RiGo – Smeraldo | Black Mirage

A sleek and modern Italian yarn, Smeraldo combines the cool softness of cotton with a glimmering thread of light-catching micro-sequins. The Black Mirage shade is a rich, inky black — timeless and refined — with a delicate veil of reflective sparkle, like distant lights shimmering across midnight silk. Ideal for lightweight pieces with understated elegance or to elevate your everyday basics.

🌿 Fiber Content
✔ 92% Cotton – breathable, soft, and matte
✔ 8% Polyester (Lurex with micro-sequins) – adds a subtle, elegant shimmer

📏 Yarn Weight & Meterage
✔ 450m/100g (492yds/3.5oz) – lace-to-light sport weight with added visual texture

🧶 Recommended Needles & Techniques
✔ Single strand – 2.5–3.0 mm / US 1.5–2.5
✔ Double strand – 3.5–4.0 mm / US 4–6
✔ Best for simple shapes, sparkle highlights, or minimalist lace

🧵 Yarn Weight Equivalents
✔ Lace-to-light sport – excellent for layering, sheer garments, or combining with matte yarns

✨ Key Features
✔ Matte black cotton softened with luminous sequins
✔ Micro-sequins create delicate movement and depth
✔ Lightweight and skin-friendly
✔ An intriguing companion yarn – ideal for pairing with matte cottons or linen blends to add soft shimmer and contrast

🎨 Color Description
✔ Black Mirage – a deep matte black cotton base with scattered black-silver micro-sequins, offering a mysterious, glinting shimmer in motion

✨ Perfect For
✔ Sparkling tees, modern cardigans, dressy shawls, lightweight scarves, or as an accent strand

📏 Yardage Estimates (for sizes S–M, 2 strands held together)
✔ Top or tee – 200–250g (900–1125m / 984–1230yds / 7.0–8.8oz)
✔ Sweater – 300–400g (1350–1800m / 1476–1969yds / 10.5–14.1oz)
✔ Cardigan – 350–450g (1575–2025m / 1723–2215yds / 12.3–15.8oz)
✔ Scarf or wrap – 150–250g (675–1125m / 738–1230yds / 5.3–8.8oz)

💡 Care Instructions
We recommend gentle hand washing in cold water. Lay flat to dry. Avoid harsh agitation to preserve the sequins.

📌 Color Disclaimer
Due to the reflective nature of the sequins, actual shimmer may vary in different lighting. Minor tonal and textural shifts are part of the yarn's charm.