Description
LAVINIA is an exceptionally refined Italian yarn manufactured by Filati Power in Italy, created from a luxurious blend of merino and cashmere. This extra-fine yarn combines the softness and quiet elegance of cashmere with the elasticity, breathability, and everyday wearability of merino, resulting in a beautifully balanced base for sophisticated knitwear.
Because LAVINIA is spun in a very fine Nm 2/28 construction, it offers excellent flexibility for makers who like to control the final fabric through strand count. Worked in multiple strands, it creates lightweight yet comforting fabrics with a soft hand, graceful movement, and a timeless luxury feel. It is especially suitable for elegant sweaters, refined accessories, shawls, and elevated everyday knitwear.
▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Filati Power, Italy
• Article: LAVINIA
• Fiber Content: 70% Merino, 30% Cashmere
• Yarn Category: Lace, Extrafine
• Yarn Count: Nm 2/28
• Yardage: approx. 1400 m / 1531 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy
⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
LAVINIA offers the rare balance of softness, practicality, and versatility. The cashmere brings gentle luxury and delicate warmth, while the merino provides resilience, breathability, and structure. Together, they create a yarn that feels elevated without being fragile and comfortable without looking ordinary.
Its extra-fine construction makes it especially attractive for makers who want to build their own fabric intentionally. By adjusting the number of strands, you can create anything from delicate lightweight pieces to fuller, more practical knitwear with body and warmth.
⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft and refined
• Light, airy, and elegant
• Comfortable against the skin
• Gentle matte-luxury finish rather than strong shine
• Breathable and warm without heaviness
• Softens even more after washing and blocking
✧ Luxury Fiber Profile — Merino & Cashmere
This blend combines two of the most loved fibers in fine knitwear.
Cashmere adds:
• Exceptional softness
• Gentle warmth
• A luxurious hand feel
• Elegant lightness
Merino adds:
• Elasticity and recovery
• Breathability
• Better structure in fabric
• Everyday comfort and wearability
Together, they create a yarn that feels soft and refined, yet more practical and versatile than pure cashmere alone. This makes LAVINIA an excellent choice for garments and accessories that are meant to be both beautiful and wearable.
➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Single-strand hand knitting: generally not recommended for most projects
• 2 strands: still very fine and usually better for delicate fabrics, fine accessories, crochet, or machine knitting
• 3 strands: suitable for delicate, lightweight pieces
• 4–5 strands: a more realistic starting range for comfortable hand knitting
• 5–6 strands: often better for sweaters, cardigans, and more practical everyday knitwear
⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Lace shawls and wraps: approx. 120–200 g
• Lightweight tops and layering pieces: approx. 180–280 g
• Sweaters and pullovers: approx. 300–450 g
• Cardigans: approx. 350–500 g
• Accessories and scarves: approx. 80–150 g
➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
LAVINIA is an ideal luxury base yarn for custom blending.
Mohair on Silk
Adds halo, lightness, and a dreamy surface for sweaters, shawls, and layering pieces.
Fine Silk Yarns
Enhance drape and give the finished fabric a more fluid, elegant character.
Yak Blends
Add warmth and beautiful tonal depth while preserving softness.
Fine Merino
Allow you to create fuller fabrics for colder-weather knitwear while keeping the finished piece soft and refined.
These combinations make LAVINIA especially appealing to makers who enjoy building unique fabrics and customizing texture, warmth, and overall mood.
⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold with gentle wool or cashmere detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry and reshape while damp
• Store folded rather than hanging
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