compatible cashmere
cream
$25.00
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polite hedonist yarns
yarns that pair well with others
lace weight yarns
yarns by knitting for olive
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Compatible Cashmere from Knitting for Olive is 100% cashmere in a laceweight that's designed to work both independently and as a companion yarn alongside other Knitting for Olive products: the weight and colour range are calibrated to pair seamlessly with their merino and cotton merino bases. Used alone it produces a fabric of exceptional softness and delicate drape. Paired with a base yarn it adds warmth, softness, and a halo without significantly changing the gauge. A true luxury yarn that rewards the extra care it requires: hand wash gently and dry flat.
indulgent fibres with excellent manners
Compatible cashmere is a yarn that we would categorize as a polite hedonist. A polite hedonist loves luxury but keeps its manners. These yarns are made from indulgent fibres that feel wonderful to work with and create soft, wearable fabrics: luxury that behaves itself beautifully.
Still worth a proper introduction: swatch before committing, especially when substituting. And when it comes time to wash, treat finished pieces gently so the fibres can stay at their best.
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yarn details:
- fibre composition
- 100% cashmere
- meterage / yardage
- 150 meters / 164 yards
- unit weight
- 25 grams / 0.9 oz.
- format
- ball
- yarn weight category
- lace
- suggested stitch tension
- 32 sts / 10 cm (4 in)
- recommended needles
- 2.50 mm (US 1.5)
- care instructions
- hand wash, dry flat
- recommended uses
- shawls
- country of origin
- Italy
yarn questions:
How should I care for this yarn?
This yarn should be cared for as follows: hand wash,
dry flat.
What is this yarn suitable for?
This yarn is recommended for shawls.
What yarn weight is this?
This yarn is classified as lace weight.
What needle size works best for this yarn?
Recommended needles: 2.50 mm (US 1.5).
Which knitting stitch patterns work best with this yarn?
Compatible cashmere excels at simple constructions and lace.
How do I make a basic gauge swatch for this yarn?
Using 2.50 mm (US 1.5) needles (or whatever your pattern recommends), cast on 10 stitches. Knit 6 rows. Repeat the following 2 rows until the work measures 3":
- knit 3, purl to the last 3 stitches, knit 3
- knit all stitches
Knit 6 more rows and cast off. Wash and block using the same method you will use for the finished item. Measure and count your gauge across the middle stitches of the swatch.
return policy
This item is eligible for refund or exchange within 30 days of the purchase date. All returned items must be accompanied by their receipt or order number, and must be unopened, unused, and in salable condition for a return or exchange to be considered. We do not accept full or partial returns on items that were special ordered.