Cotton Cashmere Yarn, Exclussive Mill MAKO, Luxury Italian Lace Weight Yarn, Balls or Cones, 2400m/100g

Discover the exceptional elegance of MAKO by LORO PIANA, Italy, an extraordinary Italian lace-weight yarn combining 90% Cotton with 10% Cashmere. Produced by one of the world's most prestigious luxury textile manufacturers, this refined blend offers the crisp freshness and breathability of premium cotton enhanced by the unmistakable softness and sophistication of fine cashmere.

Originally created for luxury knitwear, MAKO delivers the effortless comfort of natural fibers while maintaining the impeccable quality and refinement that have made Loro Piana synonymous with Italian excellence. Whether you're creating elegant sweaters, lightweight cardigans, sophisticated shawls, or luxurious baby garments, this yarn produces fabrics with beautiful stitch definition, graceful drape, and timeless style.

⚑ Product Specifications:
• Manufacturer: LORO PIANA, Italy
• Article: MAKO
• Fiber Content: 90% Cotton, 10% Cashmere
• Yarn Weight: Lace / Extra Fine
• Yarn Count: Nm 2/48
• Yardage: Approximately 2400 meters / 100g (2624 yards / 3.52 oz)
• Construction: Fine cotton and cashmere yarn with exceptional softness, smooth stitch definition, and beautiful natural drape
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

➤ My First Impressions

Even before knitting, MAKO immediately feels like a premium yarn. The strand is exceptionally smooth, soft, and beautifully even, with the refined quality that I have come to expect from Loro Piana.

Although this is an extra-fine lace-weight yarn, it is designed to be worked in multiple strands, giving you complete freedom to create fabrics ranging from delicate lightweight garments to comfortable everyday knitwear. I recommend beginning with approximately five to six strands for hand knitting and adjusting according to the fabric you would like to achieve.

What I appreciate most is the balance between the fibers. The cotton keeps the fabric breathable, lightweight, and comfortable even during warmer months, while the cashmere contributes a subtle luxury that makes the finished fabric noticeably softer and more elegant than traditional cotton yarns.

The yarn forms beautifully even stitches, glides effortlessly on the needles, and creates fabrics with excellent drape and refined stitch definition. It is an outstanding choice for knitters who appreciate natural fibers, understated luxury, and exceptional Italian quality.

Because of its remarkable softness, I would also confidently recommend MAKO for baby garments, children's knitwear, and anyone looking for lightweight luxury that feels wonderful next to the skin.

✦ Texture & Feel:

Wonderfully smooth, soft, and breathable with the natural freshness of premium cotton enhanced by the luxurious touch of cashmere. The yarn produces fabrics with elegant drape, crisp stitch definition, and exceptional next-to-skin comfort while remaining lightweight and comfortable throughout the year.

Unlike ordinary cotton yarns, MAKO feels noticeably more refined, softer, and more fluid, creating garments that combine everyday practicality with unmistakable luxury.

If you appreciate timeless elegance rather than flashy luxury, this yarn creates fabrics that are both sophisticated and incredibly comfortable to wear.

➤ Recommended Uses:

Perfect for elegant summer sweaters, lightweight cardigans, shells, T-shirts, shawls, scarves, wraps, baby garments, children's knitwear, layering pieces, lightweight accessories, luxury crochet projects, and refined everyday knitwear.

✧ Tips & Recommendations:

Because of its exceptionally fine meterage, MAKO allows you to build exactly the fabric you want by simply adjusting the number of strands.

For hand knitting, I recommend beginning with approximately five to six strands, adjusting according to your preferred thickness and drape. Stockinette, ribs, understated lace, and simple textured stitches all beautifully showcase the elegant smoothness and stitch definition of this yarn.

MAKO is equally beautiful knitted on its own or combined with other luxury fibers to introduce additional softness, comfort, and refinement without unnecessary weight.

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: Five to six strands
• Knitting Needles (5–6 strands): US 2–4 (2.75–3.5 mm)
• Crochet Hooks (5–6 strands): 3.5–4.5 mm
• Adjust needle or hook size according to desired fabric and drape
• Always make a washed swatch before beginning your project.

➤ Weaving Suitability:

Excellent for weaving. MAKO creates woven fabrics with exceptional softness, beautiful drape, and smooth surface definition. Its high cotton content provides strength and stability, while the cashmere adds luxurious softness, making it an excellent choice for scarves, shawls, lightweight apparel fabrics, and elegant home textiles.

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage:

Approximate requirements when knitted with approximately five to six strands:

• Summer Top: 250–350g
• Sweater (M): 300–400g
• Lightweight Cardigan: 350–450g
• Shawl or Wrap: 150–250g
• Scarf: 100–180g
• Baby Blanket: 250–350g
• Baby Sweater: 100–150g

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

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT:

One of MAKO's greatest strengths is its versatility. While luxurious on its own, it also blends beautifully with other premium fibers, creating fabrics with remarkable softness, elegant drape, and sophisticated designer character.

Natural Fibers
• Linen – Adds breathable structure and beautiful natural texture.
• Mulberry Silk – Creates luxurious drape and elegant sheen.
• Fine Merino – Adds elasticity and year-round comfort.
• Kid Mohair – Introduces a delicate halo while preserving softness.
• Mercerized Cotton – Produces lightweight summer fabrics with exceptional stitch definition.

Recommended Pairings Available at iDOKNiT
• LORO PIANA EXODUS – Adds the luxurious beauty of Mulberry Silk and exceptional fluid drape.
• LORO PIANA SHANTUNG JASPÉ – Creates extraordinary fabrics with sophisticated texture and natural depth.
• SAINT TROPEZ by RiGo – Introduces elegant silver paillettes for subtle designer sparkle.
• FLAME by PROFILO – Adds linen texture and a beautiful tweed-like effect for contemporary summer fabrics.

My Recommendation: MAKO is elegant enough to knit on its own, but it also makes an exceptional companion yarn. Try holding one or two strands together with linen, silk, merino, or mohair to create fabrics with outstanding softness, beautiful drape, and the timeless elegance that defines luxury Italian knitwear.

⟳ 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
• After washing, the cotton and cashmere blend becomes even softer while maintaining beautiful stitch definition, graceful drape, and exceptional next-to-skin comfort.