{"product_id":"profilo-sofia-baby-alpaca-merino-lace-yarn","title":"Baby Alpaca Merino Yarn, PROFILO SOFIA, Luxury Italian Lace Weight Yarn, Balls or Cones, 600m\/100g","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDiscover \u003cstrong\u003eSOFIA by PROFILO, Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e, a beautifully balanced luxury Italian yarn made from \u003cstrong\u003e80% Baby Alpaca and 20% Merino Wool\u003c\/strong\u003e. With \u003cstrong\u003e600m\/100g (656y\/3.52oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e, SOFIA sits at the fine end of Lace Weight and combines the exceptional softness, warmth, and gentle halo of Baby Alpaca with the elasticity and stability of Merino.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strand itself is fine and lightweight with a softly fuzzy surface rather than a heavily brushed construction. Baby Alpaca gives the finished fabric warmth and beautiful drape without requiring a heavy yarn, while Merino helps provide resilience and structure. SOFIA can be knitted alone for delicate lightweight fabrics or held in multiple strands to create everything from Fingering to Chunky Weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful \u003cstrong\u003emélange appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially visible in the green, gives the yarn additional depth rather than a completely flat solid color. It is an excellent choice for sweaters, cardigans, scarves, shawls, layering pieces, and exceptionally soft cold-weather garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚑ Product Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Manufacturer: PROFILO, Italy\u003cbr\u003e• Article: SOFIA\u003cbr\u003e• Fiber Content: 80% Baby Alpaca, 20% Merino Wool\u003cbr\u003e• Yarn Weight: Lace\u003cbr\u003e• Yarn Count: Nm 2\/12000\u003cbr\u003e• Yardage: 600 meters \/ 100g (656 yards \/ 3.52 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Yarn Structure: Fine 2-Ply Spun Yarn with Soft Natural Halo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Made in Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ My First Impressions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI knitted my sample holding \u003cstrong\u003ethree strands together on US 4 (3.5 mm) needles\u003c\/strong\u003e, and I was genuinely surprised by how beautiful this yarn became after washing. The finished fabric is \u003cstrong\u003eextremely soft, with a beautiful silky halo\u003c\/strong\u003e and a wonderfully luxurious feel.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith three strands and US 4 needles, the fabric is quite substantial and warm—an excellent combination if you want a \u003cstrong\u003etrue winter sweater or cardigan\u003c\/strong\u003e. For a lighter, airier fabric, I would recommend using larger needles and allowing the yarn more room to breathe. The beautiful Baby Alpaca halo will have more space to open and develop after washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI also really like the colors. They are sophisticated and very easy to combine with each other, which makes SOFIA especially interesting for colorwork, stripes, or projects using several coordinating shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e600m\/100g\u003c\/strong\u003e, the yarn is fine enough to be extremely versatile. You can adjust the thickness simply by changing the number of strands, or combine SOFIA with many other yarns and fibers to create your own texture, color, and fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA great yarn and highly recommended. The transformation after washing is especially beautiful—soft, silky, warm, and much more luxurious than you might expect from looking at the yarn on the cone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⌁ Texture \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Exceptionally soft and lightweight\u003cbr\u003e• Fine, softly fuzzy surface with a delicate natural halo\u003cbr\u003e• Warm without creating excessive weight\u003cbr\u003e• Baby Alpaca contributes softness, warmth, and graceful drape\u003cbr\u003e• Merino adds elasticity, resilience, and structure\u003cbr\u003e• Beautifully suited to garments worn close to the skin\u003cbr\u003e• Develops additional softness and bloom after washing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e80% Baby Alpaca\u003c\/strong\u003e, SOFIA contains an unusually high proportion of this exceptionally soft luxury fiber. Baby Alpaca provides excellent warmth relative to its weight and creates a soft halo that becomes even more beautiful after finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe addition of \u003cstrong\u003e20% Merino\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly useful in a high-Alpaca yarn. Alpaca naturally has less elasticity than wool, while Merino contributes recovery and stability to the finished fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 600m\/100g, SOFIA is also extremely versatile. One strand creates delicate Lace Weight fabric, while holding multiple strands quickly transforms it into practical hand-knitting weights without sacrificing the beautiful fiber composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✧ Fiber Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Baby Alpaca — exceptional softness, warmth, lightness, halo, and drape\u003cbr\u003e• Merino Wool — elasticity, resilience, structure, and additional warmth\u003cbr\u003e• Combined — soft, warm luxury fabric with better stability than a pure Alpaca yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Strand Weight Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 1 strand — Lace — 600m\/100g (656y\/3.52oz)\u003cbr\u003e• 2 strands — Sport — 300m\/100g (328y\/3.52oz)\u003cbr\u003e• 3 strands — Worsted — 200m\/100g (219y\/3.52oz)\u003cbr\u003e• 4 strands — Chunky — 150m\/100g (164y\/3.52oz)\u003cbr\u003e• 5 strands — Chunky — 120m\/100g (131y\/3.52oz)\u003cbr\u003e• 6 strands — Roving — 100m\/100g (109y\/3.52oz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Multi-Strand Gauge \u0026amp; Needles Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 1 strand — Lace — 600m\/100g (656y\/3.52oz) — US 1–3 (2.25–3.25 mm)\u003cbr\u003e• 2 strands — Sport — 300m\/100g (328y\/3.52oz) — US 3–6 (3.25–4.0 mm)\u003cbr\u003e• 3 strands — Worsted — 200m\/100g (219y\/3.52oz) — US 6–8 (4.0–5.0 mm)\u003cbr\u003e• 4 strands — Chunky — 150m\/100g (164y\/3.52oz) — US 8–10 (5.0–6.0 mm)\u003cbr\u003e• 5 strands — Chunky — 120m\/100g (131y\/3.52oz) — US 10–11 (6.0–8.0 mm)\u003cbr\u003e• Always knit\/crochet and wet-block a test swatch. Alpaca-rich yarn can bloom significantly after washing, changing the apparent density and drape of the finished fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSOFIA can be used either alone or in multiple strands depending on the desired fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne strand is best suited to delicate, lightweight knitting, lace, shawls, scarves, and airy layering pieces. \u003cstrong\u003eTwo strands create approximately 300m\/100g\u003c\/strong\u003e, a particularly versatile Sport Weight for lightweight sweaters and cardigans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree or more strands create increasingly substantial fabrics while preserving the softness and beautiful halo of the Baby Alpaca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Alpaca is naturally warm, a garment does not need to be extremely dense to provide considerable warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Recommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Lightweight sweaters and cardigans\u003cbr\u003e• Soft pullovers and layering pieces\u003cbr\u003e• Shawls, wraps, and scarves\u003cbr\u003e• Cowls and hats\u003cbr\u003e• Fine lace and openwork\u003cbr\u003e• Lightweight winter tops\u003cbr\u003e• Baby garments and accessories\u003cbr\u003e• Multi-strand luxury knitwear\u003cbr\u003e• Companion-yarn combinations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Adds exceptional softness without excessive weight\u003cbr\u003e• Creates a delicate natural Alpaca halo\u003cbr\u003e• Provides excellent warmth\u003cbr\u003e• Produces graceful drape\u003cbr\u003e• Blooms beautifully after washing\u003cbr\u003e• Creates attractive depth in mélange colors\u003cbr\u003e• Allows one yarn to be used across several different knitting weights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✧ Tips \u0026amp; Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a classic lightweight hand-knitted sweater, \u003cstrong\u003etwo strands held together\u003c\/strong\u003e are an excellent starting point, producing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e300m\/100g (328y\/3.52oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a more substantial sweater or cardigan, three strands produce approximately \u003cstrong\u003e200m\/100g (219y\/3.52oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOFIA can also be combined with Cashmere, Silk, Merino, Linen, or other fine yarns to change the structure and character of the fabric. A Silk companion can emphasize drape, Merino can add additional elasticity, while Linen can create an interesting contrast between the soft Alpaca halo and a more structured fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways judge this yarn \u003cstrong\u003eafter washing your swatch\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Baby Alpaca fibers relax and bloom during finishing, so the appearance directly from the cone or ball does not fully represent the finished fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⋔ Approximate Yarn Usage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Lightweight sweater: 300–450g \/ 10.6–15.9 oz\u003cbr\u003e• Cardigan: 350–550g \/ 12.3–19.4 oz\u003cbr\u003e• Short-sleeve top: 200–300g \/ 7.1–10.6 oz\u003cbr\u003e• Shawl or wrap: 150–250g \/ 5.3–8.8 oz\u003cbr\u003e• Scarf: 120–200g \/ 4.2–7.1 oz\u003cbr\u003e• Hat: 70–100g \/ 2.5–3.5 oz\u003cbr\u003e• Baby sweater: 100–180g \/ 3.5–6.3 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual requirements depend on garment size, gauge, stitch pattern, strand count, and desired fabric density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Fine Merino — adds additional elasticity and structure\u003cbr\u003e• Cashmere — increases softness and creates exceptionally luxurious winter fabrics\u003cbr\u003e• Silk — adds luminosity, strength, and elegant drape\u003cbr\u003e• Linen — creates an interesting structured contrast with the Alpaca halo\u003cbr\u003e• Cotton — adds stability and creates lighter transitional fabrics\u003cbr\u003e• Paillettes yarns — introduces delicate sparkle while maintaining the soft Alpaca background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Pairings Available at iDOKNiT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eCASHWOOL by Zegna Baruffa\u003c\/strong\u003e — an excellent Extrafine Merino base for additional elasticity and clean structure\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eHARMONY by Tollegno 1900 \/ Lana Gatto\u003c\/strong\u003e — combines beautifully with SOFIA when you want a smoother Merino foundation while preserving the Alpaca halo\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eCRISTALLO by Filati Power\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds Extrafine Merino, Silk, and Cashmere for an exceptionally rich multi-fiber luxury blend\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePAILLETTES by PROFILO\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds 98% Cashmere and delicate paillettes for a soft, sophisticated sparkle\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eMICIO by NEW MILL\u003c\/strong\u003e — combines Cashmere and Silk with SOFIA for a richer brushed texture and luxurious halo\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAURA SOFT by Biagioli Modesto\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds Cashmere\/Silk softness while allowing SOFIA's Baby Alpaca character to remain visible\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eQUARANTALINO by Toscano\u003c\/strong\u003e — an ultra-fine Linen companion for an unusual combination of Alpaca softness and Linen structure\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e SOFIA is especially interesting because you can completely change the finished fabric without changing yarn. Use multiple strands of SOFIA for pure Baby Alpaca\/Merino softness, combine different SOFIA colors together for custom mélanges, or introduce another luxury fiber to change the structure, drape, warmth, or surface of the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⫯ Weaving Suitability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSOFIA is suitable for creating exceptionally soft, lightweight woven textiles. It is particularly attractive as a \u003cstrong\u003eweft yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e for scarves, shawls, wraps, and luxury apparel fabrics where its warmth, drape, and natural halo can develop during wet finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor warp use, sample carefully first and evaluate abrasion resistance and tension because of the high Baby Alpaca content and softly fuzzy surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⟳ Care Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Hand wash gently in cool water with a wool-safe detergent\u003cbr\u003e• Do not rub, wring, or twist\u003cbr\u003e• Gently press excess water out with a towel\u003cbr\u003e• Reshape while damp\u003cbr\u003e• Lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight\u003cbr\u003e• Do not hang wet garments\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid excessive agitation to preserve the soft surface\u003cbr\u003e• Always wash and block a swatch before beginning a large project\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PROFILO SNC, ITALY","offers":[{"title":"2572 DUSTY ROSE \/ 100 grams BALL","offer_id":52923810971959,"sku":"2572-SOFIA-ROSE","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2572 DUSTY ROSE \/ 50 grams BALL","offer_id":52923811004727,"sku":"2572-SOFIA-ROSE","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2573 SAGE GREEN MELANGE \/ 100 grams BALL","offer_id":52923859108151,"sku":"2573-SOFIA-GREEN","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2573 SAGE GREEN MELANGE \/ 50 grams BALL","offer_id":52923859140919,"sku":"2573-SOFIA-GREEN","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2574 CAMEL \/ 100 grams BALL","offer_id":52923865956663,"sku":"2574-SOFIA-CAMEL","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2574 CAMEL \/ 50 grams BALL","offer_id":52923865989431,"sku":"2574-SOFIA-CAMEL","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2575 SAND BEIGE \/ 100 grams BALL","offer_id":52923867791671,"sku":"2575-SOFIA-BEIGE","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2575 SAND BEIGE \/ 50 grams BALL","offer_id":52923867824439,"sku":"2575-SOFIA-BEIGE","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2576 BEIGE TAUPE \/ 100 grams BALL","offer_id":52924014788919,"sku":"2576-SOFIA-TAUPE","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2576 BEIGE TAUPE \/ 50 grams BALL","offer_id":52924014821687,"sku":"2576-SOFIA-TAUPE","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/9054\/5207\/files\/COVER_PAGES_AS_MAY_2026_2_6c46f58d-247a-48ed-b67b-4cf7ba0b8a91.png?v=1788047437","url":"https:\/\/idoknit.com\/es\/products\/profilo-sofia-baby-alpaca-merino-lace-yarn","provider":"iDOKNiT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}