Cashmere Silk Merino Yarn, MARTE, Luxury Italian Yarn by CARIAGGI, Available in Balls and on a Cone, Lace Weight, 1500m/100g (1531y/3.52oz)

A rare luxury yarn with timeless elegance ✨ – MARTE by Cariaggi, Italy combines the airy softness of cashmere, the luminous sheen of silk, and the warmth of extra-fine merino. This lace-weight yarn offers exquisite drape and lightness, perfect for refined, heirloom-quality knits. Cariaggi is one of the most prestigious and world-renowned yarn manufacturers, known for exceptional quality and craftsmanship.

📍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.

📍 Please note: Most yarn prepared on cones for machine knitting is lightly waxed to ensure smooth running through the machine. Once knit, it should be washed to reveal its true softness.

🧶 Product Specifications:
• Manufacturer: CARIAGGI, Italy
• Article: MARTE
• Fiber Content: 10% Cashmere, 20% Silk, 70% Merino
• Yarn Weight: Lace
• Yarn Count: Nm 2/2800
• Yardage: 1400 meters / 100g (1531 yards / 3.52 oz)
• Origin: Made in Italy

✨ Texture & Feel:
Soft, airy, and luxuriously smooth, with a refined hand-feel. The silk adds a subtle glow, while merino provides warmth and bounce. Cashmere enriches the blend with gentle softness, making it ideal for garments worn close to the skin.

🧶 Recommended Uses:
Perfect for lace shawls, lightweight sweaters, fine scarves, baby garments, and layering pieces that require a delicate yet warm fabric.

💡 Tips & Recommendations:
Best enjoyed with two or more strands held together for enhanced structure in garments, though it can also be used single-strand for ultra-light projects. Try pairing with mohair for additional halo or blending colors for a marled effect.

🧷 Recommended Needles/Hooks:
• Laceweight single-strand: 2.0–3.0 mm (US 0–2.5)
• Two strands held together: 3.5–4.0 mm (US 4–6)

🧵 Weaving Suitability:
Suitable for weft; not recommended for warp without reinforcement.

📏 Recommended Yarn Usage (2 strands held together):
• Short-Sleeve Top: 200–300g (2800–4200 m / 3063–4594 yd)
• Long-Sleeve Sweater: 350–450g (4900–6300 m / 5359–6887 yd)
• Baby Set: 150g (2100 m / 2297 yd)
• Shawl: 100–150g (1400–2100 m / 1531–2297 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: Most of the yarn that is prepared on cones for machine knitting is lightly waxed so it will run well in the machine. Once knit, it needs to be washed several times before you can feel how soft it is.

📸 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.
• ±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. 

We ship worldwide, and tracking is provided for every shipment. Local taxes or customs fees (if any) are the responsibility of the buyer.

💬 Questions
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