BABY Alpaca Merino Yarn, SOFT BABY, The Royal Collection, Italy, Available in Balls and on a Cone, Sport-Dk Weight, 320m/100g (350y/3.52oz)

A rare luxury yarn with gentle warmth and softness ✨ – SOFT BABY by The Royal Collection, Italy, combines the airy lightness of baby alpaca, the softness of extra fine merino, and the durability of polyamide.  IIts cable structure gives it added volume and resilience while keeping it lightweight, making it ideal for creating cozy, long-lasting knits.

📍ALL PURCHASED YARN IS WOUND INTO BALLS BY DEFAULT. HOWEVER, WE CAN WIND IT ONTO CONES UPON REQUEST.

YOU CAN BUY CONES HERE – HERE

📍Please note:  CONES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE YARN PRICE.
Unlike other shops where cone costs are often built into the yarn price—regardless of the format—our pricing is transparent. You pay only for the yarn itself. If you’d like your order wound on a cone, please add it separately. This small additional charge also helps cover the shipping cost associated with different packaging sizes and the self-cost of the cone. No hidden fees, no inflated markups—just honest, straightforward pricing.

🧶 Product Specifications:

• Manufacturer: The Royal Collection, Italy
• Article: SOFT BABY
• Fiber Content: 59% Baby Alpaca, 11% Merino Extrafine, 30% Polyamide
• Yarn Weight: DK
• Structure: Cabled/Corded yarn for durability and volume
• Yarn Count: Nm 320
• Yardage: 320 meters / 100g (350 yards / 3.52 oz)
• Origin: Made in Italy

✨ Texture & Feel:
Exceptionally soft and fluffy, with a gentle halo from baby alpaca and merino fibers. The polyamide core adds structure and resilience, making it ideal for everyday wear while maintaining a luxurious touch.

🧶 Sample Knitting Notes:
This sample was knit in just 2–3 minutes using U.S. size 6 needles. After washing, the fabric opened beautifully, revealing the yarn’s full softness and lightness. It knits effortlessly in a single strand and works up very quickly. Depending on your design, you may even use size 7 needles, though size 6 allows the yarn to bloom perfectly after washing. Exceptionally soft and lightweight, this yarn can be transformed into a cozy sweater in just 3–5 evenings—a truly delightful knitting experience.

🧶 Recommended Uses:
Perfect for sweaters, cardigans, baby garments, hats, scarves, and any project that needs warmth without heaviness.

💡 Tips & Recommendations:
For best stitch definition, use smooth or slightly textured patterns. The blend’s natural loft means it blooms after blocking, so swatch and wash before starting your main project.

🧷 Recommended Needles/Hooks:
• Sport/DK weight: 3.75–4.5 mm (US 5–7)

🧵 Weaving Suitability:
Suitable for weft; not recommended for warp without reinforcement.

📏 Recommended Yarn Usage:
• Hat: 50–70g (160–224 m / 175–245 yd)
• Scarf: 150–200g (480–640 m / 525–700 yd)
• Sweater (M): 400–500g (1280–1600 m / 1400–1750 yd)
• Baby blanket: 300–400g (960–1280 m / 1050–1400 yd)

🫧 Care Instructions:
• Hand wash gently in cold water with mild detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry out of direct sunlight

📸 Please Note
• The amount of yarn shown on cones in the photos may not reflect the actual quantity you’ll receive. Yarn is custom-wound per your order.
• Colors are photographed in natural lighting but may appear slightly different depending on your screen settings.
• ±1–2g variation per 100g may occur due to the winding process.
• Each cone is wound with care and packed securely to ensure it reaches you in perfect condition.

📦 Shipping & Order Processing
Orders are prepared in the order received and typically ship within 3–5 business days. Custom requests such as winding into cones may take additional time and care. To ensure efficient shipping, we may combine multiple orders placed before the initial shipment. Shipping refunds will not be issued for combined orders.

We ship worldwide, and tracking is provided for every shipment. Local taxes or customs fees (if any) are the responsibility of the buyer.

💬 Questions
Have questions about this yarn or your project? I’m always happy to help! Your kind reviews and shared creations help my small business grow—and they inspire others too. Thank you!
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