MilleFili – Pigalle | Rose Tweed

From the iconic Italian mill MilleFili, Pigalle is a luxurious laceweight tweed yarn crafted from a balanced blend of wool, silk, polyamide, and viscose. It combines breathable softness with a touch of structure and a classic speckled texture. With its high meterage and elegant drape, Pigalle is perfect for multi-strand knitting, bringing vintage charm and quiet sophistication to modern handmade garments.

🌿 Fiber Content
✔ 55% Wool (WV) – warm, soft, and naturally breathable
✔ 25% Silk (SE) – adds sheen and drape
✔ 10% Polyamide (PA) – improves durability and shape retention
✔ 10% Viscose (CV) – enhances softness and texture

📏 Yarn Weight & Meterage
✔ 1500m/100g (1640yds/3.5oz) – laceweight with refined tweed texture, ideal for multi-strand hand & machine 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 Description – Rose Tweed
A delicate vintage pink with subtle flecks of cream, terracotta, and amber. Rose Tweed brings softness and femininity to every stitch, adding warmth and movement without overpowering your design.

✨ Perfect For
Charming cardigans, airy wraps, soft layering tops, and romantic accessories. Pigalle | Rose Tweed brings grace and personality to handmade pieces.

📏 Yardage Estimates (for size S–M)
✔ Top or tee (short sleeve) – 180–230g (6.3–8.1oz) / 1200–1500m (1312–1640yds)
✔ Pullover (long sleeve) – 270–350g (9.5–12.3oz) / 1800–2400m (1968–2625yds)
✔ Cardigan – 350–450g (12.3–15.8oz) / 2400–3000m (2625–3280yds)
✔ Scarf or wrap – 100–150g (3.5–5.3oz) / 700–1000m (765–1093yds)

💡 Care Instructions
We recommend gentle hand washing in cool water with a wool-safe detergent. Lay flat to dry.

📌 Color Disclaimer
While we strive to present colors accurately, slight variations may occur due to lighting and screen settings.