Baby Suri Alpaca Sequin Yarn, SESIA BOREALE, Luxury Italian Halo Yarn, Balls or Cones, 290m/100g

BOREALE by Sesia Manifatture is a luxury Italian Baby Suri Alpaca sequin yarn with a soft halo, silky hand-feel, and elegant holographic sparkle. The tiny 1–2 mm sequins are integrated into the yarn structure, creating refined light reflection without feeling scratchy or overwhelming. This yarn is ideal for knitters who want soft, drapey, fashion-inspired fabric with texture, movement, and a touch of shine.

At approximately 290m per 100g, BOREALE works beautifully as a single-strand yarn. My sample was knitted on US 8 (5.0 mm) needles and the fabric was easy to knit, soft, silky, and very pleasant to touch. After washing, the swatch became even softer, the halo opened beautifully, and the drape improved. Use it alone for elegant sweaters, cardigans, shawls, and evening knitwear, or hold it with smooth luxury yarns when you want extra warmth, depth, and couture-style texture.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Sesia Manifatture 1963, Italy
• Article: BOREALE
• Fiber Content: 74% Polyamide, 26% Baby Suri Alpaca
• Embellishment: Holographic Sequins (Polyester)
• Sequin Size: Approximately 1–2 mm
• Yarn Category: Sport Weight Halo Yarn
• Yarn Count: Nm 2900
• Yardage: approximately 290m / 317yd per 100g (3.52oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft Baby Suri Alpaca halo
• Elegant holographic sparkle
• Lightweight warmth
• Silky hand feel
• Excellent drape
• Soft and comfortable against the skin
• Modern luxury texture
• Beautiful movement in finished fabric

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special

Many sequin yarns focus on sparkle but sacrifice softness. Many alpaca yarns focus on softness but lack visual excitement. BOREALE successfully combines both.

The tiny holographic sequins are integrated directly into the yarn structure and create subtle light reflections throughout the fabric. Instead of looking overly decorative, the finished fabric feels refined, elegant, and expensive.

The Baby Suri Alpaca creates a beautiful halo and luxurious texture while maintaining excellent softness. The result is a yarn that works equally well for sophisticated sweaters, elegant shawls, evening garments, and statement accessories.

✦ My Knitting Experience With BOREALE

I knitted my sample using a single strand on US 8 (5.0 mm) needles in single strand and absolutely loved working with this yarn. It was easy and pleasant to knit, the stitches formed beautifully, and the fabric developed a wonderful combination of softness, drape, texture, and subtle sparkle.

One thing that surprised me was how silky this yarn feels. The Baby Suri Alpaca halo adds softness and warmth, but the overall fabric has a smooth, almost silky hand that feels wonderful against the skin. The sequins are fully integrated into the yarn and were not itchy at all while knitting or wearing the swatch.

After washing, the sample became even softer and developed a more pronounced halo. The fabric relaxed beautifully, the drape improved, and the yarn felt even more luxurious. The finished swatch has a lovely balance of softness, warmth, texture, and elegant sparkle.

Personally, I think BOREALE is exceptional when used in a single strand. It already creates a beautiful fabric with excellent drape, texture, and visual interest. I would only consider holding multiple strands together if I specifically wanted a very warm garment. Otherwise, one strand provides plenty of character and allows the halo and sequins to remain the stars of the fabric.

BOREALE also works beautifully as a companion yarn when you want to add softness, halo, texture, and subtle sparkle to another yarn.

✦ Fiber Profile
• Baby Suri Alpaca — softness, halo, warmth, and luxury texture
• Polyamide — strength, durability, and stability
• Holographic Sequins — sparkle, dimension, and light reflection
• Combined Effect — lightweight luxury fabric with exceptional visual depth

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage

BOREALE works beautifully:

• Alone as a main yarn
• With cashmere
• With merino
• With silk
• With wool
• As a luxury accent strand
• For knitting, crochet, and weaving

Perfect for:

• Sweaters
• Cardigans
• Tops
• Shawls
• Wraps
• Scarves
• Cowls
• Evening knitwear
• Holiday garments
• Luxury accessories

➤ What This Yarn Does In Your Project
• Adds softness
• Creates a luxurious halo
• Adds elegant sparkle
• Improves drape
• Creates visual depth
• Makes simple stitches look sophisticated
• Creates fashion-house style fabrics

➤ Approximate Yarn Requirements
• Scarf: approximately 100–200g
• Shawl / Wrap: approximately 150–300g
• Top: approximately 250–400g
• Sweater: approximately 350–600g
• Cardigan: approximately 400–650g
• Dress: approximately 600–900g

For crochet projects, add approximately 10–20% more yarn.

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Cashmere
• Fine Merino
• Silk
• Lace Weight Cashmere
• Lace Weight Merino
• Luxury wool blends

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks

My sample was knitted on:

• US 8 (5.0 mm) needles using a single strand

Suggested Range:

• US 6–9 (4.0–5.5 mm)

Crochet Hooks:

• 4.0–5.5 mm

Swatching is highly recommended.

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Excellent for luxury weaving
• Beautiful for scarves and wraps
• Creates textured fabrics with sparkle
• Suitable for couture-inspired textiles
• Adds halo and light reflection to woven projects

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold
• Use delicate wool detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry
• Store folded
• Handle sequined fabrics gently