tussah
(83% match)
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Mulberry Silk (50%) and Tussah Silk (50%)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is 2 plies rather than plied. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn has less drape. It may not be a suitable substitute if your pattern is designed to hang loosely without clinging.
The warmth, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 200m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.15 balls of this.
Double Sea Silk
(82% match)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is 2 plies rather than plied. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Silk (70%) and Sea Cell (30%)
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 250m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.92 balls of this.
Setanova
(81% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The warmth, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Silk (60%) and Cotton (40%)
This yarn has less drape. It may not be a suitable substitute if your pattern is designed to hang loosely without clinging.
This yarn comes in 50g / 150m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.53 balls of this.
Tussah Silk Fingering
(80% match)
The fiber content matches exactly.
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is single ply rather than plied. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 200g / 800m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.29 balls of this.
Tamtam DK
(80% match)
This yarn also has a regular, smooth texture, but it is 2 plies rather than plied. It is still a good match, but the ply structure of yarn has an effect on the finished fabric and what it's best used for.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Silk (65%) and Linen (35%)
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 100g / 250m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.92 balls of this.
Silk Rhapsody
(79% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of this yarn are a reasonable match with the original.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using smaller needles and swatch to match gauge.
The fiber content is different. This yarn contains: Silk (80%) and Mohair (20%)
This yarn comes in 100g / 238m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.97 balls of this.