A few days ago we talked about worsted spinning; now let's discuss
worsted Cashmere yarns.
Worsted yarns are made from very fine and long fibers, and generally, for this very reason, they are produced to be very fine, as long fibers are much more durable.
In our warehouse, we have worsted yarns in various fine counts: Nm. 2/36, 2/42, 2/45, 2/48, 2/52, 2/60, and even 2/120.
What does this mean?
Let's take a small example.
First, when you see the "Nm" (Metric Number) symbol before a yarn count, you need to add three zeros to the number after the /.
For example, Nm. 2/36 will be count 2/36000.
Does this still not tell you anything? This is simply the method for determining the length of the yarn, from which its fineness is derived.
Unfortunately, yarn fineness cannot be measured with a caliper, as it is too thin. It would require an instrument that only some of the largest industries can afford. Therefore, yarn fineness or count is measured in meters.
Naturally, the more meters there are, the finer it will be, and conversely, the fewer meters there are, the thicker it will be. From this, those in the trade or with some experience with yarns can also determine what type of knitting machine or what fineness of needles or crochet hook can be used.
So let's return to our Nm 2/36 yarn to determine its length. We know that Nm 2/36 corresponds to count 2/36000, and we know that the first digit, the one to the left of the /, is the number of plies the yarn is composed of/twisted from; in this case, it is a 2-ply twisted yarn. The digit to the right of the / is the number of meters of one ply of the yarn per 1 kilogram (1 kilogram is always used as the standard unit of weight). So, 1 kg of 2-ply yarn, with each ply being 36000 meters long. Therefore, 1 kg of 2/36000 yarn will be 18000 meters long.
Let's look at the length of the other
yarns mentioned, assuming each is in a quantity of 1 kg, simplified:
Nm 2/36 = 36000:2 = 18000 meters in 1 kg of yarn
Nm 2/42 = 42000:2 = 21000 meters in 1 kg
Nm 2/45 = 45000:2 = 22500 meters in 1 kg
Nm 2/48 = 48000:2 = 24000 meters in 1 kg
Nm 2/52 = 52000:2 = 26000 meters in 1 kg
Nm 2/60 = 60000:2 = 30000 meters in 1 kg
Nm 2/120 = 120000:2 = 60000 meters in 1 kg
These yarns are worked on knitting machines from gauge 14 to gauge 20, meaning they are very fine. They are generally used for women's knitwear or women's accessories such as scarves, shawls, and hats. A simple women's crew-neck sweater, knitted in stockinette stitch, can weigh between 90 and 150 grams, so it is very light.
These yarns can also be worked by hand and have excellent yield, though patience is required to ply them with multiple strands.
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