MILLEFILI, Italy
Cashmere Alpaca Silk Merino Yarn, WATERFORD, Premium Italian Yarn by MILLEFILI SPA, Available in Balls and on a Cone, Worsted Weight, 200m/100g (218y/3.52oz)
Cashmere Alpaca Silk Merino Yarn, WATERFORD, Premium Italian Yarn by MILLEFILI SPA, Available in Balls and on a Cone, Worsted Weight, 200m/100g (218y/3.52oz)
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A stunning, soft roving-style yarn with cozy, heirloom charm ✨ – WATERFORD by MILEFILLI is a luxurious worsted-weight blend of cashmere, alpaca, silk, and merino, spun in Italy with a rustic handspun appearance and natural tweed flecks. Ideal for warm, nostalgic garments and accessories.
📍ALL PURCHASED YARN IS WOUND INTO BALLS BY DEFAULT. HOWEVER, WE CAN WIND IT ONTO CONES UPON REQUEST.
YOU CAN BUY CONES HERE – HERE
📍Please note: CONES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE YARN PRICE.
Unlike other shops where cone costs are often built into the yarn price—regardless of the format—our pricing is transparent. You pay only for the yarn itself. If you’d like your order wound on a cone, please add it separately. This small additional charge also helps cover the shipping cost associated with different packaging sizes and the self-cost of the cone. No hidden fees, no inflated markups—just honest, straightforward pricing.
🧶 Product Specifications:
• Manufacturer: MILEFILLI SPA, Italy
• Article: WATERFORD
• Fiber Content: 5% Cashmere, 10% Alpaca, 10% Silk, 70% Merino
• Color: Natural, undyed (off-white / ivory) thread with tweed effect in blue, brown, and orange
• Yarn Weight: Worsted
• Yarn Count: Nm 1/2000
• Yardage: 200 meters / 100g (218 yards / 3.52 oz)
• Origin: Made in Italy
✨ Texture & Feel:
Chunky carded yarn with a rustic, roving-style structure and charming handmade look. The texture is slightly uneven with visible flecks of contrasting color. After washing, the yarn blooms beautifully, revealing softness and body.
🧶 Recommended Uses:
Perfect for cozy sweaters, heritage-style cardigans, oversized scarves, cowls, and rustic winter hats. Great for bold textures, simple stockinette, or traditional knits with character.
💡 Tips & Recommendations:
Due to its roving nature, we recommend gentle handling while knitting. Can be paired with mohair for added halo or knit on its own for vintage-inspired results.
🧷 Recommended Needles/Hooks:
• 5.0–6.0 mm (US 8–10) depending on structure and drape desired
🧵 Weaving Suitability:
Not recommended for warp. Best used as weft for handwoven textures.
📏 Recommended Yarn Usage:
• Hat: 100g (200 m / 218 yd)
• Cowl: 150–200g (300–400 m / 328–437 yd)
• Sweater (M–L): 400–600g (800–1200 m / 874–1312 yd)
• Cardigan: 500–700g (1000–1400 m / 1093–1531 yd)
📌🫧Care Instructions:
• Hand wash gently in cold water with mild detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry out of direct sunlight
📸 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. Zoom in on photos to fully appreciate the texture.
📌 ±1–2g variation per 100g may occur due to the winding process.
✨ Each cone is wound with care and packed securely to ensure it reaches you in perfect condition.
📦 Shipping & Order Processing
Orders are prepared in the order received and typically ship within 3–5 business days. Custom requests such as winding into 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.
We ship worldwide, and tracking is provided for every shipment. Local taxes or customs fees (if any) are the responsibility of the buyer.
💬 QuestionsHave 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!
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🧶 Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
🧶 Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
📍 FOR FULL-CONE SALES, THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR THE CONE. Yarn will remain on its original cone.
📍 FOR YARN THAT IS NOT SOLD AS A FULL CONE BUT IN VARIOUS WOUND WEIGHTS, ALL YARN WILL BE WOUND INTO BALLS BY DEFAULT. CONES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE YARN PRICE. However, we can wind it onto cones upon request. PLEACE BUY CONES HERE
Unlike other shops where cone costs are often built into the yarn price—regardless of the format—our pricing is transparent. You pay only for the yarn itself. If you’d like your order wound on a cone, it can be purchased separately. This small additional charge also helps cover packaging differences and the actual cost of the cone. No hidden fees, no inflated markups—just honest, straightforward pricing.
📍 Please Note
📍 Please Note
- Please keep in mind: cone yarns, especially those made with extra fine merino or cashmere, may include a protective coating used for industrial knitting. A few gentle washes will allow the yarn to bloom, soften, and reveal its natural texture.
- Colors are photographed in natural light but may appear slightly different depending on your screen.
- FOR YARN THAT IS CUSTOM-WOUND, ±1–2g variation per 100g may occur due to winding.
- Each ball/cone is wound with care and packed securely to ensure it reaches you in perfect condition.
📦 Shipping & Order Processing
📦 Shipping & Order Processing
Orders are prepared in the order received and typically ship within 3–5 business days. Custom requests such as cone winding may require additional time. Multiple orders placed before shipment may be combined. Shipping refunds are not issued for combined orders.
We ship worldwide with tracking provided. As customs policies and tariffs can change frequently, any duties, taxes, or import fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer. These charges are not collected by us at the time of purchase but are typically paid to your local postal service or customs office upon the arrival of your package.
💬 Questions
💬 Questions
Have questions about this yarn or your project? I’m always happy to help!
Your kind reviews and shared creations help my small business grow — and inspire others too. Thank you! 💛