{"product_id":"rigo-italy-domus-silk-cotton-blend-chunky-yarn-10461558276407","title":"Cotton Silk Chain-Cable Yarn, DOMUS SILK, BRUNELLO CUCINELLI-Inspired Luxury Italian Yarn by RiGo, Balls or Cones, Chunky Weight, 130m\/100g (142y\/3.52oz)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOMUS SILK is a distinctive Italian yarn manufactured by RiGo in Italy, created from a refined blend of cotton and silk in a beautiful chain-cable \/ chainette construction. Although it contains 40% silk, this yarn does not behave like a soft, drapey silk blend. Its character is more structured, springy, and shape-retaining, with a clearly cotton-forward feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of its chainette construction, DOMUS SILK behaves differently from a standard spun yarn. The hollow, braided structure gives the yarn a dimensional, textured look, but it needs enough room to open properly. When knitted too tightly, the fabric can feel dense and compact. Larger needles allow the chainette structure to open up and show more of its texture, elasticity, and true character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis yarn is best suited for projects where structure, texture, and shape retention are more important than extreme softness or fluid drape. It would be especially interesting for textured sweaters, structured tops, cardigans, jackets, and Brunello Cucinelli-inspired knitwear with a dimensional, architectural feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"838\"\u003e▣ Product Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"841\"\u003e• Manufacturer: RiGo, Italy\u003cbr data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"871\"\u003e• Article: DOMUS SILK\u003cbr data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"895\"\u003e• Fiber Content: 60% Cotton, 40% Silk\u003cbr data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e• Yarn Category: Chunky\/Arana, Chain-Cable (Chainette)\u003cbr data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e• Yarn Count: 1300\u003cbr data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e• Yardage: approx. 130 m \/ 142 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)\u003cbr data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003e• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)\u003cbr data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e• Origin: Made in Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eDOMUS SILK offers a beautiful balance of structure, elasticity, and texture. The cotton gives the yarn body, breathability, and a more practical everyday character, while the silk adds elegance and a refined finish. The chainette construction is what makes this yarn especially interesting: it creates a fabric that feels springy, shape-holding, and more expressive than many standard cotton-silk yarns.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIts cotton-silk chainette structure makes it especially suitable for refined summer knitwear with airy texture, elasticity, and excellent shape retention — a beautiful direction for Brunello Cucinelli-inspired pieces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eIts resilient structure makes it especially attractive for knitters who want a yarn that keeps form well and shows off the beauty of the chain. It is an excellent choice for projects where stitch texture, elasticity, and shape retention matter more than extreme softness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003e⌁ Texture \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003e• Light and springy\u003cbr data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003e• Clearly cotton-forward in the hand\u003cbr data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003e• Not itchy, but not super-soft\u003cbr data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003e• Structured rather than silky-soft\u003cbr data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003e• Elastic and resilient because of the chainette construction\u003cbr data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2072\"\u003e• Develops a beautiful halo after washing\u003cbr data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003e• Holds shape very well in finished fabric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003e✧ Fiber Profile — Cotton \u0026amp; Silk Chainette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003eThis blend combines two fibers with very different strengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003eCotton adds:\u003cbr data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003e• Structure and body\u003cbr data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003e• Breathability\u003cbr data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003e• Everyday practicality\u003cbr data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003e• Better shape retention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003eSilk adds:\u003cbr data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003e• Elegance\u003cbr data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003e• Light refinement\u003cbr data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003e• A more polished finish\u003cbr data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003e• Subtle luxury\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2628\"\u003eTogether with the chainette construction, they create a yarn that feels lively, elastic, and dimensional, while still remaining breathable and wearable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"3034\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003e➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003e• This yarn performs best when given room to open up\u003cbr data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2716\"\u003e• Smaller needles can make the fabric look more compact and less expressive\u003cbr data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2794\"\u003e• Larger needles help reveal the beauty of the chainette structure\u003cbr data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2863\"\u003e• A very good choice for knitwear that should keep its shape\u003cbr data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2926\"\u003e• Best suited for projects where elasticity, texture, and structure are more important than softness alone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3279\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3064\"\u003e⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3067\"\u003e• Textured sweaters and pullovers: approx. 350–500 g\u003cbr data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003e• Cardigans and jackets: approx. 400–550 g\u003cbr data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3167\"\u003e• Tops and structured layering pieces: approx. 250–400 g\u003cbr data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3226\"\u003e• Hats, scarves, and accessories: approx. 100–200 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3281\" data-end=\"3554\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3281\" data-end=\"3317\"\u003e➤ Sample \u0026amp; Needle Recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3320\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy sample was knitted on \u003cstrong\u003eUS size 4 needles\u003c\/strong\u003e. After washing, the yarn retained its structure -\u003cstrong\u003e did not open very widely\u003c\/strong\u003e, and, unlike many silk yarns, \u003cstrong\u003edid not become overly soft\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is an excellent shape keeper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI believe this yarn will perform best on larger needles, where the chainette construction can fully open up and showcase its unique texture, lightness, and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3660\"\u003eI would recommend starting with at least:\u003cbr data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3600\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3602\" data-end=\"3619\"\u003eUS 6 \/ 4.0 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3622\"\u003eor possibly even\u003cbr data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3641\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3643\" data-end=\"3660\"\u003eUS 8 \/ 5.0 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3824\"\u003eLarger needles allow the yarn to breathe more, highlight the chain construction better, and create a fabric that shows more of its natural elasticity and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"4231\"\u003eMy impression of the knitted sample:\u003cbr data-start=\"3862\" data-end=\"3865\"\u003e• The fabric is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3881\" data-end=\"3899\"\u003enot super-soft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3902\"\u003e• You can definitely feel the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3932\" data-end=\"3942\"\u003ecotton\u003c\/strong\u003e in it\u003cbr data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"3951\"\u003e• It is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3959\" data-end=\"3979\"\u003enot itchy at all\u003c\/strong\u003e, but it is also \u003cstrong data-start=\"3996\" data-end=\"4013\"\u003enot soft-soft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4013\" data-end=\"4016\"\u003e• It feels more \u003cstrong data-start=\"4032\" data-end=\"4074\"\u003estructured, springy, and shape-holding\u003c\/strong\u003e than soft and drapey\u003cbr data-start=\"4095\" data-end=\"4098\"\u003e• After washing, the yarn developed a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4136\" data-end=\"4154\"\u003ebeautiful halo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4154\" data-end=\"4157\"\u003e• The fabric stayed \u003cstrong data-start=\"4177\" data-end=\"4229\"\u003eelastic, resilient, and held its shape very well\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4233\" data-end=\"4378\"\u003eThis makes DOMUS SILK especially appealing for projects where you want the finished piece to remain \u003cstrong data-start=\"4333\" data-end=\"4377\"\u003estructured, springy, and shape-retaining\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4380\" data-end=\"4534\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4380\" data-end=\"4419\"\u003e➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4419\" data-end=\"4422\"\u003eDOMUS SILK is beautiful on its own, but it can also pair well with other yarns depending on the effect you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4536\" data-end=\"4627\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4536\" data-end=\"4555\"\u003eFine Silk Yarns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4555\" data-end=\"4558\"\u003eEnhance elegance and fluidity while preserving the refined character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4629\" data-end=\"4715\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4629\" data-end=\"4647\"\u003eMohair on Silk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4647\" data-end=\"4650\"\u003eAdds halo and softness for a more atmospheric, luxurious surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4717\" data-end=\"4812\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4717\" data-end=\"4741\"\u003eFine Cotton or Linen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4741\" data-end=\"4744\"\u003eCreates a fresher summer fabric with more texture and breathability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4814\" data-end=\"4912\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4814\" data-end=\"4829\"\u003eFine Merino\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4829\" data-end=\"4832\"\u003eAdds softness and body for transitional garments with a more balanced structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4914\" data-end=\"5046\"\u003eThese combinations make DOMUS SILK especially interesting for makers who enjoy building fabrics with texture, elasticity, and shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5048\" data-end=\"5353\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5048\" data-end=\"5081\"\u003e➤ Recommended Needles \/ Hooks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5081\" data-end=\"5084\"\u003e• I would recommend starting around \u003cstrong data-start=\"5120\" data-end=\"5137\"\u003eUS 6 \/ 4.0 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5137\" data-end=\"5140\"\u003e• For a more open, expressive fabric, test up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"5189\" data-end=\"5206\"\u003eUS 8 \/ 5.0 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5206\" data-end=\"5209\"\u003e• Swatching is essential to see how much the chainette opens\u003cbr data-start=\"5269\" data-end=\"5272\"\u003e• Choose the final needle size based on how much structure or openness you want\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5355\" data-end=\"5592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5355\" data-end=\"5380\"\u003e➤ Weaving Suitability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5380\" data-end=\"5383\"\u003e• Better suited to knitting and crochet than to traditional weaving\u003cbr data-start=\"5450\" data-end=\"5453\"\u003e• Most attractive when the chainette structure can stay visible and springy\u003cbr data-start=\"5528\" data-end=\"5531\"\u003e• Best for fabrics where elasticity and shape are important\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5594\" data-end=\"5839\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5594\" data-end=\"5617\"\u003e⟳ Care Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5617\" data-end=\"5620\"\u003e• Hand wash gently in cool water with mild detergent\u003cbr data-start=\"5672\" data-end=\"5675\"\u003e• Do not wring or twist\u003cbr data-start=\"5698\" data-end=\"5701\"\u003e• Lay flat to 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