100% Organic Pima Cotton Yarn, IAFIL SPA CIPRIA, Premium Italian Lace Weight Yarn, Balls or Cones, 1667m/100g

Discover the exceptional quality of CIPRIA by IAFIL SPA, Italy, an exquisite 100% Organic Pima Cotton yarn created from one of the world's finest cotton fibers. Spun from premium extra-long staple Pima cotton using a refined 3-ply (3/50) construction, this luxurious Italian lace-weight yarn offers extraordinary softness, remarkable strength, beautiful stitch definition, and outstanding durability while maintaining the natural breathability that makes Pima cotton so highly prized.

Originally produced for premium knitwear and fine textiles, CIPRIA combines exceptional smoothness with surprising versatility. Its extra-fine meterage makes it ideal for multi-strand hand knitting, machine knitting, weaving, and sophisticated fiber blending. Whether you're creating elegant summer garments, baby knitwear, lightweight shawls, or luxurious woven fabrics, CIPRIA delivers timeless Italian quality with exceptional comfort and durability.

⚑ Product Specifications:
• Manufacturer: IAFIL SPA, Italy
• Article: CIPRIA
• Fiber Content: 100% Organic Pima Cotton
• Yarn Weight: Lace / Extra Fine
• Yarn Count: Nm 3/50
• Yardage: Approximately 1667 meters / 100g (1823 yards / 3.52 oz)
• Construction: Three-ply extra-long staple Organic Pima Cotton with exceptional softness, strength, and smooth stitch definition
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

➤ My First Impressions
One of the first things I noticed about CIPRIA is how incredibly smooth and refined the yarn feels. Even before knitting, the quality of the extra-long staple Pima cotton is immediately apparent. The strand is beautifully even, exceptionally soft, and remarkably strong without feeling heavy or stiff.

Because this is an extra-fine lace-weight yarn, I recommend beginning with three or more strands for hand knitting. This allows you to build exactly the fabric you want while preserving the elegant drape and beautiful stitch definition that make this yarn so special.

What impressed me most is the balance between softness and strength. Unlike many ordinary cotton yarns, CIPRIA feels silky smooth while remaining durable and resistant to pilling thanks to its premium Pima cotton fibers and three-ply construction.

I also believe this yarn is an exceptional companion yarn. It blends beautifully with linen, silk, merino, mohair, alpaca, and cashmere, adding strength, smoothness, and breathability while allowing the other fibers to retain their individual character.

After washing, untreated Organic Pima Cotton becomes even softer, the stitches relax beautifully, and the fabric develops an elegant natural hand that only improves with time.

✦ Texture & Feel:
Exceptionally soft, smooth, and breathable with a refined matte finish and remarkable stitch definition. The extra-long staple Pima cotton fibers create a yarn that feels luxurious while offering superior durability, strength, and resistance to pilling.

The fabric has graceful drape, excellent stitch clarity, and outstanding next-to-skin comfort, making it ideal for garments worn throughout the year.

If you appreciate understated natural luxury and exceptional fiber quality, CIPRIA is truly unforgettable.

➤ Recommended Uses:
Perfect for elegant summer tops, lightweight sweaters, cardigans, baby garments, children's knitwear, shawls, scarves, wraps, lace accessories, layering pieces, machine knitting, weaving, and sophisticated everyday knitwear.

✧ Tips & Recommendations:
Because of its extra-fine meterage, CIPRIA is best worked with three or more strands for hand knitting and crochet. Adjust the number of strands according to your desired fabric and gauge.

Simple stitch patterns, stockinette, textured stitches, ribs, and delicate lace all beautifully showcase the smooth surface and exceptional stitch definition of this premium Pima cotton.

CIPRIA also makes an outstanding companion yarn, adding strength, softness, and breathability to many luxury fiber blends.

Always knit and wash a swatch before beginning your project to determine the ideal strand count, gauge, and finished fabric.

➤ Recommended Needles/Hooks:
• Recommended starting point: Three to four strands
• Knitting Needles: US 2–5 (2.75–3.75 mm)
• Crochet Hooks: 2.75–3.5 mm
• Adjust needle or hook size according to your desired fabric
• Always make a washed swatch before beginning your project.

➤ Weaving Suitability:
Excellent for weaving. The smooth three-ply construction and exceptional strength of Organic Pima Cotton make CIPRIA suitable for both warp and weft. It creates elegant woven fabrics with beautiful drape, excellent durability, and remarkable stitch clarity, making it ideal for scarves, shawls, apparel fabrics, and fine home textiles.

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage:
Approximate requirements when knitted with approximately three strands:

• Summer Top: 200–300g
• Sweater (M): 350–450g
• Lightweight Cardigan: 350–500g
• Shawl or Wrap: 150–250g
• Scarf: 100–180g
• Baby Set: 150g

Actual yarn requirements will vary depending on garment size, stitch pattern, gauge, strand count, and desired fabric density.

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT:
One of CIPRIA's greatest strengths is its versatility. While beautiful on its own, it also serves as an exceptional companion yarn, adding smoothness, strength, and breathability to luxury fiber blends.

Natural Fibers
• Linen – Creates breathable summer fabrics with beautiful natural texture.
• Mulberry Silk – Adds elegant drape and luxurious sheen.
• Fine Merino – Introduces elasticity and year-round comfort.
• Kid Mohair – Creates an airy halo while maintaining smooth stitch definition.
• Cashmere – Produces exceptionally soft lightweight garments with natural breathability.

Recommended Pairings Available at iDOKNiT
• LORO PIANA EXODUS – Adds luxurious Mulberry Silk and graceful drape.
• SEA CASHMERE by IAFIL SPA – Creates lightweight fabrics with extraordinary softness.
• FRISBY by Casa del Filato Prato – Adds delicate bloom and refined Merino warmth.
• SAINT TROPEZ by Ri.Go – Introduces subtle sparkle while preserving the natural elegance of Pima cotton.

My Recommendation: CIPRIA is an exceptional luxury cotton yarn on its own, but it truly shines as a companion yarn. Try holding it together with linen, silk, cashmere, merino, or mohair to create fabrics with remarkable softness, beautiful drape, and sophisticated Italian character while maintaining outstanding breathability.

⟳ Care Instructions:
• Hand wash gently in cool water with a mild detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Gently press excess water out with a towel
• Lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight
• Reshape while damp
• Iron on low if necessary
• Untreated Organic Pima Cotton naturally softens after washing, developing an even softer hand while maintaining its beautiful stitch definition, strength, and elegant natural appearance.