Zegna Baruffa – Cashwool | Cream White

A luxurious Italian yarn from Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia, crafted from 100% extra fine merino wool. This lace-weight yarn delivers remarkable softness, breathability, and drape — ideal for refined, lightweight knits with exceptional yardage and elegance.

🌿 Fiber Content
✔ 100% Extrafine Merino Wool (WV) – soft, breathable, and insulating
✔ Mulesing-free, ethically sourced
✔ Italian-spun with exceptional consistency

⚖️ Yarn Weight & Meterage
✔ 1500m/100g (1640yds/3.5oz) – laceweight / cobweb yarn

🧶 Needles, Hooks & Strand Options
✔ 3 strands – 2.5–3.5mm (US 1.5–4) – soft, lightweight fabric
✔ 4 strands – 4.0–5.0mm (US 6–8) – medium-density garments
✔ 5 strands – 5.0–6.0mm (US 8–10) – warm, cozy outerwear

🔸 Yarn Weight Equivalents
✔ 3 strands – Sport
✔ 4 strands – DK
✔ 5 strands – Worsted

🪢 Weaving Yarn Standard
✔ NM 15.0 / Tex 6.7 / YPP 6714

📌 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
✔ 100% extrafine Italian merino
✔ Luxuriously soft, breathable, and elegant
✔ Excellent stitch definition and drape
✔ Suitable for layering pieces and heirloom-quality garments

🎨 Color Description
Cream White – a soft, classic ivory with a warm undertone. This timeless neutral complements any palette, from minimalist to romantic, and brings elegance to both lacework and stockinette.

👕 Perfect For
Lightweight sweaters, cardigans, shawls, scarves, baby knits, and lace accessories — as well as pairing with mohair, silk, or textured yarns for layered dimension

📏 Yardage Estimates
(Using 3 strands held together)
– Shawl or wrap: 100–140g (500–700m / 547–765yds / 3.5–5oz)
– Cardigan (S–M): 200–240g (1000–1200m / 1093–1312yds / 7.0–8.5oz)
– Sweater (M–L): 240–300g (1200–1500m / 1312–1640yds / 8.5–10.5oz)
– Hat + mittens set: 60–80g (300–400m / 328–437yds / 2.0–2.8oz)
Estimates based on sizes S–M

💡 Care Instructions
Gently hand wash in cool water with mild wool detergent. Lay flat to dry. Avoid wringing. Block gently if needed, especially for lacework.

📌 Color Disclaimer
We strive to present colors as accurately as possible, but screen settings and lighting may affect appearance. Always swatch before beginning your project.

⚠️ Swatching Required
Fiber behavior varies. Please knit or weave a swatch before starting your project. This yarn is not superwash-treated.