Cashmere Silk Yarn, FILATURA DI TRIVERO DAFNE, Luxury Italian Cobweb Weight Yarn, Whole Cone Only, 2400m/100g

Discover the extraordinary luxury of DAFNE by FILATURA DI TRIVERO, Italy, an exceptional Italian yarn blending 70% Cashmere with 30% Silk. This ultra-fine cobweb-weight yarn combines the incomparable softness and warmth of premium Cashmere with the elegant drape, strength, and subtle luminosity of Silk to create one of the finest luxury yarns available.

Originally produced for prestigious Italian fashion houses, DAFNE is designed for knitters who appreciate true luxury fibers. Despite its extraordinary fineness, this yarn blooms beautifully after washing, creating fabrics that are remarkably soft, lightweight, and elegant. Whether used in multiple strands for garments or combined with other luxury fibers as a companion yarn, DAFNE adds unmistakable Italian sophistication to every project.

⚑ Product Specifications:
• Manufacturer: FILATURA DI TRIVERO, Italy
• Article: DAFNE
• Fiber Content: 70% Cashmere, 30% Silk
• Yarn Weight: Cobweb / Extra Fine
• Yarn Count: Nm 2/58
• Yardage: Approximately 2900 meters / 100g (3171 yards / 3.52 oz)
• Formats: Whole Cone Only
• Origin: Made in Italy

➤ My First Impressions
DAFNE is one of those rare yarns that immediately feels luxurious the moment you touch it. The strand is incredibly fine, smooth, and silky, with the unmistakable softness that only a high Cashmere content can provide.

Although the yarn is exceptionally fine, it never feels fragile. The Silk gives it strength and beautiful stitch definition, while the Cashmere creates an incredibly soft hand that promises to become even more luxurious after washing.

Because of its cobweb meterage, this yarn offers tremendous flexibility. Simply adjusting the number of strands allows you to create fabrics ranging from delicate lace to elegant sweaters without sacrificing the airy character that makes Cashmere so desirable.

One of the qualities I appreciate most is how lightweight the finished fabric remains. Even when several strands are held together, the resulting garment feels almost weightless while providing exceptional warmth and softness.

This is exactly the type of yarn I expect from Filatura di Trivero—refined, elegant, and unmistakably luxurious.

✦ Texture & Feel:
Exceptionally soft, feather-light, and silky smooth. The Cashmere provides luxurious warmth and develops a beautiful natural bloom after washing, while the Silk contributes graceful drape, strength, and crisp stitch definition.

The resulting fabric feels airy, elegant, and wonderfully comfortable directly against the skin.

➤ Recommended Uses:
Perfect for luxury sweaters, elegant cardigans, lightweight pullovers, shawls, wraps, scarves, lace accessories, baby garments, couture knitwear, heirloom projects, weaving, and companion-yarn projects.

✧ Strand Weight Guide:
Because this is an ultra-fine yarn, you can easily create different yarn weights by adjusting the number of strands.

• 2–6 strands → Lace (1450–483 m/100g)
• 7–8 strands → Fingering (414–363 m/100g)
• 9–11 strands → Sport (322–264 m/100g)
• 12–14 strands → DK (242–207 m/100g)

Needle size and finished fabric will vary depending on your knitting style, stitch pattern, and desired drape. Always knit and wash a swatch before beginning your project.

➤ Recommended Needles/Hooks:
• 4–5 strands: Approximately US 2–4 (2.75–3.5 mm)
• 6 strands: Approximately US 4–6 (3.5–4.0 mm)
• 7–8 strands: Approximately US 5–7 (3.75–4.5 mm)
• Crochet: Select hook size according to strand count and desired fabric.
• Always make a washed swatch before beginning your project.

➤ Weaving Suitability:
Outstanding for weaving. DAFNE creates exceptionally soft, lightweight woven fabrics with remarkable drape and luxurious hand. It is ideal for scarves, shawls, wraps, fine apparel fabrics, and couture-quality textiles where softness and elegance are essential.

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage:
Approximate requirements when knitted with approximately 6 strands:

• Lightweight Sweater (M): 250–350g
• Cardigan: 300–400g
• Shawl or Wrap: 120–200g
• Scarf: 80–150g
• Hat: 50–80g

Actual yarn requirements will vary depending on garment size, gauge, stitch pattern, strand count, and desired fabric density.

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT:
DAFNE is one of the finest companion yarns in the collection. The luxurious Cashmere and Silk blend instantly elevates virtually any natural fiber while preserving its original character.

Natural Fibers
• Fine Merino Wool – Adds remarkable softness and elegant drape.
• Mulberry Silk – Creates fabrics with extraordinary luminosity and fluidity.
• Linen – Softens linen while maintaining its beautiful structure.
• Kid Mohair – Produces ethereal fabrics with exceptional warmth and bloom.
• Alpaca – Creates lofty, lightweight garments with extraordinary softness.

Recommended Pairings Available at iDOKNiT
• LORO PIANA EXODUS – Creates exceptional Silk and Cashmere luxury.
• SEA CASHMERE by IAFIL SPA – Produces breathable garments with remarkable softness.
• LANECARDATE VELA – Adds beautiful Merino loft while preserving elegant drape.
• Japanese Lurex by KYOTOTEX GROUP – Introduces refined metallic highlights for couture-inspired projects.

My Recommendation: DAFNE is one of those truly exceptional yarns that deserves a place in every luxury fiber collection. Whether knitted on its own using multiple strands or combined with other premium fibers, it creates fabrics with extraordinary softness, graceful movement, and timeless Italian elegance.

⟳ Care Instructions:
• Hand wash gently in cool water using a premium cashmere-safe detergent.
• Do not wring or twist.
• Gently press excess water out with a towel.
• Lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight.
• Reshape while damp.
• After washing, the Cashmere blooms beautifully while the Silk maintains elegant stitch definition, graceful drape, and the extraordinary softness that defines this exceptional Italian luxury yarn.