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Ilaria · Lavinia Super 1/2.8 · 280m/100g (306yds/3.5oz) · 50% Wool (Wo) 30% Alpaca (WP) 20% Silk (Se)

Lavinia Super 1/2.8 by Ilaria is a luxurious brushed blend combining 50% wool, 30% alpaca, and 20% silk in a distinctive airy construction. This sophisticated composition delivers wool's natural structure and warmth enhanced by alpaca's legendary softness and silk's luminous sheen. The yarn's unique brushed texture creates a soft, cloud-like halo and voluminous hand feel with remarkable lightness. The blend produces fabrics with beautiful drape, gentle loft, and exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio, creating garments that are cozy yet ethereal.

Versatile Use

Lavinia Super 1/2.8 works beautifully as a single strand in the DK weight category. The brushed wool-alpaca-silk blend creates fabrics with gorgeous texture, natural warmth, elegant drape, and subtle luster. Ideal for refined sweaters, wraps, accessories, and garments where the combination of softness, warmth, and visual interest creates sophisticated, luxurious pieces. The airy construction provides excellent coverage with minimal weight.

Fiber Content

50% Wool (Wo) 30% Alpaca (WP) 20% Silk (Se)

Yarn Weight & Meterage

Single strand (DK): 280m/100g (306yds) • needles 4.5–5mm • hook 4.5–5mm

Project Yardage Estimates

Top/Tee

Single strand (DK): 285–375g (800–1050m/875–1150yds)

Sweater

Single strand (DK): 345–465g (965–1300m/1055–1420yds)

Cardigan

Single strand (DK): 430–610g (1205–1710m/1315–1870yds)

Care Instructions

Hand wash gently in cool water

Use a mild detergent suitable for wool, alpaca, and silk blends

Lay flat to dry on a horizontal surface

Do not wring, twist, or agitate

The brushed finish benefits from gentle handling to preserve the soft halo

Steam lightly at low temperature if necessary

Swatching Required

A washed and thoroughly dried swatch is essential. This wool-alpaca-silk blend may bloom slightly after washing, creating an even softer halo while revealing the silk's natural luster. The brushed construction affects drape and gauge significantly, so accurate swatching ensures proper fit and yardage estimates.

Disclaimers

Color may appear different due to screen and lighting. Yarn is not eligible for return or exchange.