Cashmere Silk Brushed Yarn, NEW MILL MICIO, Luxury Italian Fluffy Lace Weight Yarn, Whole Cone Only, 430m/100g

Discover the extraordinary softness of MICIO by NEW MILL, Italy, an exceptional luxury yarn spun from an equal blend of 50% Cashmere and 50% Silk. Its refined brushed construction creates a remarkably soft, lightweight fabric with an elegant halo, while the high Silk content provides beautiful drape, strength, and stitch stability. This sophisticated Italian yarn is perfect for knitters seeking luxurious comfort with timeless elegance.

Unlike airy mohair-style yarns, MICIO has a fuller, denser structure that produces beautifully balanced fabrics with exceptional softness. The brushed fibers bloom gently after washing, revealing a smooth, velvety surface that feels wonderful against the skin while maintaining excellent stitch definition.

⚑ Product Specifications:
• Manufacturer: NEW MILL, Italy
• Article: MICIO
• Fiber Content: 50% Cashmere, 50% Silk
• Yarn Weight: Lace / Light Fingering
• Yarn Structure: Fluffy Brushed Yarn
• Yarn Count: Tit. 4300
• Yardage: Approximately 430 meters / 100g (470 yards / 3.52 oz)
• Formats: Whole Cone Only
• Origin: Made in Italy

➤ My First Impressions
MICIO immediately impressed me with its beautiful balance between softness and structure. Although it has a brushed appearance, it feels denser and more substantial than most fluffy luxury yarns. The strand glides smoothly through the fingers without shedding excessively, while the high Silk content gives it remarkable strength and an elegant, refined touch.

Even before washing, the yarn feels incredibly luxurious. The brushed Cashmere creates a soft halo, while the Silk core keeps the strand stable and pleasant to knit. The result is a yarn that feels rich rather than airy, making it suitable for elegant garments that require both softness and durability.

I especially appreciate how versatile this yarn is. It is beautiful on its own, yet it also works exceptionally well as a companion yarn, adding warmth, softness, and an elegant halo to Merino, Linen, Cotton, Silk, or other luxury fibers.

✦ Texture & Feel:
Wonderfully soft with a luxurious brushed finish and a refined Cashmere halo. The Silk provides elegant drape, strength, and stitch stability, while the Cashmere delivers exceptional softness and warmth. After washing, the yarn develops an even richer, velvety texture without becoming excessively fuzzy.

➤ Strand Weight Guide
• 1 strand — 430m/100g — Lace
• 2 strands — 215m/100g — DK
• 3 strands — 143m/100g — Chunky
• 4 strands — 108m/100g — Chunky / Roving

Always knit and wash a swatch before beginning your project, as needle size and knitting style will influence the final fabric.

➤ Recommended Uses:
Perfect for lightweight sweaters, luxurious cardigans, shawls, scarves, cowls, wraps, hats, baby garments, elegant accessories, contemporary knitwear, weaving, and sophisticated layering pieces.

Excellent both as a standalone yarn and as a companion yarn for creating richer textures and luxurious halo effects.

✧ Tips & Recommendations:
MICIO creates beautiful fabrics both alone and held together with other yarns.

For lightweight sweaters and accessories, I recommend using one strand. Holding two strands together creates a beautiful DK-weight fabric with outstanding softness. Three or four strands produce warm, luxurious garments with exceptional drape and comfort.

Simple stockinette, ribbing, garter stitch, and understated textures beautifully showcase the natural halo and elegant surface.

Always knit and wash a swatch before beginning your project.

➤ Recommended Needles/Hooks:
• 1 strand: US 2–4 (2.75–3.5 mm)
• 2 strands: US 5–7 (3.75–4.5 mm)
• 3 strands: US 8–10 (5.0–6.0 mm)
• Crochet: Select hook size according to your desired fabric.
• Always knit a washed swatch before beginning your project.

➤ Weaving Suitability:
Excellent for weaving. MICIO produces lightweight woven fabrics with luxurious softness, graceful drape, and a refined brushed surface. It is especially suitable as a weft yarn for scarves, shawls, wraps, and couture-inspired textiles.

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage:
• Lightweight Sweater (M): 300–400g
• Cardigan: 350–450g
• Shawl or Wrap: 150–250g
• Scarf: 120–180g
• Hat: 80–120g
• Baby Sweater: 120–180g

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

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT:
MICIO is an outstanding companion yarn, adding softness, warmth, and a luxurious halo while allowing the companion yarn to retain its own personality.

Natural Fibers
• Merino Wool – Adds elasticity and structure.
• Linen – Creates elegant texture contrasts.
• Cotton – Produces breathable luxury fabrics.
• Cashmere – Creates exceptionally soft winter garments.
• Silk – Enhances drape and refinement.

Recommended Pairings Available at iDOKNiT
• HARMONY by Tollegno 1900 – Adds beautiful elasticity and structure.
• FRISBY by Casa del Filato Prato – Creates sophisticated melange fabrics with elegant softness.
• SEA CASHMERE by IAFIL SPA – Produces remarkably lightweight luxury knitwear.
• LANECARDATE VELA – Adds warmth, loft, and beautiful bloom.

My Recommendation: MICIO is one of those rare luxury yarns that feels elegant from the moment you touch it. The equal blend of Cashmere and Silk creates exceptional balance—soft, warm, strong, and beautifully refined. Whether knitted alone or paired with another yarn, it produces garments with timeless Italian luxury.

⟳ Care Instructions:
• Hand wash gently in cool water using a wool-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 brushed Cashmere blooms beautifully while the Silk maintains the yarn's elegant drape, structure, and luxurious appearance.