A rare designer yarn with modern elegance and soft performance stretch ✨ – Italian-made by LINEAPIÙ from a unique blend of 63% Cotton, 25% Polyamide, 10% Cashmere, and 2% Elastane. This fine-weight yarn (Nm 1000) offers exceptional yardage, gentle texture, and subtle flexibility—perfect for breathable garments with a polished, contemporary feel.

🧵 Product Specifications:
• 🏭 Manufacturer: LINEAPIÙ S.P.A., Italy
• 📜 Article: N/A (Nm 1000)
• 🌿 Composition: 10% Cashmere, 63% Cotton, 25% Polyamide, 2% Elastane
• 🧶 Yarn Weight: Fine
• 📏 Yardage: 1000 meters / 100g (1094 yards / 3.52 oz)
• 🌍 Origin: Made in Italy

📌 A modern blend created for high-end Italian fashion houses, offering natural breathability, ultra-soft texture, and performance elasticity. Its smooth cotton base is enriched by cashmere softness and a slight stretch, making it ideal for close-fitting knits and lightweight transitional wear.

✨ Texture & Feel:
• Silky smooth and ultra-fine
• Lightly elastic with excellent memory
• Soft touch with breathable structure
• Matte to subtle sheen depending on stitch tension
• Retains shape without stiffness

🧶 Recommended Uses:
• Close-fit summer sweaters and tops
• Fine cardigans and layering tees
• Sporty pullovers and luxe athleisure pieces
• Shawls and lightweight scarves
• Babywear and delicate garments

💡 Tips & Recommendations:
• Use elastic stitch patterns to highlight stretch
• Perfect for 1x1 rib, seed stitch, or eyelet motifs
• Hold double with silk, mohair, or cotton for enhanced drape or texture
• Pre-wash swatch to assess elasticity and shrinkage

🧷 Recommended Needles/Hooks:
• Knitting Needles: 2.75–3.5 mm (US 2–4)
• Crochet Hooks: 2.5–3.5 mm
• Use smaller needles for crisp texture, larger for relaxed fit

🧵 Weaving Suitability:
• Suitable for fine weft applications
• Use for mixed media weaving with cotton, wool, or silk
• Softens beautifully during finishing

📏 Recommended Yarn Usage (single strand):
• Short-sleeved top: 200–300g (2000–3000 m / 2188–3281 yd)
• Light sweater or cardigan: 350–450g (3500–4500 m / 3835–4921 yd)
• Shawl or wrap: 100–150g (1000–1500 m / 1094–1640 yd)

🫧 Care Instructions:
• Hand wash gently in cool water with mild detergent
• Do not wring – squeeze gently to remove water
• Lay flat to dry out of direct sunlight
• Lightly steam or iron with a cloth if needed
• Avoid bleach or tumble drying
• Fabric softens naturally with wear and wash