Cashmere Merino Yarn, DOROTHY, Luxury Italian Yarn by PAPI FABIO, Sold in Balls or on Cones, DK Weight, 1550m/100g (1695y/3.52oz)

Description

✨A luxurious and incredibly soft yarn from PAPI FABIO, Italy
DOROTHY is an exquisite blend of 10% Cashmere and 90% Merino that defines pure luxury. This extra-fine yarn has a silky-smooth texture and a delicate softness that is perfect for next-to-skin projects. Lightweight yet warm, it has an elegant drape that beautifully showcases intricate stitch patterns and delicate lace work.

🧶 Product Specifications:
• Manufacturer: PAPI FABIO, Italy
• Article: DOROTHY
• Fiber Content: 10% Cashmere, 90% Merino
• Yarn Weight: Lace, Extra-Fine
• Yarn Count: Nm 1/15500
• Yardage: 100g (3.52oz) ≈ 1550m (1695 yd)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

✨ Texture & Feel:
This yarn is exceptionally soft to the touch with a silky feel and a beautiful drape. It is a true lace weight that is incredibly lightweight and airy, making it ideal for creating delicate yet warm garments and accessories.

🧶 Recommended Uses:
• Intricate lace shawls and scarves
• Lightweight sweaters and cardigans
• Delicate baby garments and accessories
• As a “carry-along” yarn with a different fiber for added warmth and softness
• Using two or more strands held together for a Fingering or DK weight project

Recommendations for Use with Multiple Threads:
Given its extra-fine nature, this yarn is not recommended for knitting in 1–2 threads. For the best results and a more substantial fabric, it is recommended to use:
• Machine Knitting: 3–4 threads held together
• Hand Knitting: 5–6 threads held together

Recommendations for Weaving:
Due to its delicate nature, DOROTHY is not recommended as a warp yarn. However, it makes a luxurious and wonderfully soft weft yarn, perfect for adding a touch of Cashmere to lightweight scarves, shawls, or wraps.

🪡 Recommended Needles & Hooks:
• Knitting Needles (3–4 threads): 2.75–3.5 mm (US 2–4)
• Knitting Needles (5–6 threads): 3.75–4.5 mm (US 5–7)
• Crochet Hooks: 2.25–3.5 mm (B-1 to E-4)

📏 Estimated Usage:
• Shawl: 100–150g (1550–2325 m / 1695–2543 yd)
• Sweater (M): 200–300g (3100–4650 m / 3390–5085 yd)
• Hat: 50–75g (775–1163 m / 848–1271 yd)

🫧 Care Instructions:
• Hand wash gently in cool water with a mild detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry out of direct sunlight