75% Ultrafine SW Merino (16.5 mic) / 15% Mulberry Silk / 10% Cashmere
Ultrafine merino is as fine as cashmere and is the finest grade of merino commercially available. Only 3.5% of merino fibre in the world is fine enough to be graded as ultrafine. This batch of merino is not only ultra-soft, but also long staple for added strength and less pilling. Mulberry silk has been added for drape and lustre and some cashmere for that fuzzy halo only cashmere can provide.
The yarn has 2 plies and a medium twist. This combination allows room for the cashmere fibres to bloom and the merino fibres to plump up and support them. It is ideal for lace as the 2 plies roll away from each other to open up the lacework and reveal the pattern.
This yarn likes a needle size of 3.25mm for a plump and cosy fabric or 3.75mm and above for a light and barely there feel.
I would use this yarn for items with some lace detailing and where its softness can best be appreciated next to the skin. There are 400 metres in a 100 gram skein so one skein would be enough for a cosy cowl or medium sized shawl, 2 or 3 skeins would make a very indulgent wrap and 3-4 skeins would make a fabulous jumper with lace detailing around the yoke or hem.
We recommend hand washing only for this luxurious yarn. The cashmere will bloom after washing to produce a subtle halo.
Recommended Needle Size: 3mm – 4mm needles
Gauge (stocking stitch): 28sts x 36 rows over 10cm/4″
on 3.25mm (US 3) needles
