HørSilke is a yarn that naturally draws both the eye and the hands. Spun from the finest French linen and Tussah silk – a wild silk with natural variation – it creates a lively and exclusive expression. The silk adds sheen and flexibility, while the linen brings structure, durability and lightness.

The colour palette is inspired by nature and the fibres’ own character. It is elegant, timeless yet modern, with a subtle depth: the linen thread is gently melanged, while the silk carries a slightly shifted tone. This creates a delicate interplay, where the colour changes softly – without it being immediately obvious why. The result is a quiet luxury that makes HørSilke irresistibly beautiful in knitting.

The yarn is twisted and linked in a way that creates long, flexible chains. This makes HørSilke easy to work with, allowing you to vary your gauge from dense and compact to light and transparent. On 3.5 mm needles, you achieve a classic, firm fabric, while 5 mm needles give a more airy, almost sheer drape. The yarn is beautiful and lively on its own, but when combined with a companion thread – such as Cashmere Lace, Cashmere Klassik or Kid Seta – it opens up new dimensions: from buttery-soft luxury to light, airy elegance.

To experience the full potential of the yarn, HørSilke should be soaked in clean water for approximately 24 hours before use. In water, the linen transforms – from slightly firm to soft and shape-stable, with a beautiful drape that follows the body. This process also enhances the silk’s sheen and creates a smooth, refined stitch definition.

HørSilke is not only beautiful, but also a mindful choice. Linen can be grown with minimal impact on soil and environment. The Tussah silk comes from silkworms that are allowed to complete their lifecycle and leave the cocoon naturally. This results in fibres of varying length and thickness, adding life and variation to the yarn. Nothing is wasted – and you get a yarn that is both environmentally considerate and unique in its expression.

This is a yarn for those who want a material that works all year round – from light summer tops and shawls to refined combinations in winter knitting. A yarn that looks and feels like true luxury, and gives value in every stitch.

Gauge and needles

Needle size: 3–5 mm
With one strand of Cashmere Lace: 4–7 mm

Examples:
3 mm: dense fabric in pure HørSilke
4 mm: light fabric in pure HørSilke or dense fabric with 1 strand Cashmere Lace
5 mm: transparent fabric in pure HørSilke or light fabric with 1 strand Cashmere Lace
6–7 mm: HørSilke + 1 strand Cashmere Lace (approx. 230–250 g for a size S/M sweater)

Meterage

50 g = 175 m
Yarn usage: 4–6 balls for a sweater size 38–40
Wholesale pack: 10 balls of 50 g

Material

70% French linen (finest quality)
30% Tussah silk (wild silk)
Made in Italy

Care instructions

Before use: soak HørSilke in clean water without soap for up to 24 hours (very important)
Hand wash at 20–25°C with pH-neutral detergent
Use a laundry bag, especially for loosely knitted garments
Dry flat on a towel and shape while drying
Do not tumble dry
Always wash a swatch first