Cashmere / Merino - Deadstock Yarn - Made in Italy - Black - Lace Weight - 50g

From Zegna Baruffa one of the finest mills in Italy.

Our deadstock yarns are source much the same way as deadstock fabric. We have tried to select yarns that are most suitable to hand knitting from the finest cashmere mills in Italy and Scotland. 

Despite being some of the worlds finest yarns our deadstock yarns they are a fraction of the cost of typical hand knitting yarns (gram for gram) because they are sourced as deadstock.

Please note that deadstock yarns are usually made originally for machine knitting and thus slightly oiled. They will soften and bloom beautifully after washing.

Suitable for hand knitting, machine knitting, and weaving.

This is a single ply lace weight cashmere merino blend. Mix is with other yarns to add softness or use for very fine lace. 

Weight: Lace Weight, 1/15nm

Yardage: Approximately 1500 yards per per 100 grams 

Colour:  Black

Composition: 30% Cashmere / 70% Merino

Collection:  Prestige