MilleFili – Pigalle | Bark Tweed

From the iconic Italian mill MilleFili, Pigalle is a laceweight tweed yarn that blends softness, breathability, and a touch of structure. Composed of merino wool, silk, polyamide, and viscose, it drapes beautifully while maintaining a textured, slightly rustic character. The playful flecked effect brings dimension and movement to even the simplest stitches.

Bark Tweed is a warm, earthy brown base dotted with subtle flecks of beige, olive, and soft grey. Natural, grounded, and quietly elegant, it brings a woodland-inspired mood to handmade pieces — perfect for timeless knits with texture and depth.

🌿 Fiber Content
• 55% Wool – warm, soft, and naturally breathable
• 25% Silk – adds sheen and drape
• 10% PA – Polyamide for durability and shape retention
• 10% Viscose – enhances softness and texture

📏 Yarn Weight & Meterage
• 1500m/100g (1640yds/3.5oz)
• Laceweight with a refined tweed texture, ideal for multi-strand knitting

🧶 Recommended Needles & Techniques
• 2 strands — 2.5–3.0mm (US 1–2.5) — delicate lacework
• 3–4 strands — 3.0–5.0mm (US 3–8) — balanced density for light garments
• 5–6 strands — 5.0–7.0mm (US 8–10.5) — fuller, structured fabric

🧵 Yarn Weight Equivalents
• 2 strands — Lace
• 3–4 strands — Light Fingering
• 5–6 strands — Sport

✨ Key Features
• Classic tweed effect – softly speckled for visual interest
• Lightweight with a gentle drape – ideal for layering pieces
• Skin-friendly and smooth – perfect for sensitive wear
• Great stitch definition – suitable for stockinette and textured patterns

🎨 Color – Bark Tweed
A grounded, nature-inspired brown scattered with soft flecks of earth tones. Bark Tweed evokes the richness of tree bark and forest walks — subtle, elegant, and easy to style.

✨ Perfect for
Cozy pullovers, vintage-inspired vests, soft layering cardigans, and textured accessories. Pigalle | Bark Tweed is ideal for pieces that feel timeless and natural.

📏 Yardage Estimates
Based on usage with 3–6 strands held together

• Top or tee (S–M): 1200–1500m / 180–230g (1312–1640yds / 6.3–8.1oz)
• Sweater (M–L): 1800–2400m / 270–350g (1968–2625yds / 9.5–12.3oz)
• Cardigan (M–L): 2400–3000m / 350–450g (2625–3280yds / 12.3–15.8oz)
• Scarf or wrap: 700–1000m / 100–150g (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
While we strive to represent colors accurately, slight variations may occur due to lighting and screen settings.