Lotus Yarns Silky Cashmere Fingering – silk and cashmere yarn, 55 g

Lotus Yarns Silky Cashmere Fingering – fine silk and cashmere yarn

Silky Cashmere Fingering from Lotus Yarns is a fine knitting yarn made from 55 % silk and 45 % cashmere, for shawls, scarves and lightweight knits. The silk gives the yarn a subtle sheen, while the cashmere makes it soft. Each ball weighs 55 g and, according to the manufacturer, has a length of 365 m. Choose your colour from the options.

The fingering weight suits delicate patterns. Lace patterns and lace shawls drape beautifully, and pieces worked in stocking stitch stay light.

What the yarn is suited to

Fingering is a fine yarn weight. With Silky Cashmere you can knit lace shawls, scarves, stoles and lightweight tops. The soft cashmere blend feels pleasant in pieces that sit directly against the skin or around the neck. According to the manufacturer, the recommended needle size ranges from 2.25 to 3.25 mm. A smaller needle gives a denser fabric, while a larger one gives a more open, airy result.

Quantity and tension

One ball has 365 m. Divide the total length given in your pattern by 365 to work out how many balls you need. For shawls with lace patterns and edgings, it is safer to allow one extra ball. The manufacturer gives 29 stitches and 42 rows over 10 × 10 cm on 3.0 mm needles. What matters is the tension given in your pattern; the figure on the ball band is only a guide.

Care

According to the manufacturer, hand wash items made from this yarn in cold water and dry them flat. Block lace shawls after washing so that the pattern opens out.

Lotus Yarns Silky Cashmere Fingering product details

• Manufacturer: Lotus Yarns
• Composition: 55 % silk, 45 % cashmere
• Ball weight: 55 g
• Length: 365 m per ball
• Recommended needle size: 2.25–3.25 mm
• Tension according to the manufacturer: 29 stitches × 42 rows over 10 × 10 cm, stocking stitch on 3.0 mm needles
• Care: hand wash in cold water, dry flat

You will also need: knitting needles in the size given in your pattern (manufacturer's recommendation 2.25–3.25 mm)