Description
A rare luxury yarn with airy elegance ✧ – Italian-made from 50% silk and 50% superkid mohair. Fingering weight with a unique cord-chain structure that adds volume without heaviness—soft, luminous, and ethereal.
▣ Product Specifications:
• Manufacturer: FILCOM
• Article: SOFFILO
• Fiber Content: 50% Silk, 50% Superkid Mohair
• Yarn Weight: Lace / Fingering
• Yarn Count: Nm 4500
• Yardage: 450 meters / 100 g (492 yards / 3.52 oz)
• Texture: Cord Chain Yarn (chainette structure)
⌁ Texture & Feel:
• Light, airy, and feathery
• Gentle halo from mohair with the strength and sheen of silk
• Cord-like chainette structure provides volume and shape retention
➤ Recommended Uses:
• Ethereal sweaters, cardigans, and lacework
• Lightweight scarves, wraps, and airy shawls
• Luxury crochet pieces
• Textural accents in weaving or layered knits
✧ Tips & Recommendations:
• This yarn creates a soft, hazy halo when knit loosely, and becomes denser and more sculptural when knit tightly—perfect for experimenting with tension and stitch definition.
• It looks especially beautiful in simple lace patterns, drop stitches, or garter stitch where the texture shines.
• Pair it with smooth yarns like silk or merino to add body or deepen color—especially in multi-strand projects.
• The natural sheen of the silk reflects light while the mohair adds softness, giving colors a delicate, glowing depth.
• Chainette yarns are more durable than brushed mohair or singles, making this yarn a great choice for garments you’ll wear often.
• Ideal for warm-weather layering pieces but also lovely when doubled or paired with wool for cooler-weather knits.
⋔ Recommended Needles / Hooks:
• Knitting: US 3–5 / 3.25–3.75 mm
• Crochet: 3.0–4.0 mm
• Use 1–2 threads depending on fabric density; holds up beautifully doubled for a soft mohair sweater
⫯ Weaving Suitability:
• Excellent for weft; adds light texture and loft
• Suitable for mixed-material weaving and decorative applications
• Chainette structure keeps it from collapsing under tension
📏 Recommended Yarn Usage:
• Short sleeve top: 200–300 g
• Long sleeve sweater: 350–500 g
• Shawl: 100–200 g
• Scarf: 100–250 g
• Dress: 500–700 g
⟳ Care Instructions:
• Hand wash gently in cold water with mild detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry out of direct sunlight
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