Severn Tencel - Fingering

Severn has dreamy shine and drape! Think mulberry silk, but vegan. (The shiny stuff--not bourette silk, such as Knitting For Olive's Pure Silk, which has a matte hand! That is more comparable to a cotton.) Knitters who have struggled with cotton in past may find Severn more approachable, since it is less drying on the hands, but like cotton,

Tencel also does not have memory, so will be a different experience from wool. It grows with time and blocking--we wouldn't recommend it for colorwork, heavy garments, or similar projects, but it makes an incredible shawl or lightweight ruana! Colors come out noticeably more saturated on this base.

437 Yards, 100 grams

• Fiber Content: 100% certified tencel, 4-ply
• Origin: Italy
• Water Use: Tencel requires less water to produce than cotton fibers.
• Chemical & Pesticide Use: Tencel is a regenerated fiber made from wood pulp, a process which does involve chemicals. However, 99% of these chemicals are recovered and recycled in the efficient and eco-friendly circular production process.
• Carbon Footprint: Tencel may use up to 40% less non-renewable energy to produce than cotton fibers.
• Characteristics: