Cashmere Yarn, LORO PIANA DONEGAL COARSEHAIR, Luxury Italian Cashmere Lace Yarn, Balls or Cones, 600m/100g

100% Italian cashmere with character — and so many ways to knit it! DONEGAL COARSEHAIR by LORO PIANA brings together the softness and warmth of pure cashmere with a subtly textured, refined matte appearance. Unlike a perfectly smooth, conventional cashmere yarn, its understated character adds visual interest to simple stitches, making it especially appealing for relaxed, elegant knitwear. At 600 meters per 100 grams, this fine yarn gives you wonderful flexibility. Knit it as a single strand for a lightweight, delicate fabric, or combine two, three, or four strands to create the thickness and warmth you want. One yarn can become anything from an airy cashmere shawl to a substantial winter sweater. Product Specifications • Manufacturer: Loro Piana, Italy • Article: DONEGAL COARSEHAIR • Fiber Content: 100% Cashmere • Yarn Weight: Lace • Yarn Count: Nm 2/1200 • Meterage: 600m/100g (656yd/3.52oz) • Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE) • Made in Italy Knitting Suggestions • 1 strand: 600m/100g — Lace weight. Try US 2–4 (2.75–3.5 mm) for delicate shawls, lightweight sweaters, and fine layering pieces. • 2 strands: 300m/100g — Sport-range fabric. Try US 3–5 (3.25–3.75 mm) for everyday cashmere sweaters, soft cardigans, and scarves. • 3 strands: 200m/100g — DK-range fabric. Try US 5–7 (3.75–4.5 mm) for cozy pullovers, relaxed cardigans, and warmer accessories. • 4 strands: 150m/100g — Worsted-range fabric. Try US 7–9 (4.5–5.5 mm) for substantial winter sweaters, thick scarves, and cozy knitwear. These are suggested starting points, not guaranteed gauges. Choose your needles according to the fabric you want, and always check a washed swatch. Needles & Care • Crochet Hook: Approximately 3–5.5 mm, depending on the number of strands and desired fabric. • Care: Gently hand wash in cool water with a cashmere-friendly detergent. Do not rub or wring. Lay flat to dry. • Swatch: Wash and dry your swatch before measuring gauge. Cashmere can become softer and fuller after washing, changing the appearance and feel of the finished fabric. Suggested Projects Imagine a feather-light cashmere shawl in a single strand, a beautifully soft everyday sweater in two strands, or a cozy, relaxed cardigan in three or four. The yarn's subtle texture is particularly attractive in stockinette, garter stitch, and uncomplicated silhouettes, where the natural character of the cashmere can take center stage. DONEGAL COARSEHAIR can also be held alongside merino, silk, or other fine yarns to introduce extra cashmere softness, warmth, and subtle texture. It's a lovely option when you want to customize the feel of your fabric without overwhelming the original yarn.