Baby Sweater made of Arvil Raw Silk

I’ve been working on a toddler sweater in size T2, using a reddish mix of Avril Raw Silk Multi-color yarn, and have just finished it. A dear knitting friend gifted me the skeins, and it’s been "parked" in my yarn bag waiting for the right project. The colors are a mix of green, red, yellow, and a touch of blue. They shift as you knit, so every row feels a bit different. It gives the sweater a fun, playful look that feels totally unique.

It took me a couple of weeks to finish. Some parts were smooth, others a bit fiddly, but I’m happy with how it turned out. Raw silk is lovely in its own way, but it has a mind of its own. The strands like to split if you’re not careful, so I had to slow down, keep my tension steady, and sometimes loosen up the stitch just a bit to let the yarn do its thing.

The sweater itself is simply shaped, just right for a toddler. No extra frills, which lets the yarn’s natural drape stand out. I don’t think I’ll be rushing back to use this exact yarn again; it’s a bit finicky, but I’m glad I gave it a go. The texture is special, and it taught me a few things along the way.

I’ve got enough yarn left for a beanie, maybe with a pompom. I’m thinking about making a little set. If I do, I’ll try to echo the sweater’s clean lines, perhaps a ribbed edge or some color blocks to tie it all together, and maybe add a pompom.