Cashmere Merino Yarn, LANECARDATE VELA, Luxury Italian Lace Weight Yarn, Balls or Cones, 1600m/100g
Discover the exceptional softness of VELA by LANECARDATE, Italy, an extraordinary luxury yarn created by one of the world's oldest and most prestigious spinning mills. Family-owned since 1663, Lanecardate is internationally recognized for producing some of the finest carded yarns available, supplying premium fashion houses with uncompromising Italian quality. VELA combines 90% Superfine Merino Wool with 10% Cashmere, creating an exceptionally light, lofty, and remarkably soft yarn with outstanding warmth and elegant drape. Originally developed for luxury knitwear collections, VELA is a beautifully carded yarn that traps tiny pockets of air, making finished garments surprisingly warm without unnecessary weight. Its exceptionally fine meterage allows you to customize the thickness of your fabric by simply adjusting the number of strands, making it equally suitable for elegant sweaters, cardigans, shawls, accessories, luxury weaving, and sophisticated winter knitwear. ⚑ Product Specifications: • Manufacturer: LANECARDATE, Italy • Article: VELA • Fiber Content: 90% Superfine Merino Wool, 10% Cashmere • Yarn Weight: Lace / Extra Fine • Yardage: Approximately 1600 meters / 100g (1750 yards / 3.52 oz) • Construction: Fine carded Superfine Merino and Cashmere luxury yarn • Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE) • Origin: Made in Italy ➤ My First Impressions VELA immediately impressed me with how incredibly soft and lightweight it feels. Even before knitting, you can tell this is not an ordinary merino blend. The carded construction gives the yarn a lofty, airy character that feels almost weightless while still promising exceptional warmth. For hand knitting, I recommend starting with four strands using US 3–4 (3.25–3.5 mm) needles. This combination creates a beautiful fabric with excellent stitch definition, remarkable softness, and a refined, luxurious appearance. One of the biggest advantages of such a fine yarn is the ability to easily adjust the final fabric simply by adding or removing strands. What makes VELA truly special is the combination of warmth and lightness. Despite being incredibly soft and airy, it creates garments that feel comfortably warm without becoming bulky or heavy. Like all premium carded merino and cashmere yarns, I expect VELA to bloom beautifully after washing. The fabric becomes even softer, fuller, and more cohesive while maintaining its elegant stitch definition and remarkably lightweight feel. If you appreciate understated luxury and exceptional Italian craftsmanship, this is truly one of those yarns that immediately stands out from ordinary wool blends. ✦ Texture & Feel: Exceptionally soft, airy, and lightweight with the beautiful bloom characteristic of premium carded yarns. Superfine Merino provides elasticity, resilience, and excellent stitch definition, while Cashmere contributes luxurious softness and refined warmth. After washing, the yarn develops an even softer hand and fuller appearance while maintaining its elegant drape and beautiful loft. If you love garments that feel incredibly light yet surprisingly warm, VELA is unforgettable. ➤ Recommended Uses: Perfect for luxury sweaters, elegant cardigans, lightweight jackets, shawls, scarves, wraps, hats, cowls, baby garments, sophisticated winter accessories, heirloom knitwear, and luxury weaving projects. ✧ Tips & Recommendations: Because of its extra-fine meterage, VELA gives you complete control over the finished fabric. Simply adjust the number of strands to create everything from lightweight garments to warmer winter knitwear. For hand knitting, I recommend beginning with approximately four strands and adjusting according to your preferred fabric and gauge. Simple stockinette, ribs, cables, textured stitches, and understated lace all beautifully showcase the natural loft and softness of this exceptional yarn. Always knit and wash a swatch before beginning your project to determine the ideal strand count, gauge, and finished fabric. ➤ Recommended Needles/Hooks: • My recommendation: Four strands • Knitting Needles: US 3–4 (3.25–3.5 mm) • Crochet: Select hook size according to strand count and desired fabric • Easily adjust fabric thickness by increasing or decreasing the number of strands • Always make a washed swatch before beginning your project. ➤ Weaving Suitability: Excellent for weaving. The lofty carded construction creates woven fabrics with exceptional warmth, softness, and beautiful fullness while remaining remarkably lightweight. Ideal for scarves, shawls, wraps, luxury apparel fabrics, and elegant home textiles where softness and warmth are desired. ⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage: Approximate requirements when knitted with approximately four strands: • Sweater (M): 300–450g • Lightweight Cardigan: 350–500g • Winter Cardigan: 450–600g • Shawl or Wrap: 180–300g • Scarf: 120–220g • Hat: 80–120g • Baby Blanket: 250–350g Actual yarn requirements will vary depending on garment size, stitch pattern, gauge, strand count, and desired fabric density. ➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT: One of the greatest strengths of VELA is its ability to create luxurious fabrics both on its own and when combined with other premium fibers. Its lofty carded construction introduces warmth, softness, and elegant fullness without adding excessive weight. Natural Fibers • Mulberry Silk – Adds elegant drape and refined natural luster. • Fine Merino – Increases elasticity while maintaining softness. • Kid Mohair – Creates an ethereal halo and additional loft. • Cashmere – Produces extraordinarily luxurious winter fabrics. • Fine Linen – Creates an interesting contrast between airy warmth and natural texture. Recommended Pairings Available at iDOKNiT • LORO PIANA EXODUS – Adds luxurious Mulberry Silk and elegant drape. • LORO PIANA SHANTUNG JASPÉ – Creates extraordinary designer fabrics with sophisticated texture. • SEA CASHMERE by IAFIL SPA – Adds breathable softness for lightweight transitional garments. • FLAME by PROFILO – Introduces subtle linen texture and beautiful visual depth. My Recommendation: VELA is extraordinary knitted on its own, but it also makes an exceptional companion yarn. Try holding one or two strands together with silk, linen, merino, or mohair to create fabrics with remarkable softness, elegant drape, and the unmistakable luxury of Italian fashion-house yarns. ⟳ Care Instructions: • Hand wash gently in cool water using a wool-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 carded Merino and Cashmere blend blooms beautifully, becoming even softer, loftier, and warmer while maintaining its elegant stitch definition and lightweight feel.