Cashmere Merino Yarn, Exclusive Italian Mill WISH CASHMERE, Luxury Italian Lace Weight Yarn, Balls or Cones, 1300m/100g

WISH CASHMERE by Loro Piana is a luxury Italian lace-weight yarn made from 80% Merino Wool and 20% Cashmere. At approximately 1300m per 100g, this is a very fine mill yarn, best used in multiple strands for hand knitting, as a refined companion yarn, or for machine knitting and weaving. The merino gives structure, elasticity, and stitch stability, while the cashmere adds softness, warmth, and a more elevated hand-feel.

This yarn is especially valuable for knitters who enjoy building custom luxury fabrics. Held double, triple, or with mohair, silk, baby suri alpaca, paillettes, or another fine yarn, WISH CASHMERE creates soft, lightweight garments with excellent drape and a refined classic appearance. The natural cream / Greggio color is beautiful as-is for timeless neutral knitwear and can also be used for custom dye projects.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Loro Piana, Italy
• Article: WISH CASHMERE
• Fiber Content: 80% Merino Wool, 20% Cashmere
• Color: Natural Cream / Panna / Greggio
• Yarn Category: Lace Weight
• Yarn Structure: Fine 2-ply Mill Yarn
• Yarn Count: Nm 2/27
• Yardage: approximately 1300m / 1422yd per 100g (3.52oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft cashmere-merino hand
• Fine, smooth, and lightweight
• Natural cream undyed appearance
• Excellent elasticity from merino
• Softer and warmer than standard merino
• More structured than pure cashmere
• Beautiful drape when held in multiple strands
• Comfortable luxury feel for next-to-skin garments

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
WISH CASHMERE is not a standard hand-knitting yarn in one strand. It is a fine Italian mill yarn that gives knitters control over the final fabric weight. One strand is extremely fine and best suited for machine knitting, weaving, lace accents, or as a companion yarn. For hand knitting garments, multiple strands are recommended.

The 80% merino / 20% cashmere blend is practical and luxurious at the same time. Merino helps the fabric keep its shape, while cashmere adds softness and warmth. This makes the yarn ideal for lightweight luxury sweaters, cardigans, shawls, scarves, and custom yarn blends where softness and structure both matter.

✧ Fiber Profile
• Merino Wool — elasticity, structure, stitch definition, and garment stability
• Cashmere — softness, warmth, and luxury hand-feel
• Combined Effect — refined lightweight fabric with softness, drape, and better shape retention than pure cashmere

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
WISH CASHMERE works beautifully:
• In multiple strands for hand-knit garments
• As a companion yarn for softness and warmth
• For machine knitting
• For weaving
• Held with silk mohair for halo
• Held with baby suri alpaca for airy warmth
• Held with silk for extra drape
• Held with paillettes yarn for subtle sparkle
• Held with fine merino or cashmere for denser luxury fabric

For hand knitting, one strand is generally too fine for practical garments. Two strands are still very fine. Three to four strands are more realistic for lightweight sweaters and cardigans.

➤ Approximate Yarn Requirements
Approximate amounts depend on size, strand count, stitch pattern, and fabric density.
• Scarf: approximately 80–150g
• Shawl / Wrap: approximately 120–250g
• Lightweight Top: approximately 250–400g
• Sweater: approximately 350–600g
• Cardigan: approximately 450–700g
• Companion strand for sweater: approximately 75–150g
• Companion strand for cardigan: approximately 100–200g

➤ What This Yarn Does In Your Project
• Adds cashmere softness
• Adds warmth without heavy fabric
• Improves softness of custom blends
• Creates smooth, refined stitch texture
• Adds structure compared with pure cashmere
• Works beautifully for multi-strand knitting
• Creates classic luxury knitwear

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
Silk Mohair
Adds halo, softness, and a romantic brushed finish.
Baby Suri Alpaca
Creates airy warmth and a softer luxury texture.
Silk
Enhances drape and gives the fabric a smoother, more fluid feel.
Fine Merino
Adds structure and makes the fabric more stable.
Paillettes Yarns
Adds subtle sparkle for elegant evening or holiday garments.
Cashmere
Creates an even softer and warmer luxury fabric.

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
Hand knitting:
• 2 strands: US 0–2 (2.0–2.75 mm) — very fine fabric
• 3 strands: US 2–4 (2.75–3.5 mm) — lightweight fabric
• 4 strands: US 4–6 (3.5–4.0 mm) — balanced lightweight garment fabric
As companion yarn:
• Follow the needle size recommended for the main yarn.
Machine knitting:
• Suitable for fine-gauge machine knitting.
Crochet:
• Best used in multiple strands or with a companion yarn.
Swatching is strongly recommended.

⫯ Weaving Suitability
Excellent for weaving when a soft, fine, natural-fiber yarn is desired. Suitable for scarves, wraps, lightweight textiles, and luxury blended fabrics.

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash in cool water.
• Lay flat to dry.
• Avoid excessive agitation and high heat.
• Store away from direct sunlight.