Merino Cashmere Yarn, PROFILO SIRIO, Luxury Italian Lace Weight Yarn, Balls or Cones, 1500m/100g

If you love rich, sophisticated colors, SIRIO is the kind of yarn that instantly stands out. The beautiful Vino Melange shade blends wine, berry, plum, and burgundy tones into a luxurious heathered color that gives finished garments remarkable depth and elegance. Combined with 85% Merino Wool and 15% Cashmere, this Italian lace-weight yarn creates soft, lightweight fabric with gentle halo, beautiful drape, and the kind of comfort that makes you reach for the same sweater again and again. One of the things I love most about SIRIO is its versatility. Hold four strands together and it becomes a beautiful sport-weight yarn for sweaters and cardigans. Use it as a companion yarn and it instantly adds softness, warmth, and a more luxurious finish to another fiber. After washing, the fabric becomes noticeably softer and develops the relaxed, refined character that knitters love in premium Italian cashmere blends. ▣ Product Specifications • Manufacturer: PROFILO, Italy • Article: SIRIO • Fiber Content: 85% Merino Wool, 15% Cashmere • Yarn Category: Lace Weight • Yarn Structure: Carded • Yarn Count: Nm 1/15000 • Yardage: approximately 1500m / 1640yd per 100g (3.52oz) • Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE) • Origin: Made in Italy ⌁ Texture & Feel • Extremely soft • Lightweight warmth • Gentle halo • Elegant drape • Comfortable next to skin • Airy without feeling fragile • Soft cashmere touch • Refined luxury appearance ⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special SIRIO is the type of yarn that earns a permanent place in a knitter's collection because it can do so many things well. Use it alone in multiple strands and it creates elegant garments with softness, warmth, and beautiful movement. Use it as a companion yarn and it transforms another yarn by adding softness, a subtle halo, and a more luxurious finished fabric. The Vino Melange color is another standout feature. The heathered effect creates natural depth that makes even simple stockinette look rich, sophisticated, and expensive. ✦ Fiber Profile • Merino Wool — softness, elasticity, breathability, and everyday comfort • Cashmere — luxury softness, warmth, and elegant drape • Combined Blend — lightweight luxury fabric with excellent wearability ✦ Fiber Preparation • Carded construction • Soft loft and gentle halo • Creates airy fabric with beautiful bloom after washing • Softer and more relaxed than tightly combed yarns ➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage SIRIO works beautifully: • Held 4 strands together for sport-weight knitting • Held 5–6 strands together for DK-weight knitting • As a companion yarn • For lightweight luxury garments • For shawls and wraps • For custom yarn blending Perfect for: • Sweaters • Cardigans • Pullovers • Shawls • Wraps • Scarves • Cowls • Hats • Luxury accessories ➤ What This Yarn Does In Your Project • Adds softness • Adds warmth without bulk • Creates a gentle halo • Improves drape • Enhances color depth • Makes simple stitches look more refined • Creates elegant, wearable knitwear ➤ Approximate Yarn Requirements Held 4 Strands Together: • XS–S Sweater: approximately 400–500g • M Sweater: approximately 500–600g • L Sweater: approximately 600–700g • XL Sweater: approximately 700–800g • 2XL+ Sweater: approximately 800–900g Accessories: • Shawl: approximately 150–300g • Scarf: approximately 100–250g • Cowl: approximately 100–200g Crochet projects typically require 10–20% more yarn. ➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT Silk Mohair Adds airy halo and softness. Baby Suri Alpaca Creates a cloud-like luxury fabric. Merino Wool Adds structure while preserving softness. Silk Adds drape and elegance. Linen Creates sophisticated all-season fabrics. Paillette Yarns Perfect for subtle sparkle and couture-inspired projects. Personally, I think SIRIO is one of those yarns that works beautifully both as a main yarn and as a companion yarn. The softness, color depth, and versatility make it incredibly useful to have in a yarn collection. ✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks Held 4 Strands Together: • US 6 (4.0 mm) needles as a starting point Suggested Range: • US 5–7 (3.75–4.5 mm) Crochet Hooks: • 3.5–4.5 mm Swatching is highly recommended. ⫯ Weaving Suitability • Excellent companion yarn for weaving • Suitable for lightweight scarves and wraps • Adds softness and warmth to woven fabrics • Ideal for luxury textile projects ⟳ Care Instructions • Hand wash gently • Use wool-safe detergent • Lay flat to dry • Do not wring or twist • Multiple washes will continue to improve softness