Extrafine Merino Yarn WISH is an extraordinary ultra-fine luxury Italian lace yarn made from 100% Extrafine Merino Wool, with approximately 1500 meters per 100 g in the finished double-strand winding. This exceptional yarn is considered one of the most prestigious extrafine merino yarns produced by an exclusive Italian luxury mill, valued for its extraordinary softness, elegant drape, and incredible versatility.
Originally produced as an ultra-fine single thread at approximately 3000 meters per 100 g, this yarn is professionally pre-wound into 2 strands for easier and more practical use. The resulting 1500m/100g format creates a more workable luxury lace yarn while preserving the exceptional softness and refined feel of the original fiber.
This yarn is finer than most merino yarns on the market and offers exceptional meterage per 100 g, making it an outstanding luxury companion yarn for knitting, weaving, machine knitting, and multi-strand couture projects.
An exceptional yarn for blending — a true luxury companion that creates refined, elegant, featherlight fabric.
▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Exclusive Italian Mill, Italy
• Article: WISH
• Fiber Content: 100% Extrafine Merino Wool
• Yarn Category: Lace Weight / Extra-Fine
• Yarn Count: Nm 2/60
• Original Structure: approx. 3000 m / 3281 yd per 100 g single strand
• Wound Structure: approx. 1500 m / 1640 yd per 100 g (professionally wound in 2 strands)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy
⌁ Texture & Feel
• Extremely soft and featherlight
• Elegant silky touch
• Smooth refined structure
• Lightweight warmth without heaviness
• Beautiful fluid drape
• Gentle and comfortable against sensitive skin
⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
WISH is not a standard merino yarn. It is an ultra-fine luxury extrafine merino developed for refined lightweight knitwear and couture-style fabric creation.
The original single strand is incredibly fine and delicate, which is why this yarn is professionally pre-wound into 2 strands for practical use. Even in this format, it remains one of the finest and softest merino yarns available.
One of the most valuable qualities of this yarn is its flexibility. By adjusting strand count, knitters can create completely different yarn weights and fabric structures while preserving the same luxurious softness and elegant drape.
This is exactly the type of yarn used to create refined designer knitwear with softness, fluidity, and understated luxury.
✧ Fiber Profile
• 100% Extrafine Merino Wool
• Exceptional softness and elasticity
• Breathable and temperature regulating
• Lightweight warmth
• Elegant drape and comfort
• Naturally soft against skin
➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
This yarn is extremely fine and is generally not intended for comfortable hand knitting in only 1 or 2 threads.
Best used:
• Held in multiple strands
• Machine knitting
• Luxury blending projects
• Weaving
• Fine couture-style knitwear
Recommended strand usage:
• Machine Knitting: start with approx. 6 threads
• Hand Knitting: start with approx. 8–12 threads
If you prefer the original single-thread winding, a separate cone purchase is required due to the delicate structure of the yarn.
➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Creates featherlight luxury fabric
• Produces elegant fluid drape
• Adds softness without heaviness
• Allows customizable yarn weights through strand count
• Creates refined high-end knitwear appearance
• Gives projects modern luxury softness and movement
⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage (Projects)
• Lightweight sweaters and pullovers
• Soft cardigans and layering garments
• Elegant scarves and shawls
• Baby and children’s luxury knitwear
• Machine knitting
• Weaving
• Multi-strand couture-style garments
➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Sweater (S–M): approx. 300–400 g
• Sweater (L–XL): approx. 450–650 g
• Shawl: approx. 100–150 g
• Scarf or cowl: approx. 100–150 g
• Layering garments: depends on strand count and gauge
➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Silk yarns — fluid drape and elegance
• Linen yarns — structure and stability
• Cashmere — deeper softness and warmth
• Halo yarns — airy atmospheric texture
• Sequins yarns — couture-style effects
• Cotton yarns — lightweight breathable fabric
✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
(Depending on strand count)
• 6 Threads: approx. 2.75–3.25 mm / US 2–3
• 8–12 Threads: approx. 3.5–4.5 mm / US 4–7
• Crochet Hooks: approx. 3.5–4.5 mm
Larger needles create softer, loftier fabric with more drape.
⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Excellent as a luxury soft weft yarn
• Creates elegant lightweight woven fabrics
• Beautiful for scarves, shawls, and soft textiles
• Not recommended as warp due to extremely fine structure
⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash gently in cool water with mild wool detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight
• Store folded rather than hanging
• Fabric softens beautifully after washing
