Cashmere Silk Fluffy Yarn, BIAGIOLI MODESTO AURA SOFT, Luxury Italian Lace Weight Yarn, Balls or Cone, 980m/100g

Discover the exceptional softness of AURA SOFT by BIAGIOLI MODESTO, Italy, an extraordinary luxury yarn blending 72% Cashmere with 28% Silk. Unlike traditional smooth lace yarns, AURA SOFT features a delicate fluffy brushed construction that creates fabrics with an ethereal halo, remarkable warmth, and an incredibly lightweight feel.

Produced by the renowned Italian luxury mill Biagioli Modesto, one of the world's finest manufacturers of premium cashmere yarns, AURA SOFT embodies understated elegance and timeless craftsmanship. The generous Cashmere content provides exceptional softness and warmth, while Silk adds strength, graceful drape, and subtle luminosity. The result is an airy, cloud-like yarn that creates luxurious knitwear with almost no weight.

⚑ Product Specifications:
• Manufacturer: BIAGIOLI MODESTO, Italy
• Article: AURA SOFT
• Fiber Content: 72% Cashmere, 28% Silk
• Yarn Weight: Lace
• Yarn Structure: Fluffy Brushed Yarn
• Yarn Count: Tit. 9800
• Yardage: Approximately 980 meters / 100g (1071 yards / 3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

➤ My First Impressions
AURA SOFT is one of those yarns that immediately feels luxurious before you even begin knitting. The strand is incredibly light and airy, with a soft brushed halo that gives it a cloud-like appearance while remaining surprisingly strong thanks to the Silk core.

Unlike many fluffy yarns, the halo is refined rather than overwhelming. The Silk stabilizes the Cashmere fibers beautifully, allowing the yarn to glide smoothly on the needles while creating elegant, even stitches. The fabric feels exceptionally soft against the skin and has the kind of lightweight warmth that only premium Cashmere can provide.

What impressed me most is how effortlessly luxurious this yarn feels. Even simple stockinette stitch becomes elegant because the fluffy texture naturally softens the fabric and creates beautiful visual depth.

This is exactly the type of yarn I would choose for timeless luxury garments that are warm, sophisticated, and incredibly comfortable to wear.

✦ Texture & Feel:
Wonderfully soft, airy, and feather-light with a delicate brushed halo. The high Cashmere content creates exceptional warmth without weight, while the Silk adds graceful drape, strength, and subtle natural sheen.

The finished fabric feels cloud-soft, luxurious, and exceptionally comfortable next to the skin.

➤ Recommended Uses:
Perfect for luxury sweaters, elegant cardigans, shawls, wraps, scarves, hats, cowls, baby garments, heirloom accessories, lightweight winter knitwear, and couture layering pieces.

✧ Strand Weight Guide:
Because this is a fine luxury yarn, you can easily create different yarn weights by adjusting the number of strands.

• 2 strands → Lace (490 m/100g)
• 3 strands → Fingering (327 m/100g)
• 4 strands → DK (245 m/100g)
• 5 strands → Aran (196 m/100g)
• 6 strands → Chunky (163 m/100g)
• 7–9 strands → Roving (140–109 m/100g)

Needle size and finished fabric will vary depending on your knitting style, stitch pattern, and desired drape. Always knit and wash a swatch before making final gauge decisions.

➤ Recommended Needles/Hooks:
• 2 strands: US 2–4 (2.75–3.5 mm)
• 3 strands: US 3–5 (3.25–3.75 mm)
• 4 strands: US 5–7 (3.75–4.5 mm)
• 5–6 strands: US 7–10 (4.5–6.0 mm)
• Crochet: Select hook size according to the number of strands and desired fabric.
• Always make a washed swatch before beginning your project.

➤ Weaving Suitability:
Excellent for weaving as a luxurious weft yarn. The Cashmere develops a beautiful soft bloom after finishing, while the Silk provides strength and elegant drape. Perfect for heirloom scarves, wraps, luxury shawls, and lightweight woven fabrics.

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage:
Approximate requirements when knitted with 4 strands (DK weight):

• Sweater (M): 300–400g
• Cardigan: 350–450g
• Shawl or Wrap: 150–250g
• Scarf: 100–180g
• Hat: 80–120g

Actual yarn requirements will vary depending on garment size, stitch pattern, gauge, strand count, and desired fabric density.

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT:
AURA SOFT is an exceptional companion yarn that instantly transforms other fibers with luxurious softness and an elegant halo.

Natural Fibers
• Fine Merino Wool – Adds elasticity and warmth while preserving softness.
• Mulberry Silk – Creates fabrics with extraordinary drape and luminous elegance.
• Linen – Softens linen while maintaining beautiful structure.
• Cotton – Produces lightweight garments with luxurious softness.
• Cashmere – Creates the ultimate luxury fabric.

Recommended Pairings Available at iDOKNiT
• LORO PIANA EXODUS – Adds refined Mulberry Silk and elegant drape.
• SEA CASHMERE by IAFIL SPA – Creates breathable luxury garments.
• FRISBY by Casa del Filato Prato – Adds beautiful texture with elegant softness.
• SAINT TROPEZ by Ri.Go – Introduces subtle sparkle for sophisticated designer knitwear.

My Recommendation: If you love luxurious fluffy yarns but want something more refined than traditional brushed fibers, AURA SOFT is a remarkable choice. The combination of premium Cashmere, Silk, and Biagioli Modesto's exceptional spinning expertise creates fabrics with extraordinary softness, warmth, and timeless Italian elegance.

⟳ Care Instructions:
• Hand wash gently in cool water using a premium cashmere-safe detergent.
• Do not wring or twist.
• Gently press excess water out with a towel.
• Lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight.
• Reshape while damp.
• After washing, the Cashmere develops an even softer natural bloom while the Silk preserves the fabric's elegant drape, stability, and luxurious appearance.