The price is per gram. Minimum order: 50g.
MilleFili – Pigalle | Starry Night
From the iconic Italian mill MilleFili, Pigalle is a luxurious laceweight tweed spun with merino wool, silk, viscose, and polyamide. It combines gentle structure with luminous softness, giving each stitch a hint of elegance and life. The refined tweedy texture adds painterly dimension to minimalist or expressive garments alike.
🌿 Fiber Content
✔ 55% Wool (WO) – warm, soft, and naturally breathable
✔ 25% Silk (SE) – adds sheen and drape
✔ 10% Polyamide (PA) – for durability and structure
✔ 10% Viscose (VI) – enhances softness and texture
⚖️ Yarn Weight & Meterage
✔ 1500m/100g (1640yds/3.5oz)
✔ Laceweight yarn with a soft tweed effect
✔ Best used in multiple strands for garment knitting
🧶 Needles, Hooks & Strand Options
✔ 2 strands — 2.5–3.0mm (US 1–2.5) – fine lace textures
✔ 3–4 strands — 3.0–5.0mm (US 3–8) – soft, light fabric
✔ 5–6 strands — 5.0–7.0mm (US 8–10.5) – fuller structure with body
🔸 Yarn Weight Equivalents
✔ 2 strands – Lace
✔ 3–4 strands – Light Fingering
✔ 5–6 strands – Sport
🪢 Weaving Yarn Standard
✔ NM 15.0 / Tex 6.6 / YPP 6140 – Suitable for fine tweed weaving
📌 Weaving Disclaimer
Please note: Weaving results may vary depending on loom settings, tension, and weaving technique. We recommend testing a small sample before starting a project.
✨ Key Features
✔ Sophisticated tweed texture – soft with subtle structure
✔ Gentle drape – ideal for elegant silhouettes
✔ Skin-friendly finish – suitable for garments worn next to skin
✔ Tweed flecks – add interest without overwhelming the fabric
🎨 Color Description
Starry Night – a deep, luminous twilight blue speckled with golden, ivory, and violet flecks. Like Van Gogh’s famous sky, this shade evokes movement, mystery, and quiet magic.
👕 Perfect For
Light cardigans
Flowing scarves
Refined sweaters
Painterly accessories
📏 Yardage Estimates (for sizes S–M, using 2–6 strands)
• Top or tee – 180–230g (1200–1500m / 1312–1640yds / 6.3–8.1oz)
• Sweater – 270–350g (1800–2400m / 1968–2625yds / 9.5–12.3oz)
• Cardigan – 350–450g (2400–3000m / 2625–3280yds / 12.3–15.8oz)
• Scarf or wrap – 100–150g (700–1000m / 765–1093yds / 3.5–5.3oz)
💡 Care Instructions
Hand wash gently in cool water with a wool-safe detergent. Lay flat to dry.
📌 Color Disclaimer
Actual color may vary slightly due to lighting and screen settings.
⚠️ Swatching Required
Fiber behavior varies. Please knit or weave a swatch before starting your project. This yarn is not superwash-treated.