Cashmere Yarn by Exclusive Italian Mill COARSEHAIR 2/11 is a luxury Italian lace-to-light fingering yarn made from 100% pure cashmere, with approximately 550 meters per 100 g. This is a rare and highly practical cashmere count — soft, airy, and refined, yet substantial enough to be used in a single strand for real garments, not just delicate layering.

Unlike ultra-fine cashmere that requires many strands, this yarn allows you to create elegant, wearable pieces even in one strand, while still offering the flexibility to build warmth and structure with two strands. It is an exceptional choice for knitters who want true luxury with real usability.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Exclusive Italian Mill, Italy
• Article: COARSEHAIR 2/11
• Fiber Content: 100% Cashmere
• Yarn Category: Lace / Light Fingering
• Yarn Count: Nm 2/11
• Yardage: approx. 550 m / 601 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Ultra-soft and feather-light
• Elegant matte luxury finish
• Airy warmth without heaviness
• Fuller and more practical than ultra-fine cashmere
• Develops beautiful bloom after washing
• Soft, cocoon-like comfort against the skin

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
COARSEHAIR 2/11 is one of the most wearable luxury cashmere yarns you can find. The 2/11 construction gives it enough body to be used comfortably in a single strand, which is rare for high-end cashmere cone yarns.

It creates fabrics that feel refined, soft, luxurious, and wearable at the same time. This balance between elegance and practicality is exactly why yarns like this are used in high-end Italian designer knitwear.

The fabric feels light yet warm, soft yet breathable, refined yet effortless. It is quiet luxury — understated, elegant, and timeless.

Compared with ultra-fine lace cashmere yarns, this count is dramatically easier and more practical for hand knitting while still preserving the softness and elevated feel expected from luxury Italian cashmere.

✧ Fiber Profile — 100% Cashmere
• Exceptional softness
• Natural lightweight warmth
• Breathable and comfortable
• Elegant drape
• Soft halo after washing
• Becomes even softer with wear and washing

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Suitable for single-strand hand knitting (rare for luxury cashmere)
• Use 2 strands for warmer sweaters and more structure
• Excellent for lightweight luxury garments
• Suitable for crochet and fine textile work
• Beautiful for garments worn directly against the skin

This yarn works especially well for knitters who want softness and warmth without creating overly bulky fabric.

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Creates soft, lightweight luxury fabric
• Adds warmth without bulk
• Produces elegant refined silhouettes
• Creates wearable luxury knitwear with beautiful drape
• Gives projects a soft, expensive hand feel
• Works beautifully for both layering and standalone garments

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage (Projects)
• Hats and beanies
• Scarves and cowls
• Shawls and wraps
• Lightweight sweaters
• Cardigans
• Luxury layering garments
• Timeless accessories

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Hat: approx. 100 g
• Scarf: approx. 120–220 g
• Shawl: approx. 150–250 g
• Sweater (S–M): approx. 250–350 g
• Sweater (L–XL): approx. 350–500 g
• Cardigan: approx. 450–650 g

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Silk — adds drape and elegance
• Mohair — adds halo and softness
• Fine merino — adds structure and elasticity
• Yak blends — deepen color and warmth
• Fine alpaca — adds softness and atmospheric texture

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• 1 strand: approx. 3.25–3.75 mm
• 2 strands: approx. 4.5–5.0 mm
• Swatching is recommended to achieve the desired drape and warmth

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Suitable for luxury lightweight textiles
• Beautiful for scarves, wraps, and soft apparel fabrics
• Best for refined weaving projects where softness and drape are priorities

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold
• Use gentle wool/cashmere detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry
• Do not hang
• Softens and blooms beautifully after washing