{"product_id":"loro-piana-baby-vicuna-cashmere-violetto-melange-cone","title":"EXTREMELY Rare Baby Vicuña Cashmere Yarn, Loro Piana Italy, 50% Baby Vicuña \/ 50% Cashmere, Fine Lace, Original Cone, 1300m\/100g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally rare Italian luxury yarn from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoro Piana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50% Baby Vicuña and 50% Cashmere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — two of the world's most precious natural fibers. Vicuña, historically known as the \"Fiber of the Gods,\" was once reserved for Inca royalty and remains prized for its extraordinary rarity, exceptional fineness, remarkable warmth, and almost weightless softness. Loro Piana is internationally recognized for its expertise in sourcing and transforming this extraordinary fiber into some of the world's most luxurious textiles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exquisite Baby Vicuña and Cashmere blend offers exceptional softness, natural warmth, and refined elegance. Its delicate two-ply construction (Nm 2\/26) is ideal for fine-gauge knitting, while the sophisticated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVioletto Melange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shade adds subtle depth and character. Offered exclusively on its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Loro Piana mill cone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this exceptionally limited yarn is a rare opportunity to create something truly special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Loro Piana, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArticle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baby Vicuña \/ Cashmere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference Code:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A15930972\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiber Content:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50% Baby Vicuña \/ 50% Cashmere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ultra-Fine Lace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn Count:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nm 2\/26, two-ply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeterage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1300m\/100g (1422yd\/3.52oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Violetto Melange (C728)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ORIGINAL CONE ONLY — no rewinding or splitting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Net Yarn Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 287g (10.12oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Total Meterage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3731m (4080yd)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaper Cone Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 40g (1.41oz), excluded from estimated net yarn weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I highly recommend using the zoom feature to explore the beautiful, subtle mélange of deep wine and violet tones and appreciate the richness of this unique shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrand Weight Guide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 strand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ultra-Fine Lace — approximately 1300m\/100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 strands:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lace — approximately 650m\/100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 strands:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fingering — approximately 433m\/100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 strands:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sport — approximately 325m\/100g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeedles \u0026amp; Gauge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 strand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Try US 0–2 (2–2.75mm) for fine-gauge knitting and delicate fabrics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 strands:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Try US 2–4 (2.75–3.5mm) for lightweight garments and accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 strands:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Try US 3–5 (3.25–3.75mm) for a slightly fuller fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Knit and wash a swatch to determine your preferred gauge and fabric texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Projects:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight Sweater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A simple, fine-gauge design, depending on size and gauge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeveless Top:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An elegant, exceptionally soft luxury top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuxury Scarf or Shawl:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A delicate, lightweight accessory showcasing the beauty of Baby Vicuña and Cashmere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeaving:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for consideration as a fine luxury weft yarn. Test a small sample before beginning a larger project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional cleaning by a specialist experienced with vicuña and cashmere is recommended. Avoid heat, agitation, and harsh detergents. Store folded and protected from moths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Cone \u0026amp; Weight Notice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold exclusively as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone complete original Loro Piana mill cone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, without rewinding or dividing. The estimated net yarn weight is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e287g (10.12oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, calculated by allowing approximately 40g for the paper cone. 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