RiGo – Smeraldo | Bordeaux Glimmer

Rich, romantic, and endlessly elegant — Smeraldo in Bordeaux Glimmer blends deep red cotton with soft sparkle for a yarn that’s both grounded and glowing. The luxurious burgundy base is paired with delicate silver micro-sequins, creating a shimmer like candlelight on a full-bodied red. Perfect for refined evening pieces or festive accents with a modern twist.

🌿 Fiber Content
✔ 92% Cotton – breathable, natural, and smooth against the skin
✔ 8% Polyester (Lurex with micro-sequins) – adds graceful shimmer and movement

📏 Yarn Weight & Meterage
✔ 450m/100g (492yds/3.5oz) – lace-to-light sport weight, perfect for light garments and accessories

🧶 Recommended Needles & Techniques
✔ Single strand – 2.5–3.0 mm / US 1.5–2.5
✔ Double strand – 3.5–4.0 mm / US 4–6
✔ Great for smooth stockinette, subtle lace, or edge detailing

🧵 Yarn Weight Equivalents
✔ Lace-to-light sport – ideal for layering and drapey shapes

✨ Key Features
✔ Rich burgundy base with soft silver sparkle
✔ Micro-sequins provide elegant shine without flashiness
✔ Breathable and skin-friendly
✔ An intriguing companion yarn – elevates neutrals, cottons, and linens with tonal depth and glow

🎨 Color Description
✔ Bordeaux Glimmer – a wine-rich red with luminous silver micro-sequins, like the glow of twilight on aged silk

✨ Perfect For
✔ Elegant blouses, lightweight sweaters, wraps for special occasions, or as a pop of luxury in colorwork

📏 Yardage Estimates (for sizes S–M, 2 strands held together)
✔ Top or tee – 200–250g (900–1125m / 984–1230yds / 7.0–8.8oz)
✔ Sweater – 300–400g (1350–1800m / 1476–1969yds / 10.5–14.1oz)
✔ Cardigan – 350–450g (1575–2025m / 1723–2215yds / 12.3–15.8oz)
✔ Scarf or wrap – 150–250g (675–1125m / 738–1230yds / 5.3–8.8oz)

💡 Care Instructions
Hand wash in cool water, avoid wringing. Lay flat to dry to maintain sequin placement and drape.

📌 Color Disclaimer
Colors may vary with lighting and device settings. Sequin distribution is designed to vary slightly to enhance organic movement and luster.