Gruppo Filpucci · Donegal 4500 · 450m/100g (492yds/3.5oz) · 75% Cashmere (WS) 25% Merino (WV)

Donegal 4500 by Gruppo Filpucci is a luxurious tweed blend combining 75% cashmere with 25% merino wool in fingering weight, featuring charming flecks and neps throughout. This sophisticated composition delivers cashmere's legendary softness and warmth enhanced by merino's natural elasticity and resilience. The Donegal tweed construction features organic flecks and color variation that create authentic texture and visual interest, evoking traditional heritage fabrics with modern luxury performance. Unlike traditional cone tweeds that require washing to soften, this premium cashmere-merino blend offers immediate comfort and pleasure while working with it.

Versatile Use

Donegal 4500 transitions from fingering to worsted weight. The cashmere-merino tweed blend creates fabrics with exceptional softness, natural warmth, elegant drape, and distinctive character across both weights. The natural flecks add depth and interest to every stitch. Ideal for refined sweaters, cardigans, accessories, and garments where traditional tweed styling meets cashmere's luxury and modern comfort.

Fiber Content

75% Cashmere (WS) 25% Merino (WV)

Yarn Weight & Meterage

Single strand (Fingering): 450m/100g (492yds) • needles 3.5–4mm • hook 3.5–4mm

2 strands (Worsted): ~225m/100g (~246yds) • needles 5.5–6mm • hook 5.5–6mm

Project Yardage Estimates

Top/Tee

Single strand (Fingering): 180–235g (800–1060m/875–1160yds)

2 strands (Worsted): 355–465g (800–1045m/875–1145yds)

Sweater

Single strand (Fingering): 215–290g (965–1305m/1055–1425yds)

2 strands (Worsted): 425–575g (955–1295m/1045–1415yds)

Cardigan

Single strand (Fingering): 270–380g (1210–1710m/1320–1870yds)

2 strands (Worsted): 535–755g (1205–1700m/1315–1860yds)

Care Instructions

Hand wash gently in cool water

Use a mild detergent specifically for cashmere and wool blends

Lay flat to dry on a horizontal surface

Do not wring, twist, or agitate

Steam lightly at low temperature if necessary

Swatching Required

A washed and thoroughly dried swatch is essential. This cashmere-merino blend blooms after washing; sizing up needles by approximately 0.5 mm helps enhance softness and drape and may slightly reduce total yardage. The tweed construction affects drape and gauge, so accurate swatching ensures proper fit and yardage estimates.

Disclaimers

Color may appear different due to screen and lighting. Yarn is not eligible for return or exchange.