Baby Cashmere Yarn by Exclusive Italian Mill BABY CASHMERE is a rare luxury Italian lace weight yarn made from 100% baby cashmere, with approximately 550 meters per 100 g. This refined Nm 2/11 cashmere yarn is incredibly soft, feather-light, warm, and gentle against the skin, while still being much more practical for hand knitting than ultra-fine cashmere bases.

This yarn is especially appealing for knitters who want true luxury without sacrificing usability. Because it is a fuller 2/11 count, it can work beautifully in a single strand for lightweight refined garments and accessories, while two strands create a warmer, richer fabric for sweaters, cardigans, scarves, and heirloom-quality pieces.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Exclusive Italian Mill, Italy
• Article: BABY CASHMERE
• Fiber Content: 100% Baby Cashmere
• Yarn Category: Lace Weight
• Yarn Count: Nm 2/11
• Yardage: approx. 550 m / 602 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Exceptionally soft and gentle on the skin
• Feather-light yet warm
• Elegant, refined hand feel
• Smooth luxury texture with soft bloom
• Comfortable for delicate, skin-close garments
• Becomes even softer after washing

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
Baby cashmere is one of the most precious fibers in luxury knitwear, prized for its extraordinary softness, warmth, and delicate comfort. This yarn offers that refined luxury in a count that is much more practical for real projects than many ultra-fine cashmere cones.

The Nm 2/11 construction gives this yarn beautiful versatility. In one strand, it creates soft, lightweight fabric with elegant drape and a refined finish. In two strands, it becomes fuller, warmer, and more suitable for sweaters, cardigans, scarves, hats, and other timeless luxury pieces.

This is quiet luxury yarn — soft, elegant, understated, and beautifully wearable.

✧ Fiber Profile
• Baby cashmere: exceptional softness and gentle warmth
• Lightweight but insulating
• Refined, elegant, and comfortable next to the skin
• Excellent for luxury garments and heirloom accessories
• Develops more softness and bloom after washing

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
I knitted my sample in one strand using US size 3 needles, and I absolutely loved working with this yarn. It was very easy to knit, smooth in the hands, and already felt incredibly soft before washing.

The most impressive part was how quickly the yarn changed when I placed the sample in water. Almost immediately, the fabric became puffier, softer, and more open. After washing, the yarn bloomed beautifully and became even more luxurious, airy, and soft.

I recommend knitting this yarn in one strand for light, refined knitwear with a soft airy feel. For very warm, fuller garments, two strands will create a richer and more winter-ready fabric while still keeping the beautiful softness and elegance of baby cashmere.

This yarn is also suitable for crochet, machine knitting, weaving, and refined textile work.

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Creates exceptionally soft luxury fabric
• Adds warmth without heaviness
• Produces refined drape and elegant movement
• Feels gentle against sensitive skin
• Creates timeless high-end knitwear with understated elegance

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Lightweight sweaters and cardigans
• Soft shawls and wraps
• Scarves and cowls
• Hats and beanies
• Baby garments and delicate accessories
• Luxury heirloom knitwear

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Hat or beanie: approx. 100 g
• Scarf or cowl: approx. 120–220 g
• Shawl or wrap: approx. 150–250 g
• Lightweight sweater (S–M): approx. 250–350 g
• Sweater (L–XL): approx. 350–500 g
• Long cardigan: approx. 450–650 g

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Fine silk yarns — add drape, elegance, and refinement
• Mohair on silk — adds halo, softness, and atmospheric texture
• Fine merino — adds structure and resilience while preserving softness
• Cashmere companion yarns — deepen softness and create a richer fabric
• Linen — adds structure and stability to very soft fabrics

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Single strand: start around 3.25–3.75 mm
• Two strands: start around 4.5–5.0 mm
• Swatching is essential to achieve the desired balance of softness, drape, and structure

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Suitable for soft, lightweight luxury weaving projects
• Beautiful for scarves, wraps, and refined apparel fabrics
• Best for textiles where softness and elegance are the priority

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold with gentle cashmere or wool detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry and reshape while damp
• Store folded rather than hanging
• Wash swatch before final sizing calculations