LANECARDATE, ITALY

Camel Hair Yarn, Lanecardate SAMARKANDA, Luxury Italian Sport Weight Camel Yarn, Balls or Cones, 300m/100g

$19.99 USD

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➤ HOW TO ORDER: CHOOSE A COLOR, SELECT 100 GRAMS OR 50 GRAMS, THEN ENTER THE NUMBER OF BALLS IN THE QUANTITY BOX. SOLD BY WEIGHT, NOT BY FULL CONE.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: CHECK BOTH 50G & 100G OPTIONS FOR FULL STOCK. LAST AVAILABLE WEIGHTS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY. ORDERS MAY BE ADJUSTED DOWN OR REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL INVOICE FOR EXTRA YARN.

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➤ ALL YARN IS WOUND INTO BALLS BY DEFAULT. YARN IS NOT WOUND ON CONES UNLESS CONES ARE PURCHASED SEPARATELY.

⚠️ NEED CONE WINDING? BUY CONES HERE + ADD INSTRUCTIONS IN CART NOTES

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SAMARKANDA by Lanecardate is a rare luxury Italian yarn made from 100% Pure Camel Hair, with approximately 300 meters per 100 g — an exceptional balance of warmth, softness, elegance, and lightweight comfort. This is the kind of yarn that instantly feels expensive in your hands and creates garments that look refined even in the simplest stitches.

Pure camel hair is considered one of the most luxurious natural animal fibers in the world. It is naturally thermo-regulating, breathable, lightweight, moisture-managing, and remarkably warm without heaviness. Unlike many fluffy luxury fibers, camel hair creates elegant fabric with clean stitch definition, beautiful drape, and sophisticated matte appearance.

SAMARKANDA is especially valuable because it uses the natural “Pure Camel” shade — a timeless luxury color that cannot truly be replicated artificially. The result is elegant knitwear with natural depth, warmth, and understated richness.

Lanecardate itself is one of the oldest and most respected Italian spinning mills, working with luxury fibers for generations and known for premium-quality carded yarns and exceptional raw material sourcing.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lanecardate, Italy
• Article: SAMARKANDA
• Fiber Content: 100% Pure Camel Hair
• Yarn Category: Sport
• Yarn Count: Nm 5/15
• Yardage: approx. 300 m / 328 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Color: Pure Camel
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft, warm, and lightweight
• Elegant dry luxury feel
• Excellent warmth without bulk
• Natural matte appearance
• Comfortable directly against skin
• Beautiful stitch definition and drape

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
Pure camel hair is one of the rarest and most valuable luxury fibers used in knitwear. It combines warmth close to cashmere with slightly better structure and durability, making garments feel refined rather than overly fluffy.

What makes SAMARKANDA especially desirable:
• 100% pure camel hair
• elegant natural undyed camel shade
• breathable warmth without heaviness
• luxury Italian spinning quality
• lightweight but highly insulating fabric

Camel fiber is also naturally moisture-managing and comfortable across temperatures, making garments wearable both outdoors and indoors.

✧ Fiber Profile
• 100% Pure Camel Hair
• Naturally warm and breathable
• Lightweight with excellent insulation
• Moisture-managing and comfortable
• Naturally soft luxury animal fiber
• Elegant matte finish

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Suitable for comfortable single-strand knitting
• Excellent for sweaters and accessories
• Suitable for hand knitting and machine knitting
• Creates lightweight but warm garments
• Beautiful in stockinette and textured stitches

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Creates elegant lightweight warmth
• Produces refined luxury fabric
• Adds soft structure and drape
• Gives garments sophisticated appearance
• Creates breathable winter knitwear
• Makes simple stitches look elevated and expensive

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage (Projects)
• Sweaters and pullovers
• Cardigans
• Scarves and cowls
• Hats and gloves
• Luxury layering garments
• Timeless winter accessories

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Sweater (M): ~400–600 g
• Cardigan: ~500–700 g
• Scarf: ~150–250 g
• Hat: ~100–150 g

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Silk — adds elegance and drape
• Cashmere — increases softness and luxury
• Merino — improves elasticity
• Alpaca — enhances softness and warmth

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Knitting Needles: approx. 3.5–4.5 mm
• Crochet Hooks: approx. 3.5–4.5 mm
• Adjust depending on desired fabric density

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Excellent for weaving
• Suitable for luxury scarves and wraps
• Creates soft breathable woven fabric
• Beautiful for lightweight winter textiles

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold with wool detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry
• Store folded, not hanging

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. Cones may be purchased separately if you prefer continuous yardage for machine knitting or multi-strand projects. One color is typically wound per cone to maintain consistency.

PLEASE 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 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

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.

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