Description
A rare Italian cashmere yarn with timeless elegance – Made by Loro Piana, HAIR CASH is a sport-weight 100% cashmere yarn offering unmatched softness and a luxurious touch. Its natural bouclé structure adds a subtle looped texture, creating garments that are both luxurious and effortlessly stylish. The elegant light camel color elevates any project with a refined, high-end look.
⚑ Product Specifications:
• Manufacturer: Loro Piana, Italy
• Article: HAIR CASH
• Fiber Content: 100% Cashmere
• Yarn Weight: Sport
• Yardage: 300 meters / 100g (328 yards / 3.52 oz)
• Texture: Exceptionally soft with a natural bouclé looped thread. The loops create a chic, slightly irregular surface that gives finished fabrics a unique designer look. The light camel shade is modern and versatile, perfect for trend-forward pieces.
• Origin: Made in Italy
➤ Recommended Needles/Hooks:
• Knitting Needles: 3.5–4.5 mm (US 4–7)
• Crochet Hooks: 4.0–5.0 mm
• Bouclé yarn works best with simple stitches – the texture creates interest on its own.
➤ Recommended Yarn Usage:
• Sweater or pullover: 300–400g
• Cardigan or bomber: 400–500g
• Shawl or wrap: 200–300g
• Accessories (scarf, hat, cowl): 100–150g
➤ Gauge & Behavior Notes
Bouclé yarn knits into a soft, plush fabric with excellent drape and warmth. The loops give it a natural elasticity and hide minor imperfections, making it forgiving and enjoyable to work with.
➤ Why Knitters Love This Yarn
• 100% cashmere – luxury softness with warmth
• Natural bouclé texture – trendy, elegant, and adds depth to knits
• Light camel color – versatile and sophisticated
• Creates garments that look high-fashion with minimal effort
✦ Project Ideas & Fashion Inspiration
This yarn is extremely trendy – bouclé knits have dominated designer collections for several seasons. High-end brands use similar yarns for:
• Oversized coats with a soft, textured surface
• Chic bombers and short jackets with a designer feel
• Minimalist sweaters where the yarn’s texture is the statement
• Cozy yet elegant scarves and palantines – timeless accessories that elevate any outfit
➤ Working with Bouclé Yarns
• Use pointy needles to avoid catching loops.
• Stick to simple patterns – stockinette, garter, ribbing – let the yarn do the work.
• This yarn blocks beautifully and becomes even softer after gentle washing.
✦ Weaving Suitability
• Works wonderfully in weft for textured woven fabrics
• Should be paired with a stronger yarn if used as warp
⋔ Blending Possibilities
• Use alone for the full luxury bouclé effect
• Combine with silk or merino for structure and sheen
• Pair with alpaca for added warmth and depth
⟳ Care Instructions:
• Hand wash gently in cold water with mild detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry out of direct sunlight
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