Superkid Mohair Silk Yarn with Paillettes, G&G FILATI CIGNO, Luxury Italian Fingering Weight Yarn, Balls or Cones, 410m/100g

Experience premium Italian craftsmanship with G&G FILATI CIGNO, an exquisite blend of 75% Superkid Mohair, 10% Silk, and 15% Polyamide with elegant integrated 3 mm paillettes.

The soft brushed Superkid Mohair creates a beautiful airy halo, while the silk core adds strength, graceful drape, and natural sheen. The integrated paillettes produce refined shimmer that changes beautifully as the light moves across the fabric—noticeable enough to add elegance, yet subtle enough for everyday wear.

With approximately 410 m (448 yd) per 100 g, CIGNO is perfect for lightweight sweaters, cardigans, shawls, wraps, scarves, lace garments, crochet, machine knitting, and weaving. Knit it alone for a delicate halo, or hold it together with Merino, Cashmere, Silk, Alpaca, Cotton, or another mohair yarn to create your own unique fabric.

Imported directly from Italy.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: G&G FILATI, Italy
• Article: CIGNO
• Fiber Content: 75% Superkid Mohair, 10% Silk, 15% Polyamide with integrated 3 mm Paillettes
• Yarn Category: Light Fingering 
• Yarn Structure: Brushed Superkid Mohair with a fine silk core and integrated paillettes
• Yarn Count: Nm 4100
• Yardage: Approx. 410 m / 448 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

I highly recommend using the Zoom feature on the product photos. The close-up images reveal the delicate halo and show how the paillettes reflect light from different angles.

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft brushed halo created by premium Superkid Mohair
• Silk core adds strength, stability, and elegant drape
• Integrated 3 mm paillettes create refined shimmer—not flashy sparkle
• Lightweight, warm, and comfortable to wear
• Beautiful bloom after washing

➤ My Knitting Experience

I knitted swatches in all three available colors using US size 8 (5.0 mm) needles.

The yarn glides effortlessly on the needles and produces a beautifully airy fabric in a single strand. After washing, the mohair blooms noticeably, becoming even softer while maintaining excellent drape.

One thing that surprised me was how differently each color behaves. The blue color has much more visible sparkle because the paillettes stand out against the background. The pink, soft lemon, and transparent paillettes create a much more subtle effect—they almost disappear until light catches them, revealing beautiful pastel reflections.

Personally, I wouldn't use more than one strand for a lightweight sweater. The fabric already has wonderful body, softness, and a beautiful halo on its own.

One of my favorite features is the paillettes. They don't dominate the fabric—they simply add elegant highlights that appear and disappear as the garment moves.

★ Why Knitters Love CIGNO
• Premium Italian Superkid Mohair and Silk
• Elegant integrated 3 mm paillettes
• Soft airy halo
• Lightweight warmth
• Beautiful drape
• Refined shimmer
• Pleasant to knit
• Beautiful alone or paired with other yarns
• Suitable for knitting, crochet, machine knitting, and weaving

➤ Yarn Usage & Profile
• Perfect on its own for lightweight garments with a soft halo
• Beautiful companion yarn with Merino, Cashmere, Silk, Alpaca, Cotton, or another mohair
• Ideal for sweaters, cardigans, shawls, wraps, scarves, lace garments, and accessories
• Sold as hand-wound balls by default. Original cones are available separately.

➤ Recommended Pairings from iDOKNiT
• Fine Merino — improves stitch definition
• Cashmere — adds softness and warmth
• Pure Silk — enhances drape
• Fine Alpaca — increases loft
• Cotton — perfect for lightweight transitional garments
• Another Kid Mohair — creates a fuller halo

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Single Strand: 3.25–4.5 mm (US 3–7)
• Held Together: 4.5–6.5 mm (US 7–10½)
• Crochet Hooks: 3.5–5.0 mm (US E/4–H/8)
• Swatching is always recommended.

⫯ Weaving Suitability
Excellent for luxury weaving, especially as a weft yarn. The silk core provides stability while the mohair halo creates soft, lightweight fabrics with subtle sparkle.

⟳ Care Instructions
Hand wash gently in cool water (30°C / 86°F) using a mild wool and silk detergent. Lay flat to dry. Light steaming will help relax the fibers and enhance the natural halo.