Biagioli Modesto · Silk 1/48000 · 4800m/5249yds per 100g/3.5oz · 100% Silk (Se)

Silk 1/48000 by Biagioli Modesto is pure silk of exceptional fineness — a gossamer-weight thread from one of Tuscany's most respected family mills, spun with the precision and care that Biagioli Modesto has brought to fine Italian yarns for generations. At 4800m/100g, this is silk in its most concentrated form: an ultra-fine thread that demands considered multi-strand knitting and rewards it with fabric of extraordinary luminosity and drape.

The thread is smooth, clean, and evenly spun, with the living pearlescent sheen that only pure silk produces. Each strand adds presence without weight, luster without effort, and a fluid quality that builds beautifully as strand counts increase. The result at any count is fabric that moves with the body, catches light with every shift, and carries the unmistakable character of fine Italian silk.

Silk 1/48000 works beautifully as a standalone yarn at higher strand counts and as an exceptional companion thread, instantly adding silk's natural luminosity and fluid drape to any combination.

Versatile Use

At 4800m/100g, Silk 1/48000 works from fingering through DK weight for hand knitting and crochet. For machine knitting, finer strand combinations are equally possible. Silk's signature drape and sheen are present at every strand count. Ideal for lightweight tops, refined sweaters, cardigans, shawls, and any piece where the natural brilliance of pure silk defines the design.

Fiber Content

100% Silk (Se)

Yarn Weight & Meterage

10 strands (Fingering): 480m/525yds per 100g/3.5oz · needles 3.5–4mm · hook 3.5–4mm

14 strands (Sport): 343m/375yds per 100g/3.5oz · needles 4–4.5mm · hook 4–4.5mm

17 strands (DK): 282m/309yds per 100g/3.5oz · needles 4.5–5mm · hook 4.5–5mm

Project Yardage Estimates

Top/Tee

10 strands (Fingering): 167–209g (802–1003m / 878–1098yds)

14 strands (Sport): 233–292g (799–1001m / 875–1096yds)

17 strands (DK): 284–356g (801–1004m / 877–1099yds)

Sweater

10 strands (Fingering): 229–292g (1099–1402m / 1204–1535yds)

14 strands (Sport): 321–409g (1101–1403m / 1206–1537yds)

17 strands (DK): 390–497g (1100–1402m / 1205–1535yds)

Cardigan

10 strands (Fingering): 292–375g (1402–1800m / 1535–1971yds)

14 strands (Sport): 409–524g (1403–1797m / 1537–1968yds)

17 strands (DK): 497–638g (1402–1799m / 1535–1970yds)

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.