{"product_id":"loro-piana-donegal-coarsehair-100-cashmere-yarn","title":"Cashmere Yarn, LORO PIANA DONEGAL COARSEHAIR, Luxury Italian Cashmere Lace Yarn, Balls or Cones, 600m\/100g","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Italian cashmere with character — and so many ways to knit it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDONEGAL COARSEHAIR by LORO PIANA brings together the softness and warmth of pure cashmere with a subtly textured, refined matte appearance. Unlike a perfectly smooth, conventional cashmere yarn, its understated character adds visual interest to simple stitches, making it especially appealing for relaxed, elegant knitwear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 600 meters per 100 grams, this fine yarn gives you wonderful flexibility. Knit it as a single strand for a lightweight, delicate fabric, or combine two, three, or four strands to create the thickness and warmth you want. One yarn can become anything from an airy cashmere shawl to a substantial winter sweater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Manufacturer: Loro Piana, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Article: DONEGAL COARSEHAIR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fiber Content: 100% Cashmere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Yarn Weight: Lace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Yarn Count: Nm 2\/1200\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Meterage: 600m\/100g (656yd\/3.52oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormats:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Made in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnitting Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 strand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 600m\/100g — Lace weight. Try US 2–4 (2.75–3.5 mm) for delicate shawls, lightweight sweaters, and fine layering pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 strands:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 300m\/100g — Sport-range fabric. Try US 3–5 (3.25–3.75 mm) for everyday cashmere sweaters, soft cardigans, and scarves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 strands:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 200m\/100g — DK-range fabric. Try US 5–7 (3.75–4.5 mm) for cozy pullovers, relaxed cardigans, and warmer accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 strands:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 150m\/100g — Worsted-range fabric. Try US 7–9 (4.5–5.5 mm) for substantial winter sweaters, thick scarves, and cozy knitwear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are suggested starting points, not guaranteed gauges. Choose your needles according to the fabric you want, and always check a washed swatch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeedles \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Crochet Hook: Approximately 3–5.5 mm, depending on the number of strands and desired fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Care: Gently hand wash in cool water with a cashmere-friendly detergent. Do not rub or wring. Lay flat to dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Swatch: Wash and dry your swatch before measuring gauge. Cashmere can become softer and fuller after washing, changing the appearance and feel of the finished fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImagine a feather-light cashmere shawl in a single strand, a beautifully soft everyday sweater in two strands, or a cozy, relaxed cardigan in three or four. The yarn's subtle texture is particularly attractive in stockinette, garter stitch, and uncomplicated silhouettes, where the natural character of the cashmere can take center stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDONEGAL COARSEHAIR can also be held alongside merino, silk, or other fine yarns to introduce extra cashmere softness, warmth, and subtle texture. 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