SETA SHAPPE by Ri.Go, Italy is a luxury 100% silk shappe lace weight yarn with approximately 570 meters per 100 g. This refined Italian silk yarn creates lightweight, breathable fabric with elegant drape, soft natural luminosity, and a polished high-end finish, making it beautiful for shawls, scarves, summer tops, lightweight sweaters, crochet, weaving, and refined luxury knitwear.

Unlike glossy synthetic-looking silk yarns, silk shappe has a softer, more wearable elegance with a gentle matte-luminous glow. It feels cool and smooth against the skin while giving finished garments fluid movement, graceful drape, and sophisticated texture without heaviness.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Ri.Go, Italy
• Article: SETA SHAPPE
• Fiber Content: 100% Silk Shappe
• Yarn Category: Lace Weight
• Yarn Count: Tit. 5700
• Yardage: approx. 570 m / 623 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft smooth silk hand
• Elegant matte-luminous finish
• Lightweight and breathable
• Fluid drape and graceful movement
• Cool comfortable feel against the skin
• Refined luxury texture
• Beautiful polished fabric appearance

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
Silk shappe is one of the most elegant and wearable forms of silk yarn. Unlike glossy filament silk, shappe silk is produced from shorter silk fibers, creating a softer, more refined texture with a subtle natural glow rather than an overly shiny appearance.

This gives SETA SHAPPE a sophisticated modern elegance that works beautifully for garments meant to be worn comfortably and frequently. The fabric feels luxurious, breathable, and fluid, with a polished finish that elevates even simple stitches.

Because this yarn is lace weight at 570m/100g, it is excellent for lightweight garments, airy shawls, scarves, crochet, weaving, and elegant layering pieces. It can also be held together with other luxury yarns to add silk drape, softness, and refined movement.

✧ Fiber Profile
• Silk Shappe — natural silk softness and elegance
• Breathable and comfortable against the skin
• Lightweight with fluid drape
• Strong durable natural fiber
• Refined matte-luminous finish
• Beautiful for warm-weather and transitional garments

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
SETA SHAPPE is a lace weight silk yarn, ideal for lightweight and refined fabrics. It can be used in one strand for airy shawls, scarves, fine tops, and delicate layering pieces, or held together with another yarn for additional drape, polish, and softness.

Best for:
• Lightweight shawls and wraps
• Summer tops and layering garments
• Elegant scarves and cowls
• Fine crochet work
• Weaving and textile work
• Companion yarn blending
• Refined lace weight garments

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Shawls and wraps
• Lightweight sweaters and cardigans
• Silk tops and layering pieces
• Scarves and cowls
• Crochet garments and accessories
• Fine woven textiles
• Luxury summer knitwear

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Mohair — adds soft halo and atmosphere
• Linen — adds structure and modern texture
• Cashmere — adds softness and warmth
• Fine merino — improves elasticity and structure
• Cotton — keeps the fabric breathable and fresh
• Sequins yarns — creates couture-inspired fabrics

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Knitting needles: approx. 2.25–3.5 mm depending on desired fabric
• Crochet hooks: approx. 2.0–3.5 mm
• Smaller needles create cleaner polished structure
• Larger needles create more fluid drape and openness
• Swatching is strongly recommended for silk yarns

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Excellent for luxury weaving
• Beautiful for scarves, wraps, and lightweight apparel fabrics
• Creates elegant woven fabric with fluid movement
• Especially attractive for refined fashion textiles

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash gently in cool water
• Use delicate silk or wool detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry and reshape while damp
• Avoid direct sunlight during drying
• Store folded rather than hanging