Legendary CASH 30 BABA/X by Zegna Baruffa is an exceptionally refined Italian luxury yarn created from 70% Merino Wool and 30% Cashmere. In this very fine Nm 1/15000 construction, it offers the softness, elasticity, and everyday practicality of merino together with the elegant warmth and elevated hand of cashmere. The result is a versatile extra-fine yarn that feels light, soft, and luxurious while still being more stable and wearable than pure cashmere alone.

Because this yarn is an ultra-fine 1/15000 base, it is not the kind of yarn most hand knitters would usually use in one strand for practical garments. It performs much better in multiple strands, on a knitting machine, or held together with other luxury yarns. This makes it especially attractive for makers who want to build their own fabric through strand count, blending, or pairing, while keeping the softness and quiet elegance of merino-cashmere.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Zegna Baruffa, Italy
• Article: BABA
• Fiber Content: 70% Merino Wool, 30% Cashmere
• Yarn Category: Lace / Extra-Fine
• Yarn Count: Nm 1/15000
• Yardage: approx. 1500 m / 1640 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
CASH 30 BABA/X offers a beautiful balance between softness and practicality. The merino gives the yarn elasticity, resilience, and a more wearable everyday character, while the cashmere adds a softer hand, elegant warmth, and a more luxurious finish. In such a fine construction, the yarn becomes especially versatile for makers who enjoy controlling the final fabric rather than being limited by a fixed thickness.

Used in multiple strands, this yarn can create refined sweaters, cardigans, shawls, scarves, hats, and elegant layering pieces. It is also an excellent companion yarn for blending with silk, mohair, alpaca, or other fine bases when a softer, warmer, or more dimensional fabric is desired.

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft, refined, and elegant
• Lighter and more elastic than pure cashmere
• Smoother and more practical than many ultra-soft luxury bases
• Gentle bloom after washing
• Airy, lightweight, and quietly luxurious
• Comfortable next to the skin when used appropriately

✧ Luxury Fiber Profile — Merino & Cashmere
This yarn combines two of the most loved fibers in fine knitwear.

Merino adds:
• Softness and comfort
• Elasticity and resilience
• Breathability
• Better everyday wearability

Cashmere adds:
• Extra softness
• Gentle warmth
• A more luxurious hand feel
• Elegant lightness

Together, they create a yarn that feels refined, soft, practical, and highly versatile.

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Single-strand hand knitting: generally too fine for comfortable standalone hand knitting
• Best for hand knitting in 2, 3, or more strands depending on the desired fabric
• Excellent for machine knitting in finer gauges
• Beautiful held together with silk, mohair, alpaca, or other luxury companions
• Suitable for crochet, weaving, and refined textile development

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Hat or beanie: approx. 75–150 g depending on strand count
• Shawl or wrap: approx. 100–250 g
• Scarf or cowl: approx. 100–200 g
• Lightweight sweater (S–M): approx. 200–350 g
• Sweater (L–XL): approx. 300–450 g
• Long cardigan: approx. 400–600 g

➤ Gauge Examples (Approximate)
Actual gauge depends on strand count, needle size, and personal knitting style.

• 2 strands:
approx. 28–32 stitches / 10 cm with 2.75–3.25 mm needles

• 3 strands:
approx. 24–28 stitches / 10 cm with 3.25–3.75 mm needles

• 4 strands:
approx. 20–24 stitches / 10 cm with 3.75–4.5 mm needles

Always knit and wash a swatch before starting the final project.

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
CASH 30 BABA/X is beautiful as a multi-strand merino-cashmere yarn on its own, but it also pairs wonderfully with other luxury fibers to create more distinctive fabrics.

Silk
Adds drape, elegance, and a smoother, more refined finish.

Mohair on Silk
Adds halo, softness, and airy volume for sweaters, shawls, and layering pieces.

Soft Alpaca or Suri
Adds warmth, softness, and a more cocooning fabric with gentle bloom.

Fine Merino
Adds body and stability while preserving softness and comfort.

These pairings make CASH 30 BABA/X especially appealing to makers who enjoy building custom fabrics with softness, warmth, elasticity, and refined texture.

➤ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• 2 strands: start around 2.75–3.25 mm
• 3 strands: start around 3.25–3.75 mm
• 4 strands: start around 3.75–4.5 mm
• Swatching is essential to achieve the desired balance of softness, drape, and structure

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Suitable for very soft, lightweight luxury weaving projects
• Excellent for scarves, wraps, and refined apparel fabrics
• Beautiful for delicate textiles where softness and elegance are desired
• A strong option for fine fabric development and blending work

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold with gentle wool or cashmere detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry and reshape while damp
• Store folded rather than hanging
• Wash swatch before final sizing calculations