Jo Sharp SILKROAD ARAN Silkroad is a blend made from 80% Merino Wool, 15% Silk & 5% Cashmere fibers, chosen for their length, strength and softness. Wool gives warmth, Silk lends lightness and Cashmere adds luxurious softness to Silkroad yarn. The natural crimp and elasticity of Jo Sharp Silkroad yarns make knitting very satisfying. SPECIFICATIONS: 85% Wool, 10% Silk & 5% Cashmere. Tension: 18 sts & 24 rows measured over 4" of Stocking stitch using USA 8 needles. Length: 93yds, 50g ball (1 3/4 oz).

Raglan Sweater Pattern Book - Knit Issue 3 Designer -- Jo Sharp Sizes S - XL Yardage Requirements: 12 - 17 Skeins

Raglan Sweater Pattern Book - Knit Issue 3 Designer -- Jo Sharp Sizes S - XL Yardage Requirements: 16 - 21 Skeins

Ingrid Pattern Book - Book five - The Gathering Designer -- Jo Sharp Sizes: S M L XL Yarn: 14, 15, 16, 17 skeins

Raglan Coat Pattern Book - Knit Issue 3 Designer -- Jo Sharp S - XL 19 - 26 skeins color ricepaper #108

Nina Pattern Book - Book five - The Gathering Designer -- Jo Sharp Pattern Tension -- 18 stitches, 24 rows, Sizes S M L XL Yarn 11 12 13 14 skeins

Enya Scarf Pattern Book - Book five - The Gathering Designer -- Jo Sharp Yarn: 5 skeins

Frieda Pattern Book - Alpaca Silk Designer -- Debbie Bliss Sizes: S M L XL Yarn: 12 13 14 skeins Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran

Lara Pattern Book - Alpaca Silk Designer -- Debbie Bliss Sizes: S M L XL Yarn: 11 13 14 skeins Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran

Rib Jacket Pattern Book - Cashmere Collection Designer -- Debbie Bliss Sizes: S M L Yarn: 16, 17, 18 skeins Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran

Weekend Sweater Pattern Book - Cashmere Collection Designer -- Debbie Bliss Sizes: S M L Yarn: 20, 21, 22 skeins Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran

Classic Cardigan Pattern Book - The Baby Knits Book Designer -- Debbie Bliss Sizes: S M L XL Yarn: 6, 6, 6, 7/8 skeins Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran

Crossover Jacket Pattern Book - Simply Family Designer -- Debbie Bliss Sizes: S M L XL Yarn: 14, 14, 15, 16 skeins Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran

Garter Stitch Jacket Pattern Book - Simply Family Designer -- Debbie Bliss Sizes: S M L Yarn: 12, 14, 15 skeins Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran

Molly Pattern Book - Junior Knits Designer -- Debbie Bliss Sizes: S M L XL Yarn: 6, 7, 8, 8/9 skeins Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran

Cable Moss Jacket Pattern Book - The Baby Knits Book Designer -- Debbie Bliss Sizes: S M L Yarn: 7, 7, 8 skeins Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran

Cabled Coat Pattern Book - Special Family Knits Designer -- Debbie Bliss Sizes: S M L Yarn: 28, 29, 30 skeins Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran

Rachel Pattern Book - Cashmerino Collection Designer -- Debbie Bliss Sizes: XS - XL Yarn: 16 - 19 skeins Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran

Lilly Pattern Book - Cashmerino Collection Designer -- Debbie Bliss Sizes: XS - XL Yarn: 12 - 16 skeins Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran

Textured Heart Sweater Pattern Book - Modern Classics Designer -- Louisa Harding Sizes: S M L XL Yarn: 13,14, 15, 16 skeins Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran

Raglan Sweater Pattern Book - Simply Family Designer -- Debbie Bliss Sizes: S M L Yarn: 14, 14, 15, 16 skeins Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran

Cable-edged Tunic Pattern Book - Modern Classics Designer -- Louisa Harding Sizes: XS - XL Yarn: 12 - 15 skeins Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran

Cable & Lace Sweater Pattern Book - Modern Classics Designer -- Louisa Harding Sizes: XS - XL Yarn: 13 - 17 skeins Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran

Cable Pullover Pattern Book - Modern Classics Designer -- Louisa Harding Sizes: S - XL Yarn: 12 - 14 skeins Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran

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Review from Knitter's Review: Knitting with Silkroad was a marvelous experience. The yarn slid through my hands, never snagging or dragging, instead hugging my needles tightly and producing a plush fabric on the other end. Although Silkroad's two plies lie comfortably side by side, there's no denying their separate existences. Together they produce visually distinct diagonal lines in the yarn that, when knit into fabric, produce an almost rippled surface effect. I sense that wearing a Silkroad sweater would be like lying on a bank of freshly fallen snow. The yarn's loft would hold in warmth, cradle your body, and buffer you from the elements.

Its pure softness makes Silkroad appropriate -- dare I say mandatory -- for next-to-skin wear. It has the same plumpness and elasticity as Debbie Bliss' Cashmerino Aran (which blends merino, microfiber, and cashmere) but with greater visual sophistication. Conclusion : By now it must be obvious that I liked Silkroad. Although Jo Sharp's earlier pattern collections were vibrantly colorful, her Silkroad designs only use color as a muted backdrop for much more textured stitch patterns.