Fashion Mill – Cambridge | Elegant Black
Refined, soft, and quietly luxurious — Cambridge by Fashion Mill is a premium blend of fine merino wool and cashmere. With its smooth surface and natural elasticity, this yarn offers warmth and structure while maintaining a light, breathable feel. The Elegant Black shade is a deep, matte black — classic, versatile, and endlessly chic.
🌿 Fiber Content
✔ 90% Merino Wool (WV) – breathable, soft, and temperature-regulating
✔ 10% Cashmere (WS) – adds loft, softness, and elegance
⚖️ Yarn Weight & Meterage
✔ 750m/100g (820yds/3.5oz) – fine laceweight, intended for multi-strand hand knitting
🧶 Needles, Hooks & Strand Options
✔ 1 strand – 2.0–2.5mm (US 0–1.5)
✔ 2 strands – 3.0–5.0mm (US 2.5–8)
🔸 Yarn Weight Equivalents
✔ 1 strand – Lace
✔ 2 strands – Fingering to DK (depending on gauge)
🪢 Weaving Yarn Standard
✔ Fine Weaving Yarn – NM 7.5 / Tex 133 / YPP 3725
📌 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
✔ Premium feel – a blend of softness, elasticity, and smoothness
✔ Elegant matte finish – enhances stitch clarity and silhouette
✔ Excellent balance – cozy, but never heavy
✔ Suitable for both structure and drape
🎨 Color Description
Elegant Black – A rich, muted black with a refined matte depth. Understated yet expressive, this shade complements both minimalism and bold styling with equal ease.
👕 Perfect For
✔ Fine sweaters and minimalist turtlenecks
✔ Lightweight cardigans and elegant pullovers
✔ Chic accessories with structure or drape
✔ Transitional garments and refined layering pieces
📏 Yardage Estimates (size S–M)
✔ Top or tee – 500–700m / 65–95g (547–765yds / 2.3–3.3oz)
✔ Sweater – 700–1000m / 95–135g (765–1093yds / 3.3–4.8oz)
✔ Cardigan – 950–1200m / 125–160g (1039–1312yds / 4.4–5.6oz)
✔ Scarf or wrap – 350–500m / 45–70g (383–547yds / 1.6–2.5oz)
💡 Care Instructions
Hand wash gently in cool water. Lay flat to dry.
📌 Color Disclaimer
We strive to represent colors accurately, but slight variations may occur 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.