Blue Cashmere & Wool Yarn | Melange Washes to Solid Blue - 100g cone

Fine cashmere and wool yarn that reveals a solid deep blue after washing

Create lightweight, elegant knitwear with this Italian Millefili blend of 52% wool, 37% cashmere and 11% polyamide.

The yarn has a melange appearance before washing. An additional thread helps it run through knitting machines, while washing the finished piece reveals a beautiful, even, solid deep blue.

Please refer to the washed knitted sample in the photographs for the finished colour. The cone photographs show how the yarn looks before washing.

This listing is for one 100 g / 3.53 oz portion, wound from the original cone, containing approximately 1,800 metres / 1,969 yards of yarn.

Yarn specifications

• Labelled composition: 52% wool, 37% cashmere, 11% polyamide

• Weight: 100 g / 3.53 oz

• Length per 100 g: Approximately 1,800 m / 1,969 yd

• Yarn count shown on the label: Nm 1/18000

• Weight category: Fine lace weight

• Appearance before washing: Melange effect

• Finished colour after washing: Solid deep blue

• Brand: Millefili

• Collection: Italian stock yarn

One fine yarn, many possibilities

A lovely choice for lightweight sweaters, cardigans, delicate shawls, scarves and soft accessories. Suitable for hand knitting, machine knitting and fine crochet.

Use one strand for delicate lace, hold several strands together for a fuller fabric, or combine with another yarn.

The approximate length per 100 g of combined yarn is:

• 2 strands: 900 m

• 3 strands: 600 m

• 4 strands: 450 m

Needle and hook size depend on the number of strands used and your desired gauge.

Sold in 100 g portions

The listed price is for one 100 g portion. Choose the quantity you need:

• Quantity 1: 100 g

• Quantity 2: 200 g

• Quantity 3: 300 g

Limited Italian stock yarn

Availability is limited, and the same shade and batch may not be available again. We recommend ordering enough for your entire project.

Swatching and care

Make and wash a sample before starting your project to check the finished colour, texture, gauge and suitable needle size.

Gently hand wash in cool water using a detergent suitable for wool and cashmere. Avoid rubbing or wringing. Reshape and dry flat.

Please note: Colours may appear slightly different depending on your screen settings and lighting.