{"product_id":"cariaggi-piumino-cashmere-chain-yarn","title":"EXTREMELY RARE FIND: Cashmere Chain Yarn, CARIAGGI PIUMINO, Luxury Italian Lace Weight Yarn, CONES ONLY, 500m\/100g","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePIUMINO is an extremely rare find for knitters who love the famous Cariaggi PIUMA but want a finer, more versatile version. Both yarns belong to the same luxurious Cariaggi cashmere chain family, but PIUMINO is lighter and finer, making it especially attractive for elegant sweaters, cardigans, shawls, scarves, and refined layering pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a traditional spun cashmere yarn. PIUMINO has a fine chainette construction that traps air inside the yarn, creating softness, loft, warmth, and volume without unnecessary weight. After washing, the yarn blooms beautifully, becoming fuller, softer, and even more refined. This yarn is sold as is on original mill cones, without unwinding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e▣ Product Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Manufacturer: CARIAGGI, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Article: PIUMINO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fiber Content: 100% Cashmere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Yarn Category: Fine Chain Cashmere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Yarn Structure: Chain Yarn \/ Chainette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Yarn Count: Nm 5.000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Yardage: approximately 500m \/ 547yd per 100g (3.52oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Formats: ORIGINAL CONES ONLY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Origin: Made in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"8bada8f9-d8f5-4816-8204-c0f8a6f86809\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69e85593-d854-83e8-a385-8d102d6a12a9-66\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69e85593-d854-83e8-a385-8d102d6a12a9-66\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69e85593-d854-83e8-a385-8d102d6a12a9-66\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-700\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f5b4650d-a690-4bb7-a565-e44ac70bc39b\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"239\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlease note: this yarn is sold on ORIGINAL Cariaggi industrial cones. The listed yarn weight is the NET YARN WEIGHT only and does not include the empty cone. The empty original Cariaggi cone weighs approximately 34 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⌁ Texture \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Very soft cashmere touch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fine chainette structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Lightweight but full\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Refined and smooth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Blooms beautifully after washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Becomes fuller and even softer after washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Warm without feeling heavy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Elegant luxury appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"277\" data-start=\"52\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"82\" data-start=\"52\"\u003e⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"85\" data-start=\"82\"\u003eThe chainette construction is the key. Instead of a dense traditional cashmere strand, PIUMINO is built as a tiny chain. This gives the yarn more air, more loft, and a lighter finished fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"514\" data-start=\"279\"\u003eBecause PIUMINO is so hard to find, I was only able to source a very small amount on original cones — true production leftovers from a famous fashion house. Once these cones are gone, I do not expect to be able to restock this article.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✦ Fiber Preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 100% cashmere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Chainette construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Airy structure with natural loft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Blooms after washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Creates fuller fabric without extra weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Softer and more relaxed after washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePIUMINO can be used in several practical ways:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Alone for luxury sweaters, cardigans, shawls, scarves, and accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• In multiple strands for a fuller fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• As a companion yarn to add cashmere softness, loft, and warmth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• For lightweight but warm layering pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• For refined luxury knitwear where softness and comfort matter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sweaters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Cardigans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Shawls and wraps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Scarves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Luxury accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Lightweight layering garments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fine cashmere projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e➤ Approximate Yarn Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsage depends on gauge, garment size, needle size, and whether PIUMINO is used alone or held with another yarn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed alone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Scarf: approx. 100–180g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Shawl: approx. 150–250g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Lightweight Top: approx. 250–350g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sweater (S–M): approx. 350–450g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sweater (L–XL): approx. 450–600g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Cardigan: approx. 400–650g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed as a companion yarn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sweater addition: approx. 80–150g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Cardigan addition: approx. 100–180g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Shawl addition: approx. 50–120g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e➤ What This Yarn Does In Your Project\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Adds pure cashmere softness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Creates loft without bulk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Adds warmth without heaviness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Blooms into a fuller fabric after washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Makes garments feel lighter than expected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Gives simple knitwear a more expensive look\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Adds comfort and softness to companion-yarn projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Creates refined luxury fabric with beautiful depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Merino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdds elasticity and structure while PIUMINO adds cashmere softness and loft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdds drape and elegance for refined luxury garments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilk Mohair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdds halo and atmosphere while PIUMINO provides cashmere softness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaby Suri Alpaca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreates an especially soft, warm, cloud-like fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Cashmere Yarns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhances the luxury feel while keeping the fabric light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaillette Yarns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdds subtle sparkle for refined evening or couture-inspired projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonally, I think PIUMINO is special both on its own and as a companion yarn. If you love PIUMA, PIUMINO gives you the same cashmere chainette idea in a finer, harder-to-find version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✦ Recommended Needles \/ Hooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle strand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 3.0–3.75 mm \/ US 2.5–5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple strands:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 3.75–5.5 mm \/ US 5–9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrochet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 3.5–5.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwatching is highly recommended, especially because the yarn blooms after washing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⫯ Weaving Suitability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Suitable for luxury weaving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Beautiful for soft scarves and wraps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Adds warmth, softness, and loft to woven fabrics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Best for projects where softness and luxury feel are the priority\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Not ideal for very firm or high-abrasion warp use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⟳ Care Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hand wash cold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Use cashmere-safe detergent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Do not wring or twist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Lay flat to dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Store folded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The yarn will bloom and soften after washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CARIAGGI. 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