RARE FIND: Yak Silk Yarn, Filcom TIBET, Luxury Italian Lace Weight Yarn, Balls or Cones, 550m/100g

FILCOM TIBET, Italy is an exceptional luxury yarn spun from an exquisite blend of 50% Yak and 50% Silk. With approximately 550 meters / 601 yards per 100g, this fine Sport-to-Light Fingering yarn offers a remarkable balance of warmth, softness, elegant drape, and airy lightness. Rather than relying on decorative effects, TIBET showcases the natural beauty of two of the world's most luxurious fibers, creating fabrics with timeless sophistication and understated elegance.

What makes TIBET truly special is the harmony between Yak and Silk. Yak contributes exceptional warmth, remarkable softness, and a rich, velvety hand, while Silk adds strength, graceful drape, and a refined natural sheen. Together, they create fabrics that feel luxurious and warm without unnecessary weight, making this yarn ideal for refined sweaters, shawls, wraps, scarves, and elegant layering pieces worn close to the skin.

Unlike heavier luxury yarns, TIBET's generous meterage allows you to create lightweight garments that remain warm, breathable, and comfortable throughout the seasons. It is equally beautiful knitted alone or paired with other luxury fibers to create even more sophisticated fabrics.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: FILCOM, Italy
• Article: TIBET
• Fiber Content: 50% Yak, 50% Silk
• Yarn Category: Fine Sport / Light Fingering Weight
• Yarn Structure: Fine Multi-Ply Luxury Yarn
• Yarn Count: Nm 2/11000
• Yardage: Approximately 550m / 601yd per 100g (3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
Exceptional Softness
The luxurious Yak fiber creates an incredibly soft, velvety hand that feels wonderful against the skin.

Elegant Natural Drape
Silk provides graceful movement, fluidity, and beautiful drape without making the fabric feel heavy.

Lightweight Warmth
Yak is naturally warmer than many traditional luxury fibers, allowing lightweight garments to provide remarkable comfort.

Refined Natural Sheen
The Silk adds a subtle, elegant luster that enhances the beauty of every stitch without appearing shiny.

Balanced Luxury
The equal blend of Yak and Silk creates fabrics that are warm, breathable, refined, and exceptionally comfortable.

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
Yak is one of the world's most exclusive luxury fibers, valued for its remarkable warmth, softness, and lightweight comfort. Combined with premium Silk in an equal 50/50 blend, TIBET achieves an exceptional balance of insulation, elegant drape, natural softness, strength, and refined beauty.

This rare combination allows the natural qualities of both fibers to shine without relying on decorative textures or novelty construction. The result is a timeless luxury yarn that produces elegant fabrics with beautiful stitch definition, graceful movement, and outstanding comfort.

Its generous meterage also makes TIBET an excellent choice for knitters who appreciate lightweight garments that remain warm without bulk.

➤ Important Note About the Colors
I highly recommend using the zoom feature on each color photo to fully appreciate the beauty of every shade. Yak fibers naturally create beautiful depth and subtle tonal variation that is difficult to capture in standard photographs. The close-up images reveal the richness and elegance of each color much more accurately.

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Beautiful for hand knitting, crochet, weaving, and fine machine knitting
• Excellent for lightweight sweaters, cardigans, shawls, wraps, and scarves
• Perfect for elegant tops and sophisticated layering pieces
• Beautiful in simple stitches that allow the luxury fibers to become the focal point
• Ideal for projects worn directly against the skin thanks to its exceptional softness
• Creates lightweight fabrics with remarkable warmth and elegant drape

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Scarf or narrow wrap: Approximately 100–180g
• Shawl or wrap: Approximately 150–300g
• Lightweight top / shell: Approximately 200–350g
• Lightweight sweater (S–M): Approximately 300–450g
• Sweater (L–XL): Approximately 450–600g
• Long cardigan or larger wrap: Approximately 500–700g

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Fine Silk — enhances drape and elegant sheen
• Cashmere — creates exceptional softness and warmth
• Fine Yak — increases warmth while preserving the luxurious character
• Fine Merino — adds structure and everyday versatility
• Kid Mohair — creates an elegant soft halo without overpowering the yarn

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Knitting Needles: 3.0–4.0 mm (US 2½–6) depending on the desired fabric
• Crochet Hooks: 3.0–3.75 mm (US C–F)
• Swatching is always recommended to achieve your preferred balance of drape, warmth, and stitch definition.

⫯ Weaving Suitability
An exceptional weaving yarn for luxury scarves, shawls, lightweight apparel fabrics, and elegant accessories. The Yak and Silk blend produces fabrics with beautiful drape, remarkable softness, and refined natural elegance.

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash gently in cool water using a mild wool or silk detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Gently press out excess water with a towel
• Lay flat to dry and reshape while damp
• Store folded rather than hanging to preserve the fabric's shape
• Always wash your swatch before making final gauge and sizing decisions