Knitting

It often happens to hear this question:“How is it possible? They have the same Nm, yet they look like completely different yarns!” It’s a perfectly reasonable doubt.The Nm indicates the theoretical thickness, but it doesn’t tell the whole story of a yarn. Let’s see...

When talking about yarns, one of the most common questions is:“How thick is this yarn?” In the textile world, however, thickness is not measured the same way as a rope or an electric wire.Instead, a system called yarn count is used, and one of the most common in...

Recycled cashmere Nm 2/13 is a versatile yarn that allows you to create lightweight, refined garments, ideal for transitional seasons or elegant sweaters. Used on a 7-8 gauge machine, it offers excellent results, but requires some specific attention to ensure smooth...

Precious machine yarns, such as cashmere, yak, or camel hair, can also be easily knitted by hand, using multiple plies. With a 500g cone of 2/28000 count cashmere, which is generally knitted on a 12-gauge machine or a 7-8-gauge machine with two plies, you can also...

Many people use the term “knitwear” loosely, but there’s a big difference between true knitwear and garments made from jersey fabric like t-shirts. 🔹 Knitted Garments (Fully Fashioned Knitwear)These are made using knitting machines that knit each piece of the garment...

Those who love wool and work with natural yarns will sooner or later encounter an invisible but fearsome enemy: moths. These seemingly harmless little insects can cause serious damage to sweaters, scarves, balls of yarn, and fine garments. In this article, we'll...

Yarns for Brother knitting machine: Choosing the Right Yarn When working with home knitting machines such as Brother or similar models, choosing the right yarn is essential for achieving a great result. Below, we’ll explain which yarns to use, how to use them...

📌 What does "ply" mean in yarn? "Ply" refers to the number of strands (or plies) twisted together to make a yarn. So: 2 ply = 2 strands twisted together. 4 ply = 4 strands twisted together. And so on. 📏 Does it indicate the yarn’s thickness? Not always, but it often...

It is often said that fine yarns, such as cashmere, are not particularly suitable for crochet work. In reality, this is only half the truth. It is true that cashmere is a delicate yarn, designed especially for fine knitwear, but with a few tricks it can also be...

Baktus scarf knitted: the little shawl for every season If you love knitting and are looking for a simple yet rewarding project, a knitted baktus scarf might be the perfect choice for you! Easy to make even for beginners, this versatile accessory is ideal for any...

Pearl rib stitch Taking inspiration from a project that one of our customers sent us a few days ago, today we talk about the pearl rib knit stitch. The pearl rib stitch is a very elastic and soft knitting pattern, perfect for cuffs, hats, scarves, and other winter...

Patrizia sent us photos of two of her projects. The first project is made with our 2/11 recycled cashmere yarn machine-knitted at 7 gauge.               The second project is made with a cashmere blend yarn with a pearl rib...

"One of the many things I have done with your yarns" This was the title of the email that our dear customer Lone Stewart sent us. The sweater she made was made using a 2/27 100% cashmere machine yarn, worked in two strands. Beautiful work Lone 😀

Cashmere or Fine Yarn Stole The stole is an accessory that I really like. It is usually a rectangle, at least 40 cm wide and up to 2 meters long. It can be knitted or crocheted. The easy execution, without increases or decreases, makes it one of those works that are...

Batuffolo Nm. 2/20 x 4 strands with needles 4 sample 10x10 cm. Washed sample 18 stitches x 28 rows - unwashed sample 18 stitches for 27 rows Nm. 2/28 x 4 strands with needles 3.5 sample 10x10 cm. Washed sample 21 stitches for 32 rows - unwashed sample 21 stitches for...

Waxing yarn at home Yarn Waxing: A Fundamental Process in Textile Manufacturing Yarn waxing is an essential treatment in textile production, designed to improve the properties of the yarn and facilitate its use during subsequent manufacturing processes. This process,...

In the textile industry, the term "micron" is a unit of measurement used to define the diameter of textile fibers. A micron is equal to one thousandth of a millimeter (0.001 mm). The fineness of a fiber is important because it affects its characteristics, such as...

This is a multi-ply swatch made with this 2/30 70% extrafine merino 30% cashmere yarn, by Alicja Kwartnik. 5-ply swatch Needles 4.5 Unwashed sample: 20 m x 27 rows Washed sample: 18 m x 28 rows         Needles 4 Unwashed sample: 18 sts x 25.5 rows...