Description
BABY CASHMERE 2/26 by Loro Piana is an exceptional Italian lace-weight yarn crafted from 100% pure Baby Cashmere. Supremely soft, feather-light, and refined, this yarn represents the highest standard of luxury fiber production. Designed for exquisite knitwear, it delivers unparalleled softness, warmth without weight, and timeless elegance in every stitch.
Produced by the legendary Loro Piana mill in Italy, BABY CASHMERE 2/26 is a rare, premium-quality yarn intended for refined projects where fiber quality truly matters. Perfect for multi-strand hand knitting, machine knitting, and delicate layering pieces.
▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Loro Piana, Italy
• Article: BABY CASHMERE 2/26
• Fiber Content: 100% Baby Cashmere
• Yarn Weight: Lace
• Yarn Count: Nm 2/26
• Construction: 2-ply thread
• Yardage: 100g (3.52oz) ≈ 1300m (1476yd)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy
▣ Texture & Feel
Incredibly soft, airy, and smooth with a refined, silky hand. This yarn feels luxurious against the skin and develops a gentle bloom after washing while maintaining excellent stitch definition. Lightweight yet warmly insulating, it is ideal for garments worn close to the body.
▣ Recommended Uses
• Luxury sweaters and cardigans
• Fine shawls, wraps, and stoles
• Scarves and lightweight accessories
• Baby garments and heirloom knits
• Multi-strand projects for elegant everyday wear
▣ Knitting Notes
This is an extra-fine lace yarn and is not recommended to be used in a single strand for hand knitting.
• For hand knitting: start with 5–6 strands or more, depending on the desired fabric weight
• For machine knitting: 3–4 strands create a stable, refined fabric
• Easily adjustable thickness by varying the number of strands
▣ Care Instructions
Hand wash gently in cold water using a mild detergent.
Do not wring or twist.
Lay flat to dry away from direct heat or sunlight.
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