Cashmere Silk Yarn, ROYAL, Luxury Italian Lace Weight Yarn, Cones Only, 6000m/100g

ROYAL is the kind of yarn that makes knitters stop and look twice at the label. A luxurious blend of 70% Cashmere and 30% Silk with an astonishing 6000 meters per 100 grams, it offers exceptional softness, elegant drape, and remarkable versatility. Whether used as a luxury companion yarn or worked in multiple strands, ROYAL transforms ordinary projects into truly special ones.

What I love most about ROYAL is how much it can do with so little weight. A small amount instantly adds softness, warmth, and elegance to another yarn, while multiple strands create feather-light fabrics that feel incredibly luxurious against the skin. This is exactly the type of yarn many knitters reserve for heirloom projects, unforgettable gifts, and the garments they plan to wear for years.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Exclusive Italian Mill, Italy
• Article: ROYAL
• Fiber Content: 70% Cashmere, 30% Silk
• Yarn Category: Lace Weight
• Yarn Count: Nm 2/120
• Yardage: approximately 6000m / 6562yd per 100g (3.52oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Exceptionally soft
• Feather-light
• Elegant silk drape
• Smooth and refined
• Luxurious next-to-skin comfort
• Delicate natural sheen
• Lightweight warmth
• Beautifully fluid fabric

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
ROYAL combines two of the most desirable luxury fibers in knitting: cashmere and silk.

The cashmere brings softness, warmth, and comfort. The silk contributes strength, drape, and elegance. Together they create a yarn that feels almost weightless while producing fabric with remarkable refinement.

At 6000 meters per 100 grams, ROYAL is also extraordinarily versatile. It can be used as a companion yarn, combined with other fibers, or worked in multiple strands to create lightweight luxury garments with beautiful drape and softness.

Few yarns offer this level of flexibility while remaining so refined and enjoyable to work with.

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
ROYAL works beautifully:

• As a luxury companion yarn
• Held together with cashmere, merino, alpaca, silk, linen, or cotton
• In multiple strands by itself
• For heirloom-quality garments
• For luxury accessories
• For lightweight elegant knitwear

Perfect for:

• Sweaters
• Cardigans
• Shawls and wraps
• Scarves and cowls
• Lightweight layering pieces
• Luxury accessories
• Baby luxury garments
• Fine lace projects

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
Usage depends heavily on strand count.

Examples:

• Companion strand sweater addition: approximately 50–120g
• Shawl: approximately 50–100g
• Scarf: approximately 50–120g
• Multi-strand sweater: approximately 150–300g
• Multi-strand cardigan: approximately 200–350g

➤ What This Yarn Does In Your Project
• Adds exceptional softness
• Improves drape
• Creates luxurious hand-feel
• Adds warmth without weight
• Enhances stitch definition
• Elevates simple designs
• Creates heirloom-quality fabric

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Cashmere
• Merino Wool
• Baby Suri Alpaca
• Silk Mohair
• Linen
• Fine Paillettes Yarns

Personally, I think ROYAL shines brightest as a companion yarn. Even a small amount can noticeably improve softness, drape, and overall luxury feel.

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
Companion strand:
• Follow the main yarn recommendation

Multi-strand knitting:
• Approximately 2.5–4.5 mm depending on strand count

Crochet:
• Approximately 2.5–4.5 mm

Swatching is highly recommended.

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Excellent for luxury weaving projects
• Suitable for lightweight scarves and wraps
• Beautiful as a supplemental luxury yarn
• Adds softness and drape to woven fabrics

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash gently in cool water
• Use cashmere-safe detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry
• Store folded rather than hanging