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Cashmere Yarn by Exclusive Italian Mill CABLELIGHT is a rare luxury Italian lace weight yarn made from 100% Cashmere, with approximately 667 meters per 100 g. This refined Italian yarn combines featherlight softness, elegant loft, warmth, and extraordinary bloom in a practical lace-weight construction that is significantly easier to work with than ultra-fine industrial cashmere yarns.
CABLELIGHT creates soft, airy, luxurious fabric with beautiful drape and a delicate natural halo that becomes even more noticeable after washing and blocking. The yarn feels light and breathable while still providing the unmistakable warmth and comfort of pure cashmere.
This is exactly the kind of yarn associated with heirloom-quality knitwear, understated luxury, and refined Italian cashmere textiles.
▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Exclusive Italian Mill, Italy
• Article: CABLELIGHT
• Fiber Content: 100% Cashmere
• Yarn Category: Lace Weight
• Yarn Count: Nm 3/20
• Yardage: approx. 667 m / 729 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy
⌁ Texture & Feel
• Featherlight, airy, and soft
• Elegant natural halo
• Smooth luxury hand feel
• Warm without heaviness
• Breathable and comfortable
• Develops fuller bloom after washing and blocking
⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
CABLELIGHT stands out because it offers the luxury softness of pure cashmere in a much more practical and approachable count than ultra-fine lace cashmere yarns.
The Nm 3/20 construction gives the yarn more body and easier handling while still preserving the delicate airy elegance expected from luxury Italian cashmere. It creates refined fabrics with softness, warmth, drape, and elegant bloom without feeling overly fragile.
Unlike many extremely fine industrial cashmere yarns that require many strands to become usable, CABLELIGHT works beautifully in single, double, or triple strands depending on the desired project.
After washing and blocking, the yarn blooms beautifully, becoming softer, fuller, and even more luxurious. The resulting fabric feels cozy yet refined — ideal for timeless garments and accessories designed to last for years.
✧ Fiber Profile — 100% Cashmere
• Exceptional softness and comfort
• Lightweight warmth
• Natural thermoregulation
• Elegant drape and movement
• Breathable luxury fabric
• Becomes softer and fuller after washing
➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
CABLELIGHT is versatile enough to work beautifully in different strand counts.
Recommended applications:
• Single strand — delicate lightweight garments, lacework, shawls, wraps, and layering pieces
• Double strand — soft sport-weight fabrics ideal for sweaters and cardigans
• Triple strand — light DK-weight fabric with additional warmth and structure
• Crochet, machine knitting, weaving, and luxury blending projects
This yarn is especially appealing for makers who want true luxury cashmere that is practical enough for real wearable garments.
➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Creates featherlight luxury fabric
• Adds warmth without bulk
• Produces elegant drape and softness
• Creates delicate halo and atmospheric texture
• Gives refined timeless luxury appearance
• Balances softness with wearability and versatility
⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Lace shawls, scarves, and wraps
• Featherlight sweaters and cardigans
• Baby garments and accessories
• Layering tops and refined knitwear
• Luxury woven scarves and wraps
• Multi-strand winter garments
➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
(held double approximate usage — approx. 333 m / 100 g)
• Sweater (S–M): approx. 300–350 g
• Sweater (L–XL): approx. 400–500 g
• Shawl or wrap: approx. 150–200 g
• Baby set: approx. 150–200 g
➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Mohair on silk — enhances halo and softness
• Fine silk yarns — add drape and luminous elegance
• Superfine merino — adds structure and elasticity
• Linen — adds texture and stability
• Alpaca — deepens softness and warmth
• Luxury companion yarns — create custom multi-dimensional fabrics
✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Single strand: approx. 2.25–3.5 mm / US 1–4
• Double strand: larger needles for softer drape
• Triple strand: suitable for fuller DK-style fabrics
• Crochet hooks: approx. 2.0–3.0 mm
• Swatching is strongly recommended to evaluate bloom and fabric behavior
⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Excellent for both warp and weft in delicate luxury weaving
• Beautiful for heirloom scarves, wraps, and fine textiles
• Warp sizing may be beneficial due to softness
• Produces elegant airy woven fabrics with luxurious hand feel
• Best woven with gentle tension to preserve softness and drape
⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash gently in cold water with mild wool or cashmere detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight
• Cone yarns may contain light spinning wax for industrial knitting preparation
• Washing releases the full softness and bloom of the fiber
• Softens and becomes fuller after repeated gentle washing
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US$40
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