Loro Piana · Indian Silk 3/120 · 4000m/100g (4374yds/3.5oz) · 100% Silk (Se)

Indian Silk 3/120 by Loro Piana is pure silk in its most refined form — a gossamer-weight thread of exceptional fineness, sourced and crafted to the exacting standards that define the Loro Piana name. Smooth, subtly luminous, and weightless in hand, this thread carries all the inherent nobility of Indian silk: a soft, living sheen that shifts with light, a fluid drape that falls with effortless grace, and a sensory quality that only the finest natural silk can deliver.

At 4000m/100g, this is a thread for those who understand multi-strand knitting. Each strand adds presence without weight, luster without ostentation, and warmth without bulk. The result, at any strand count, is fabric of quiet, unmistakable luxury.

Versatile Use

At 4000m/100g, Indian Silk 3/120 works from fingering through worsted weight for hand knitting and crochet. For machine knitting, finer strand combinations are equally possible. As strand counts build, the yarn transitions through fingering, DK, and worsted — silk's signature drape and sheen present at every stage. Ideal for lightweight tops, refined sweaters, cardigans, shawls, and any piece where silk's natural brilliance defines the design.

Fiber Content

100% Silk (Se)

Yarn Weight & Meterage

8 strands (Fingering): ~500m/100g (~547yds) · needles 3.5–4mm · hook 3.5–4mm

12 strands (DK): ~333m/100g (~364yds) · needles 4.5–5mm · hook 4.5–5mm

18 strands (Worsted): ~222m/100g (~243yds) · needles 5.5–6mm · hook 5.5–6mm

Project Yardage Estimates

Top/Tee

8 strands (Fingering): 215–280g (1075–1400m / 1177–1532yds)

12 strands (DK): 270–350g (899–1166m / 984–1276yds)

18 strands (Worsted): 350–455g (777–1010m / 850–1105yds)

Sweater

8 strands (Fingering): 260–345g (1300–1725m / 1423–1888yds)

12 strands (DK): 325–435g (1082–1449m / 1184–1586yds)

18 strands (Worsted): 430–605g (955–1343m / 1045–1470yds)

Cardigan

8 strands (Fingering): 320–460g (1600–2300m / 1751–2517yds)

12 strands (DK): 400–575g (1332–1915m / 1458–2095yds)

18 strands (Worsted): 560–795g (1243–1765m / 1360–1931yds)

Care Instructions

Hand wash gently in cool water

Use a mild detergent suitable for silk

Lay flat to dry on a horizontal surface

Do not wring, twist, or agitate

Silk becomes weaker when wet — handle with extra care

Steam lightly at low temperature if necessary

Swatching Required

A washed and thoroughly dried swatch is essential. Pure silk may relax and drape further after washing, altering gauge and hand feel. Accurate swatching is particularly important at this fineness — small gauge differences multiply significantly across a garment.

Disclaimers

Color may appear different due to screen and lighting. Yarn is not eligible for return or exchange.