Silky 4-ply Yarn

Weight: 4 Ply / Fingering
Composition: 75% Superwash Ultrafine Merino (19.5 micron) / 25% Mulberry Silk
Length: 400m per 100g skein
Gauge: 28 sts × 36 rows over 10cm / 4 inches on 3.25mm (US 3) needles

Soft, Silky, and Perfect for Elegant Projects

Welcome to the beautiful world of Market Town Yarns Silky 4 Ply – a luxurious hand dyed fingering weight yarn that combines softness, strength and elegant drape. Spun from ultrafine superwash merino and mulberry silk, this yarn has a smooth, silky feel with a natural lustre that catches the light beautifully.

The addition of silk enhances both the strength and drape of the yarn, while the worsted-spun construction from long staple fibres gives excellent stitch definition. The result is a yarn that feels soft against the skin while producing crisp, defined stitches and a refined finish.

Why Makers Love Silky 4 Ply

  • Soft with a Silky Finish: The blend of ultrafine merino and mulberry silk creates a yarn that is soft, smooth and comfortable to wear.
  • Beautiful Drape & Lustre: The silk content adds a gentle sheen and fluid drape, perfect for elegant garments and accessories.
  • Excellent Stitch Definition: Worsted spun from long staple fibres, this yarn produces clean, defined stitches for both simple and intricate patterns.

Perfect for Your Crafting Needs

Silky 4 Ply is ideal for a wide range of knitting and crochet projects, from socks and shawls to lightweight garments, scarves, gloves and baby items. Its combination of strength, softness and drape makes it a versatile yarn that works beautifully for both everyday and special pieces.

What Makes Silky 4 Ply Special?

  • Approx. 400m per 100g skein: Generous yardage for socks, shawls and lightweight garments.
  • Recommended Needle Size: 2.5 – 4mm needles depending on your desired fabric.

Care instructions: This Superwash yarn base can be machine washed on a delicate cycle in lukewarm or cold water but we always recommend hand washing with your favourite wool wash. Some slight colour bleed is normal on the first wash.

Explore our growing range of Silky 4-ply hand dyed colourways, including vibrant skeins like Cherry Blossom Kiss and other beautifully dyed 4-ply yarns.

Market Town Yarns is the in-house hand dyed yarn brand from Yarn Worx, an independent yarn shop in Suffolk, UK. At Market Town Yarns, we specialise in hand dyed yarn in the UK, creating vibrant colourways on our beautifully soft yarn bases.