Note: This is an updated version of our beloved Basilisk, the classic silk mohair! Basilisk now comes with more silk but the yardage and use remains the same. Now also available in mini skeins!
Basilisk is a classic silk mohair yarn with 420 m/50 g. It can be used on its own to create very light and airy garments, but is more commonly held together with another yarn to create a warm and very soft fabric with a beautiful halo.
All yarns from Sägen are hand dyed by Lotta H Löthgren, using high quality acid dyes. The colourways are named after creatures, entities, details or ideas from folklore and old stories, and Sägen is the Swedish word for a certain kind of folk story. My aim is to create a palette of colours that are just as beautiful on their own as they are to combine, and that knitters and makers can return to over the years.
Yarn weight:Lace
Hank weight:50 g
Fibre: 64% RMS-certified kid mohair, 36% silk
Length:420 m per 50 g hank
Gauge:20-26 sts per 10 cm / 4 in
Needle size:2.5-3.5 mm
Care:Gently hand wash in cool water. Darker colours may bleed. As with all hand-dyed yarns, it is recommended to alternate skeins for a more blended look.
