Picture the softest clouds of fiber, ready to transform into delicate creations that caress your skin. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or just starting your fiber journey, this post is your gateway to discovering the endless possibilities with our premium cashmere yarn and thread.
Join us as we explore enchanting patterns that not only showcase the divine softness of cashmere but also provide a touch of sophistication to your handmade treasures. Let's unravel the magic together!
Cashmere Characteristics:
- Supreme Softness: Cashmere yarn is renowned for its unparalleled softness, creating garments that feel like a gentle embrace against the skin.
- Lightweight Luxury: Despite its cloud-like softness, cashmere is incredibly lightweight, making it ideal for comfortable, all-season wear.
- Exceptional Warmth: Don't be fooled by its light weight – cashmere provides exceptional warmth, making it perfect for cozy winter accessories.
- Gorgeous Drape: Cashmere yarn possesses a beautiful drape, enhancing the flow and movement of your finished projects.
- Natural Insulation: The unique properties of cashmere fibers provide natural insulation, ensuring optimal temperature regulation.
Pattern Suggestions
Adventitious by Olga Putano Designs
Sizes 1-12
In order to make this top, you will need the following:
- 3-6 balls of Cashmere Yarn (depending on what size you're making)
- 2.75mm knitting needles
- 2.25mm knitting needles
- a spare 3.25mm knitting needle for 3-needle bind-off
- cable needle
- optional: matching Cashmere Reinforcement Thread to hold in areas of high friction (i.e. under-ams)
Be Mine Blouse by Park Williams
Sizes XS-5XL
In order to make this top, you will need:
- 3-6 balls of Cashmere Yarn (depending on what size you're making)
- 4mm knitting needles
- 3.5mm knitting needles
- Cashmere Reinforcement Thread to hold with the Cashmere Yarn while knitting the underarms and the elbows
Eyelet Cowl by Purl Soho
2 sizes: once-around (twice-around)
To make this cowl, you will need:
- 16" or 32" circular needles in size 2.75mm
- 1 (3) balls of Cashmere Yarn in colour A
- 1 (3) balls of Cashmere Yarn in colour B
Banana Leaf Shawl by Yuki Ueda
One size
To make this shawl, you will need:
- 3 balls of Cashmere Yarn
- 3.75mm knitting needles
For all projects, you will need:
So, there you have it – your guide to the cozy world of cashmere crafting! Dive into the sheer softness of cashmere yarn, stitch up some warmth, and let your creativity flow. From elegant tops to cozy shawls, cashmere brings that touch of luxury to your knitting journey. So, grab those needles, pick your favourite patterns, and let the magic happen. Happy knitting, and may your stitches be as soft as cashmere clouds!