How to Hand Knit Recycled Cashmere Nm 2/13

Recycled cashmere Nm 2/13 isn’t just suitable for knitting machines: it’s also an ideal yarn for those who love hand knitting, creating unique and sustainable garments. Thanks to its versatility, it can be used as a single, double, or even multiple strands, offering very different results depending on the project.

Single Ply: Lightness and Sophistication

If you knit Nm 2/13 with a single strand, you’ll obtain a very light and airy fabric, perfect for:

shawls, stoles, and refined accessories,

summer sweaters or garments worn close to the skin,

lace stitches and lace work.

👉 With a single strand, the yarn lends itself well to small needles (2.5–3 mm), but you can also go up a size if you want a softer, more flowing effect.

⚠️ Remember: being a recycled yarn, the fibers are shorter than new cashmere. This means the yarn is a little more delicate: work carefully, without pulling too hard, and maintain a loose tension.

Two-ply: perfect balance

Two-ply knitting is the most recommended for hand knitting, as it offers the right balance between lightness and texture.
With two threads, you get a fabric that is:

soft and full-bodied,

more durable and stable,

ideal for sweaters, cardigans, and winter accessories.

👉 Best results are achieved with 3.5–4 mm needles, depending on the hand size and stitch chosen.

Multiple-ply: warmth and structure

If you want a very warm and enveloping garment, you can knit Nm 2/13 with 3 or 4 plies. This solution is perfect for:

heavy men’s or outdoor sweaters,

hats, scarves, and winter accessories,

cable stitches, ribbing, and structured knits.

👉 With multiple knits, you can easily increase the needle size to 4.5–5 mm, resulting in a full, compact, and luxurious fabric.

Always swatch: try different combinations of knits and needles to find the look you like best.

Pay attention to tension: recycled cashmere, being more delicate, should be worked without tugging, maintaining a regular rhythm.

Final treatment: after washing, the knit “blossoms,” acquiring softness and volume. This is what makes the finished garment unique.

Recycled cashmere Nm 2/13 combines sustainability, quality, and versatility. It allows you to create personalized garments, from the lightest summer shawl to the warmest winter sweater, with all the softness and quality of cashmere.

With just a few balls of yarn and a little creativity, you can create unique projects that tell a story of craftsmanship and respect for the environment.

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