{"product_id":"zegna-baruffa-baba-x-merino-cashmere-lace-10325052195127","title":"Cashmere Merino Yarn, BABA, Luxury Italian Yarn by Zegna Baruffa, Balls or Cones, 1500m\/100g (1640y\/3.52oz)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"606\"\u003eLegendary \u003cstrong data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eCASH 30 BABA\/X\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"175\"\u003eZegna Baruffa\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptionally refined Italian luxury yarn created from \u003cstrong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"273\"\u003e70% Merino Wool and 30% Cashmere\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this very fine \u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"307\"\u003eNm 1\/15000\u003c\/strong\u003e construction, it offers the softness, elasticity, and everyday practicality of merino together with the elegant warmth and elevated hand of cashmere. The result is a versatile extra-fine yarn that feels light, soft, and luxurious while still being more stable and wearable than pure cashmere alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eBecause this yarn is an ultra-fine \u003cstrong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"654\"\u003e1\/15000\u003c\/strong\u003e base, it is not the kind of yarn most hand knitters would usually use in one strand for practical garments. It performs much better in multiple strands, on a knitting machine, or held together with other luxury yarns. This makes it especially attractive for makers who want to build their own fabric through strand count, blending, or pairing, while keeping the softness and quiet elegance of merino-cashmere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003e▣ Product Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003e• Manufacturer: Zegna Baruffa, Italy\u003cbr data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e• Article: BABA\u003cbr data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e• Fiber Content: 70% Merino Wool, 30% Cashmere\u003cbr data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e• Yarn Category: Lace \/ Extra-Fine\u003cbr data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e• Yarn Count: Nm 1\/15000\u003cbr data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003e• Yardage: approx. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e1500 m \/ 1640 yd per 100 g\u003c\/strong\u003e (3.52 oz)\u003cbr data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)\u003cbr data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e• Origin: Made in Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eCASH 30 BABA\/X offers a beautiful balance between softness and practicality. The merino gives the yarn elasticity, resilience, and a more wearable everyday character, while the cashmere adds a softer hand, elegant warmth, and a more luxurious finish. In such a fine construction, the yarn becomes especially versatile for makers who enjoy controlling the final fabric rather than being limited by a fixed thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003eUsed in multiple strands, this yarn can create refined sweaters, cardigans, shawls, scarves, hats, and elegant layering pieces. It is also an excellent companion yarn for blending with silk, mohair, alpaca, or other fine bases when a softer, warmer, or more dimensional fabric is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003e⌁ Texture \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003e• Soft, refined, and elegant\u003cbr data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003e• Lighter and more elastic than pure cashmere\u003cbr data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003e• Smoother and more practical than many ultra-soft luxury bases\u003cbr data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003e• Gentle bloom after washing\u003cbr data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003e• Airy, lightweight, and quietly luxurious\u003cbr data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003e• Comfortable next to the skin when used appropriately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2503\"\u003e✧ Luxury Fiber Profile — Merino \u0026amp; Cashmere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003eThis yarn combines two of the most loved fibers in fine knitwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2692\"\u003eMerino adds:\u003cbr data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003e• Softness and comfort\u003cbr data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003e• Elasticity and resilience\u003cbr data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003e• Breathability\u003cbr data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003e• Better everyday wearability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2800\"\u003eCashmere adds:\u003cbr data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003e• Extra softness\u003cbr data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003e• Gentle warmth\u003cbr data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2748\"\u003e• A more luxurious hand feel\u003cbr data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003e• Elegant lightness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2889\"\u003eTogether, they create a yarn that feels refined, soft, practical, and highly versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"3302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2919\"\u003e➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003e• Single-strand hand knitting: generally too fine for comfortable standalone hand knitting\u003cbr data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3015\"\u003e• Best for hand knitting in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3068\"\u003e2, 3, or more strands\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on the desired fabric\u003cbr data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3103\"\u003e• Excellent for machine knitting in finer gauges\u003cbr data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3154\"\u003e• Beautiful held together with silk, mohair, alpaca, or other luxury companions\u003cbr data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3236\"\u003e• Suitable for crochet, weaving, and refined textile development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3332\"\u003e⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3335\"\u003e• Hat or beanie: approx. 75–150 g depending on strand count\u003cbr data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3397\"\u003e• Shawl or wrap: approx. 100–250 g\u003cbr data-start=\"3431\" data-end=\"3434\"\u003e• Scarf or cowl: approx. 100–200 g\u003cbr data-start=\"3468\" data-end=\"3471\"\u003e• Lightweight sweater (S–M): approx. 200–350 g\u003cbr data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3520\"\u003e• Sweater (L–XL): approx. 300–450 g\u003cbr data-start=\"3555\" data-end=\"3558\"\u003e• Long cardigan: approx. 400–600 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3596\" data-end=\"3712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3596\" data-end=\"3630\"\u003e➤ Gauge Examples (Approximate)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3630\" data-end=\"3633\"\u003eActual gauge depends on strand count, needle size, and personal knitting style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3787\"\u003e• 2 strands:\u003cbr data-start=\"3726\" data-end=\"3729\"\u003eapprox. 28–32 stitches \/ 10 cm with 2.75–3.25 mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3789\" data-end=\"3862\"\u003e• 3 strands:\u003cbr data-start=\"3801\" data-end=\"3804\"\u003eapprox. 24–28 stitches \/ 10 cm with 3.25–3.75 mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3864\" data-end=\"3936\"\u003e• 4 strands:\u003cbr data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3879\"\u003eapprox. 20–24 stitches \/ 10 cm with 3.75–4.5 mm needles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3938\" data-end=\"4002\"\u003eAlways knit and wash a swatch before starting the final project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4004\" data-end=\"4215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4004\" data-end=\"4043\"\u003e➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4043\" data-end=\"4046\"\u003eCASH 30 BABA\/X is beautiful as a multi-strand merino-cashmere yarn on its own, but it also pairs wonderfully with other luxury fibers to create more distinctive fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4217\" data-end=\"4282\"\u003eSilk\u003cbr data-start=\"4221\" data-end=\"4224\"\u003eAdds drape, elegance, and a smoother, more refined finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4284\" data-end=\"4380\"\u003eMohair on Silk\u003cbr data-start=\"4298\" data-end=\"4301\"\u003eAdds halo, softness, and airy volume for sweaters, shawls, and layering pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4382\" data-end=\"4473\"\u003eSoft Alpaca or Suri\u003cbr data-start=\"4401\" data-end=\"4404\"\u003eAdds warmth, softness, and a more cocooning fabric with gentle bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4475\" data-end=\"4551\"\u003eFine Merino\u003cbr data-start=\"4486\" data-end=\"4489\"\u003eAdds body and stability while preserving softness and comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4553\" data-end=\"4708\"\u003eThese pairings make CASH 30 BABA\/X especially appealing to makers who enjoy building custom fabrics with softness, warmth, elasticity, and refined texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4710\" data-end=\"4959\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4710\" data-end=\"4743\"\u003e➤ Recommended Needles \/ Hooks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4743\" data-end=\"4746\"\u003e• 2 strands: start around 2.75–3.25 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"4784\" data-end=\"4787\"\u003e• 3 strands: start around 3.25–3.75 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"4825\" data-end=\"4828\"\u003e• 4 strands: start around 3.75–4.5 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"4865\" data-end=\"4868\"\u003e• Swatching is essential to achieve the desired balance of softness, drape, and structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4961\" data-end=\"5256\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4961\" data-end=\"4986\"\u003e⫯ Weaving Suitability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4986\" 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