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G&G Filati – Sand Carnival Tweed | Sand Carnival

An elevated Italian tweed with a festive touch — Sand Carnival Tweed from G&G Filati combines ultra-soft extra-fine merino with shimmering silk to create a yarn that’s both elegant and full of personality. Vibrant silk neps add texture, movement, and playful color, while the soft hand and breathable warmth make it a joy to wear and work with.

🌿 Fiber Content
✔ 70% Merino Wool (WV) – soft, warm, and naturally breathable
✔ 30% Silk (SE) – smooth with a subtle, refined sheen

⚖️ Yarn Weight & Meterage
✔ 400m/100g (437yds/3.5oz) – fine-weight tweed suitable for single- or double-strand knitting

🧶 Needles, Hooks & Strand Options
✔ Hand knitting:
▫ 1 strand – 3.0mm / US 2.5 – for lightweight, textured fabric
▫ 2 strands – 4.5–5.0mm / US 7–8 – for fuller structure with soft drape
✔ Machine knitting:
▫ 1 strand – suitable for 5th-class machines

🔸 Yarn Weight Equivalents
✔ 1 strand – Fingering
✔ 2 strands – DK

🪢 Weaving Yarn Standard
✔ Fine Weaving Yarn – NM 4 / Tex 250 / YPP 1810

📌 Weaving Disclaimer
Please note: Weaving results may vary depending on loom settings, tension, and weaving technique. We recommend testing a small sample before starting a project.

✨ Key Features
✔ Soft tweed texture with colorful silk neps
✔ Smooth handfeel — comfortable against the skin
✔ Balanced warmth and breathability
✔ Works well for both hand and machine knitting

🎨 Color Description
Sand Carnival is a golden beige base illuminated with flecks of jewel-toned silk — ruby, sapphire, emerald, and amber — scattered throughout like confetti. Inspired by harvest light and textured fields, this shade offers warm elegance with a touch of playful brightness.

👕 Perfect For
Textured sweaters, modern cardigans, bold vests, scarves, and shawls — ideal for adding charm, character, and richness to everyday silhouettes.

📏 Yardage Estimates (for sizes S–M)
• Top or tee: 150–190g (600–750m / 656–820yds / 5.3–6.7oz)
• Sweater: 225–300g (900–1200m / 984–1312yds / 7.9–10.5oz)
• Cardigan: 275–350g (1100–1400m / 1203–1531yds / 9.7–12.3oz)
• Shawl or scarf: 125–175g (500–700m / 547–765yds / 4.4–6.2oz)

💡 Care Instructions
Hand wash gently in cool water with a wool- or silk-safe detergent. Lay flat to dry. Avoid wringing to preserve tweed texture and fiber integrity.

📌 Color Disclaimer
Please note: actual color may vary slightly depending on screen settings and lighting conditions.

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