Silke Yarns | Witico, Cedro, Brighella and Made in Italy
Silke by Arvier Yarns – Wool, Cotton and Precious Blends
Made in Italy · Over 50 years of tradition · Wool · Alpaca · Cotton · Wool Blend · Ribbon Yarn
Discover Silke by Arvier yarns on LacariaRicami: wool, alpaca, cotton, and precious blends for knitting and crocheting. Silke is the commercial brand of Arvier, an Italian spinning mill with over 50 years of experience based in Grassobbio (Bergamo) — specialized in quality knitting yarns, classic and fancy, produced with fine national and international fibers.
If you're looking for Silke yarn online, this is the right section: complete Made in Italy assortment, fast shipping throughout Italy, and free shipping above a certain threshold.
🏭 Who is Arvier — the producer behind Silke
Arvier is an Italian company with over 50 years of specialization in hand-knitting yarns, based in Grassobbio (Bergamo). It produces yarns under two brands: Silke for the consumer market and Bertagna Filati for wider distribution. It collaborates with suppliers of fine international fibers — merino wool, alpaca, cashmere, mohair — to create new quality products season after season.
All Silke yarns are treated to ensure maximum quality over time: shrink-proof, machine washable, hypoallergenic, and moth-proof. The collections are divided into Autumn-Winter (wool, merino, alpaca, mohair, lurex) and Spring-Summer (cotton, linen, viscose, bamboo, silk, recycled cotton).
🧶 Silke yarns available on LacariaRicami
🐑 CEDRO Wool 30% wool + 70% acrylic · needles 5–6mm · 50g/85m
Made in Italy wool blend yarn with a distinctive chainette effect — creates an original and enveloping texture that enhances even the simplest stitches. Ideal for sweaters, scarves, and winter accessories. 8–10 balls of 50g make a medium-sized adult sweater. Hand washable or delicate machine wash at 30°C.
🔀 WITICO Wool 50% pure virgin wool + 50% acrylic · needles 3–3.5mm · 50g/150m
The versatile line par excellence — super soft and smooth wool blend, machine washable on a delicate cycle. Suitable for both children and adults, perfect for everyday wear. Excellent for family sweaters, blankets, and gifts. Recommended quantity: size 48 = 550–650g, size 42 = 450–550g.
🌈 BRIGHELLA Wool 20% wool + 15% alpaca + 65% acrylic · needles 4–5mm · 100g/240m
Multicolor cake yarn with strong, bright color changes — the presence of alpaca adds natural warmth and softness. Ideal for scarves, hats, neck warmers, and sweaters with a lively and impactful look. Simple stitches enhance the multicolor cake effect to the maximum. For a long-sleeved sweater size 42, about 2.5 balls are needed.
☁️ OCARINA Wool 6% alpaca + 14% wool + 63% acrylic + 17% polyamide · bouclé effect
Colorful and fluffy bouclé wool that combines the natural warmth of alpaca with the versatility of acrylic, with polyamide for extra durability. Perfect for warm scarves, ponchos, and vests with a voluminous and eye-catching look. Includes instructions for making a short sweater.
🧸 BAMBOLINA Wool 50% wool + 45% acrylic + 5% polyamide · needles/hook 8mm · curly effect
Special yarn for creating curly hair for dolls and amigurumi: 50g for approx. 50mt, very realistic natural curly effect. A single ball can create a beautiful head of hair for a doll with a 15cm diameter head. Available in cream, black, white, brown, grey, and other natural shades.
🦋 COLOMBINA Wool/Cotton 6% cotton + 29% nylon + 25% acrylic + 8% wool + 2% viscose · 100g
Very colorful fancy yarn with a bouclé effect and vibrant color changes — the heart-shaped ball also makes it decorative. Machine washable on a delicate cycle. Ideal for summer and autumn garments that require a yarn with a strong and lively character. Excellent for scarves, sweaters, and creative accessories.
🌾 Cablé Cotton 4 100% Egyptian mercerized cotton · crochet hook/standard needles
Fine cotton made from pure Egyptian mercerized cotton — known for its strength, softness, and stitch definition. Its medium size makes it ideal for tops, summer shirts, garments worn next to the skin, and projects requiring uniform and well-defined stitches. Maintains quality and shape even after numerous washes.
🌿 ECOCOLÌ Cotton-Linen 40% cotton + 60% linen · needles 3–3.5mm · 50g/125m
Summer yarn in a cotton and linen blend with a slightly slubby structure — a highly sought-after authentic and natural look. The linen (60%) guarantees superior freshness compared to pure cotton, perfect for refined summer sweaters, tops, and accessories. Available in various natural and modern shades.
👜 SILK&BAG Ribbon Yarn 95% polyester + 5% spandex · needles/hook 6–7mm · 100g
Soft and elastic ribbon yarn ideal for handmade bags, clutches, and accessories with a contemporary look. Spandex ensures controlled elasticity and good shape retention. Also available in SILK&BAG MOTHER-OF-PEARL (luminous effect) and SILK&BAG LEATHER (faux leather effect) versions. For a 20–30cm clutch, 3–4 balls are needed.
🔍 How to choose Silke yarns
For everyday machine-washable garments choose WITICO — a super soft wool blend, suitable for the whole family. For special effects and original textures try CEDRO with its chainette effect (needles 5–6mm). For vibrant colors and multicolor cakes choose BRIGHELLA with alpaca.
For amigurumi doll hair use BAMBOLINA with an amigurumi crochet hook. For elegant bags and clutches try SILK&BAG ribbon yarn with bag ribbon yarn. For summer cotton linen projects choose ECOCOLÌ with cotton yarns.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Silke yarns
Who produces Silke yarns?
Silke is the commercial brand of Arvier, an Italian spinning mill based in Grassobbio (Bergamo) with over 50 years of specialization in hand-knitting yarns. Arvier also produces under the brand Bertagna Filati.
What are the most requested Silke products on LacariaRicami?
The most popular are Witico (machine washable wool blend), Cedro (chainette effect, needles 5–6mm), Brighella (multicolor cake with alpaca), and Bambolina (curly hair for amigurumi).
Are Silke yarns machine washable?
It depends on the product. Witico and Colombina are machine washable on a delicate cycle. Cedro can be hand washed or delicate machine washed at 30°C without spinning. Always check the label of each yarn ball.
Are Silke yarns suitable for both knitting and crocheting?
Yes, all Silke yarns are designed for knitting needles and crochet hooks. Sizes vary depending on the yarn: Witico and ECOCOLÌ require needles 3–3.5mm, Cedro 5–6mm, Bambolina 8mm, Silk&Bag 6–7mm.
Are Silke yarns Made in Italy?
Yes, Silke by Arvier is an Italian brand with yarns produced in Italy, in Grassobbio (Bergamo). Arvier has specialized in hand-knitting yarns for over 50 years, with rigorous internal quality control.
How to buy Silke yarns online on LacariaRicami?
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