RARE Find: HEMP 100% Yarn, CANAPA, Luxury Italian Yarn by RiGo, Available in Balls or Cones, Lace Weight, 800m/100g (984y/3.52oz)

A rare plant-based fiber with natural strength and texture ✨ – Italian-made from 100% pure hemp (Canapa). This lace-weight 2/8000 yarn offers excellent structure, breathability, and earthy elegance for summer garments, accessories, and weaving projects.

📍 YOU CAN BUY CONES HERE – HERE
THIS IS LIMITED QUANTITY YARN!

🧵 Product Specifications:
• Manufacturer: RiGo, Italy
• Article: CANAPA
• Fiber Content: 100% Hemp (Canapa)
• Yarn Count: 2/8000
• Yarn Weight: Lace
• Yardage: 900 meters / 100g (984 yards / 3.52 oz)
• Origin: Made in Italy

📌 This Italian-spun hemp yarn is known for its strength, durability, and earthy character. CANAPA 2/8000 features a 2-ply lace-weight structure that softens beautifully with each wash. Hemp’s natural breathability and moisture-wicking properties make it ideal for warm-weather garments and sustainable projects. Over time, it develops a lovely sheen and lived-in softness.

✨ Texture & Feel:
• Crisp, dry hand feel with subtle sheen
• Rope-like appearance that adds visual interest and texture
• Becomes softer and more pliable with each wash
• Strong, breathable, and durable
• Earthy, elegant structure for natural fiber lovers

🧶 Recommended Uses:
• Summer tops, shells, and tanks
• Light layering pieces and accessories
• Eco-conscious baby items and market bags
• Table linens, runners, and kitchen textiles
• Weaving for rustic or botanical effects

💡 Tips & Recommendations:
• Can be held double or triple for more structure
• Works well for open stitches and lacework
• Perfect for combining with cotton, linen, or silk
• Slightly stiff at first but softens significantly after washing

🧷 Recommended Needles/Hooks:
• Knitting Needles: 2.0–3.0 mm (US 0–2.5)
• Crochet Hooks: 2.0–3.0 mm
• Best used in multiple strands for garments or denser fabrics

🧵 Weaving Suitability:
• Excellent for both warp and weft
• Adds crisp texture and natural shine to woven projects
• Great for combining with wool, linen, or cotton

📏 Recommended Yarn Usage (single strand):
• Sleeveless top: 250–300g (1000–1200 m / 1093–1312 yd)
• Sweater: 400–500g (1600–2000 m / 1749–2187 yd)
• Shawl: 150–200g (600–800 m / 656–875 yd)
• Baby cardigan: 150g (600 m / 656 yd)

🫧 Care Instructions:

• Hand wash separately in cold to lukewarm water using mild detergent
• Do not bleach
• Gently squeeze out excess water — do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry in the shade to preserve fiber strength and color
• Hemp softens with each wash and becomes more supple over time
• Optional: Steam or press with a cloth on low heat if needed

📌 Hemp is a strong, natural fiber that benefits from gentle care. Washing enhances its texture, but over-agitation or heat can cause shrinkage or distortion, especially in lace weight.

📸 Please Note
The amount of yarn shown on cones in the photos may not reflect the actual quantity you’ll receive. Yarn is custom-wound per your order.
🎨 Colors are photographed in natural lighting but may appear slightly different depending on your screen settings. I highly recommend zooming in on each photo to fully appreciate the yarn’s texture and finish.

🚞 Shipping & Order Processing
Orders are prepared in the order received and typically ship within 3–5 business days. Custom requests such as winding into balls or cones may take additional time and care.
To ensure efficient shipping, we may combine multiple orders placed before the initial shipment. Shipping refunds will not be issued for combined orders. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

🗨 Questions
Have questions about this yarn or your project? I’m always happy to help! I’d love to hear how you enjoyed working with this yarn! Your kind reviews and shared creations help my small business grow—and they inspire others too. Thank you!
Each order is carefully packed by me, with a handwritten thank-you note and a small gift.
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