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Loro Piana – Top Royal | Cream Gelato

Top Royal by Loro Piana is a pinnacle of Italian textile craftsmanship — a couture-grade yarn made from the finest cashmere and silk. This ultra-fine blend offers a flawless combination of lightness, warmth, and fluid elegance. Created by one of the world’s most prestigious mills, Top Royal is the perfect choice for refined handmade garments that radiate softness, grace, and timeless luxury.

🌿 Fiber Content
✔ 70% WS – Cashmere – ultra-premium softness, warmth, and elegance
✔ 30% SE – Silk – luminous sheen, delicate strength, and graceful drape

⚖️ Yarn Weight & Meterage
✔ 1600m/100g (1750yds/3.5oz)
✔ Ultra-fine lace-weight luxury yarn
✔ Designed for multi-strand hand knitting

🧶 Needles, Hooks & Strand Options
✔ 3–4 strands — 2.0–3.0mm / US 0–2.5 — for structured lace and openwork
✔ 5–6 strands — 3.5–4.0mm / US 4–6 — for soft, fluid garments
✔ 7–8 strands — 4.5–5.0mm / US 7–8 — for fuller, featherlight knits
✔ Suitable for 5th-class fine-gauge machine knitting (multi-strand only)

🔸 Yarn Weight Equivalents
✔ 3–4 strands — Lace / Light Fingering
✔ 5–6 strands — Sport
✔ 7–8 strands — DK

🪢 Weaving Yarn Standard
✔ Not recommended – delicate luxury blend is not intended for structured weaving

📌 Weaving Disclaimer
Please note: This yarn is designed for knitting only. The fiber structure is not suitable for traditional weaving applications.

✨ Key Features
✔ Featherlight touch – glides across the skin like cream on silk
✔ Natural glow – understated radiance from silk without high shine
✔ Weightless warmth – ideal for layering and heirloom garments
✔ Flowing drape – perfect for openwork, lace, and couture finishes
✔ Designed for timeless, elevated knitwear

🎨 Color Description
Cream Gelato — a soft ivory with a delicate pearlescent undertone. Inspired by hand-churned Italian gelato, this refined neutral is gentle, pure, and endlessly elegant. It brings calm luxury and light to every stitch.

👕 Perfect For
Ballet-light shawls, heirloom baby garments, featherweight sweaters, elegant wraps, and elevated accessories. Top Royal | Cream Gelato transforms minimalist designs into graceful, couture-quality garments.

📏 Yardage Estimates (based on 3–8 strands held together)
✔ Top or tee (S–M): 150–180g (800–1000m / 875–1093yds / 5.2–6.3oz)
✔ Sweater (M–L): 220–280g (1200–1600m / 1312–1750yds / 7.8–9.9oz)
✔ Cardigan (M–L): 260–320g (1400–1800m / 1531–1968yds / 9.2–11.3oz)
✔ Shawl or wrap: 90–150g (500–800m / 547–875yds / 3.2–5.2oz)

💡 Care Instructions
Hand wash gently in cold water with mild cashmere detergent. Do not wring. Lay flat to dry, reshaping as needed. Store folded in a breathable fabric bag to maintain softness and loft.

📌 Color Disclaimer
We strive to present colors as accurately as possible, but variations may occur due to lighting and screen settings. Always swatch before beginning your project.

⚠️ Swatching Required
Fiber behavior varies. Please knit a swatch before starting your project. This yarn is not superwash-treated.