Cashmere Merino Yarn, MASCOTTE, Luxury Italian Yarn by RiGo, Balls or Cones, Lace Weight, 1500m/100g (1640y/3.52oz)

MASCOTTE is an exceptionally refined Italian yarn manufactured by RiGo in Italy, created from a luxurious blend of cashmere and merino wool. This extra-fine yarn combines the softness and quiet elegance of cashmere with the elasticity, breathability, and everyday wearability of merino, resulting in a beautifully balanced base for sophisticated knitwear.

Because MASCOTTE is spun in a very fine Nm 2/30 construction, it offers wonderful flexibility for makers who enjoy controlling fabric density and drape through strand count. Worked in multiple strands, it creates lightweight yet comforting fabrics with a soft hand, graceful movement, and a timeless luxury feel. It is an ideal yarn for elegant sweaters, refined accessories, shawls, and elevated everyday knitwear.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: RiGo, Italy
• Article: MASCOTTE
• Fiber Content: 20% Cashmere, 80% Merino
• Yarn Category: Extra Fine Yarn
• Yarn Count: Nm 2/30
• Yardage: approx. 1500 m / 1640 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
MASCOTTE offers the rare balance of softness, practicality, and versatility. The cashmere brings a gentle luxury and delicate warmth, while the merino provides resilience, breathability, and structure. Together, they create a yarn that feels elevated without being fragile and comfortable without looking ordinary.

Its extra-fine construction makes it especially attractive for knitters, crocheters, and machine knitters who enjoy building their own fabric intentionally. By adjusting the number of strands, you can create anything from refined lightweight garments to warmer, fuller knitwear with more body.

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Ultra-soft and comfortable against the skin
• Light, airy, and refined
• Gentle matte-luxury finish
• Excellent balance of drape and elasticity
• Warm without heaviness
• Softens even more after washing and blocking

✧ Luxury Fiber Profile — Cashmere & Merino
This blend combines two of the most loved fibers in fine knitwear.

Cashmere adds:
• Exceptional softness
• Gentle warmth
• A luxurious hand feel
• Elegant lightness

Merino adds:
• Elasticity and recovery
• Breathability
• Better structure in fabric
• Everyday comfort and wearability

Together, they create a yarn that feels soft and refined, yet more practical and versatile than pure cashmere alone. This makes MASCOTTE an excellent choice for garments and accessories that are meant to be both beautiful and wearable.

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Single-strand hand knitting: generally not recommended for most projects
• This is an extra-fine yarn that performs best when used in multiple strands or combined with other yarns
• Single strand may be suitable for machine knitting, fine crochet, or very delicate textile work

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage (Multi-Strand)
• Lace shawls and wraps: 2–3 strands, approx. 120–200 g
• Lightweight tops and layering pieces: 3–4 strands, approx. 180–280 g
• Sweaters and pullovers: 4–5 strands, approx. 300–450 g
• Cardigans: 4–5 strands, approx. 350–500 g
• Accessories and scarves: 2–3 strands, approx. 80–150 g

➤ Gauge Examples (Approximate)
Actual gauge depends on strand count, needle size, and personal knitting style.

• 2 strands:
approx. 26–28 stitches / 10 cm with 2.75–3.25 mm needles

• 3 strands:
approx. 23–25 stitches / 10 cm with 3.25–3.75 mm needles

• 4 strands:
approx. 20–22 stitches / 10 cm with 3.75–4 mm needles

• 5 strands:
approx. 17–20 stitches / 10 cm with 4–4.5 mm needles

Always knit and wash a swatch before starting the final project.

✦ Best Pairing Yarns
MASCOTTE is beautiful on its own in multiple strands, but it also pairs wonderfully with other luxury fibers to create even more dimensional fabrics.

Popular combinations include:
• Mohair on silk — adds airy halo and softness
• Fine silk yarns — enhance drape and refinement
• Yak blends — deepen color and add warmth
• Cashmere blends — increase softness and richness
• Merino bases — add body and make the fabric more substantial

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
MASCOTTE is an ideal luxury base yarn for custom blending.

Mohair on Silk
Adds halo, lightness, and a dreamy surface for sweaters, shawls, and layering pieces.

Fine Silk Yarns
Enhance drape and give the finished fabric a more fluid, elegant character.

Yak Blends
Add warmth and beautiful tonal depth while preserving softness.

Other Cashmere or Merino Bases
Allow you to create fuller fabrics for colder-weather knitwear while keeping the finished piece soft and refined.

These combinations make MASCOTTE especially appealing to makers who enjoy building unique fabrics and customizing texture, warmth, and overall mood.

➤ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Final needle or hook size depends on the number of strands used
• Swatching is essential to achieve the desired fabric structure
• Best results come from testing the final strand combination before casting on

➤ Weaving Suitability
• Excellent for fine weaving projects
• Suitable for lightweight and soft luxury fabrics
• Can be used in delicate woven textiles with controlled tension
• Ideal for refined accessories and elegant fabric development

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold with gentle wool or cashmere detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry and reshape while damp
• Store folded rather than hanging
• Wash swatch before final sizing calculations