A refined Italian tweed lace yarn with quiet depth and understated luxury — MALFILE TWEED by Cariaggi blends smooth merino with a touch of cashmere, creating an elegant extra-fine yarn with subtle tweed character. Designed for multi-strand work, this yarn allows precise control over fabric weight, drape, and warmth.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Cariaggi, Italy
• Article: MALFILE TWEED
• Fiber Content: 95% Merino Wool, 5% Cashmere
• Yarn Weight: Lace (2-ply)
• Yarn Count: Nm 2/13000
• Yardage: 100g (3.52oz) ≈ 650m (710yd)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

▣ Texture & Feel
Lightweight, smooth, and softly structured, with delicate tweed flecks distributed evenly through the yarn. Merino provides elasticity and comfort, while cashmere adds a refined softness. After washing, the fabric blooms gently, enhancing stitch definition and texture.

▣ Knitting Notes
This is an extra-fine lace yarn and is not intended for single-strand knitting.
Best results are achieved in multiple strands:

• Hand knitting: start with 3–5 strands
• Machine knitting: 2–4 strands, depending on gauge

⌁ Multi-strand use allows precise adjustment of density, drape, and warmth.

▣ Estimated Yarn Usage (multi-strand)

▸ 3 strands held together
(≈ 215 m / 100 g equivalent — light fingering)
• Sweater (S–M): 350–400 g
• Sweater (L–XL): 420–480 g
• Shawl / Wrap: 220–280 g

▸ 4 strands held together
(≈ 160 m / 100 g equivalent — fingering / light sport)
• Sweater (S–M): 400–450 g
• Sweater (L–XL): 480–550 g
• Cardigan: 500–600 g

▸ 5 strands held together
(≈ 130 m / 100 g equivalent — sport / light DK)
• Sweater (S–M): 450–520 g
• Sweater (L–XL): 550–650 g
• Structured garments / jackets: 650–800 g

⌁ Always swatch to fine-tune strand count and fabric behavior.

▣ Blending Recommendations
MALFILE TWEED works beautifully as a base or companion strand:

• Blend with silk for added drape and sheen
• Pair with mohair/silk for halo and volume
• Combine with cashmere to increase softness
• Hold with alpaca for extra warmth
• Blend with smooth merino to enhance structure

▣ Needles & Hooks (multi-strand)
• Knitting needles: 3.5–5.0 mm (US 4–8), depending on strand count
• Crochet hooks: 3.0–4.5 mm

▣ Weaving Recommendations
Suitable as weft in multi-strand form. For warp use, pair with a stronger support yarn to maintain tension.

▣ Care Instructions
• Hand wash gently in cool water
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry
• Washing enhances softness and stitch definition