Chiavazza – Almond Cream | Soft Beige

A whisper-soft Italian yarn spun from the finest 100% baby merino, Almond Cream is the essence of lightness and luxury. With its ultra-fine structure and velvety touch, it’s ideal for creating gossamer knits, elegant layering pieces, and heirloom-quality garments. The drape is refined, the warmth is gentle, and the possibilities are endless.

🌿 Fiber Content
✔ 100% Baby Merino Wool – incredibly soft, breathable, and naturally elastic

⚖️ Yarn Weight & Meterage
✔ 1500m/100g (1640yds/3.5oz) – ultra-fine yarn ideal for lace, layering, and multi-strand work

🧶 Needles, Hooks & Strand Options
✔ 1 strand – 2.0–2.5mm (US 0–1.5) – airy lace or sheer layering
✔ 2 strands – 3.0–3.5mm (US 2.5–4) – soft, fluid fabric for tops and baby knits
✔ 3 strands – 3.5–4.5mm (US 4–7) – lightweight sweaters or wraps
✔ Suitable for fine- and ultra-fine gauge knitting machines

🔸 Yarn Weight Equivalents
✔ 1 strand – Cobweb
✔ 2 strands – Lace to Fingering
✔ 3 strands – Sport to Light DK

🪢 Weaving Yarn Standard
✔ Ultra-Fine Weaving Yarn – NM 15 / Tex 67 / YPP 6835

📌 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
✔ Featherlight softness – delicate and kind to sensitive skin
✔ Breathable warmth – ideal for year-round comfort
✔ Elegant drape – moves gently and holds shape beautifully
✔ Versatile gauge – from lace to light layering to full garments
✔ Ideal for heirloom and high-touch projects

🎨 Color Description
Almond Cream is a soft, velvety beige with golden undertones — reminiscent of almond mousse and milky coffee. This warm neutral pairs effortlessly with any palette and brings a feeling of quiet luxury to every stitch.

👕 Perfect For
Lace shawls, baby sweaters, fine layering tops, sheer cardigans, and whisper-light scarves

📏 Yardage Estimates (for size S–M, using 2 strands)
✔ Top or tee – 150–200g (2250–3000m / 2461–3281yds / 5.3–7.0oz)
✔ Sweater – 250–350g (3750–5250m / 4102–5743yds / 8.8–12.3oz)
✔ Cardigan – 300–400g (4500–6000m / 4921–6562yds / 10.6–14.1oz)
✔ Scarf or wrap – 100–150g (1500–2250m / 1640–2461yds / 3.5–5.3oz)

💡 Care Instructions
We recommend gentle hand washing in cold water with a mild wool detergent. Lay flat to dry. Avoid wringing or hanging. Store folded to preserve the airy texture.

📌 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.