by Federico Scatizzi | Sep 13, 2024 | Cashmere, Knitting
From Classic to Modern: 10 Cashmere Project Ideas Cashmere, renowned for its softness and timeless elegance, is a yarn that inspires creativity and allows you to create unique projects. From traditional to contemporary designs, the possibilities are endless....
by Federico Scatizzi | Apr 24, 2024 | Cashmere
Where Does Cashmere Fabric Come From? A Journey from Mountain Goats to Luxurious Clothing Cashmere, a name synonymous with softness, warmth, and luxury, has captivated fashion enthusiasts for centuries. But where does this coveted fabric actually come from? This...
by Federico Scatizzi | Mar 6, 2024 | Cashmere
Vanisè yarn is a type of wavy twisted yarn with a thicker thread and a finer thread renowned for its softness, shine and resistance. It is a type of yarn particularly loved in the fashion and textile crafts sectors for its aesthetic and functional qualities. Vanisè...
by Federico Scatizzi | Feb 20, 2024 | Cashmere
A few days ago we talked about worsted spinning, now let’s talk about worsted Cashmere yarns. Combed yarns are made from very fine and long fibers and generally, for this very reason, they are made very fine, as the long fiber is much more resistant. In our...
by Federico Scatizzi | Feb 3, 2024 | Cashmere
Cashmere machine knitting yarns and cashmere yarns for hand knitting on cones are never treated (or almost never) and must be treated (washed) after processing. This is because knitting untreated yarn is much simpler, and there is less risk of the thread breaking or...
by Federico Scatizzi | Jan 2, 2024 | Cashmere
In Italian folklore, the Befana is an old lady who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on the eve of the Epiphany (the night of January 5) in a similar manner to Santa Claus or the Three Wise Men; she is a figure linked to the Italian Christmas season. In...
