Loro Piana, Italy

RARE Find: Cashmere 60% Alpaca 40% Yarn, Luxury Italian Yarn by Loro Piana, Available on Cone or in Balls, Extrafine Yarn, 2600m/100g (2843y/3.52oz)

$42.99 USD

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This exquisite lace-weight yarn is produced by Loro Piana in Italy and features complex, expertly blended multicolor combinations that reflect the brand’s exceptional textile artistry. Crafted from a luxurious blend of cashmere and alpaca, this yarn delivers softness, warmth, and depth of color while remaining refined and lightweight.

Designed as an industrial lace construction yarn, it is intended for multi-strand use or combination knitting, allowing precise control over fabric density, drape, and visual texture.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Loro Piana, Italy
• Yarn Category: Lace / Ultra-Fine Industrial Yarn
• Yarn Count: Nm 1/26
• Fiber Content: 60% Cashmere, 40% Alpaca
• Yardage: approx. 2600 m / 2843 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
This yarn showcases Loro Piana’s mastery of color engineering, blending multiple tones into harmonious, sophisticated palettes. Cashmere provides softness and elegance, while alpaca adds warmth, light halo, and structure. When used correctly, the yarn produces couture-level fabrics with rich visual depth and refined softness.

▣ Available Colorways
• BORDO MULTI - a rich blend of deep bordo as the main tone, accented with orange and violet, creating warmth and dramatic contrast.
• LAVENDER MULTI - a soft lavender base layered with grey and pink tones for a delicate, romantic, and refined palette.
• GREY MULTI - a sophisticated grey base interwoven with green and blue accents, resulting in a cool, modern, and versatile colorway.

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Ultra-fine and lightweight
• Soft, airy halo from alpaca
• Smooth cashmere hand
• Multicolor tones distribute evenly across the fabric

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Single-strand knitting: NOT recommended
• Must be worked in multiple strands or combined with other yarns for proper fabric stability, opacity, and durability

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage (Multi-Strand)
• Shawls, wraps, scarves: 2–3 strands, approx. 120–200 g
• Tops: 3–4 strands, approx. 200–300 g
• Sweaters, cardigans: 4–5 strands, approx. 300–450 g
• Accessories: 2–3 strands, approx. 80–150 g

➤ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Selected only after final strand count is determined
• Always swatch using the combined strand thickness

➤ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold with gentle wool detergent
• Do not wring
• Lay flat to dry
• Store folded or on cone

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.

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 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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