Knitting

📌 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...

I don't know about you, I've never been particularly attached to fashion. It doesn't mean that I ignore it completely. Because, as in all things, there are pros and cons. Let's look at them together but let's focus on our soft world of knits, wools, yarns and...

Our yarns come from the leftover stock of knitting mills, auctions, etc., which is why we can offer an exceptional product at very competitive prices. Knitting mills normally work the yarns to be fulled, and proceed to the fulling afterwards, on the finished garment....

Do you know how to establish or recognize thickness in yarns? In technical jargon the thickness of the yarns is called "Count", often represented with the symbol "Nm." which means Numeric Metric. It is always based on a quantity of 1 kg of yarn. The thickness of the...

I want to show you the photos of these beautiful hand knitted works (knitting works) of one of our loyal customers, Marialuisa Cipolla, who made them with our yarns                            ...

Discover the benefits of circular knitting needles, an innovative tool that will allow you to create knitting projects more easily and quickly. Follow Learn with Alicja, expert teacher and knitter, on a journey to discover these techniques, ideal for both beginners...