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Cashmere Air
Cashmere Air
This light, voluminous cashmere yarn impresses with its fabulously even knitting pattern, is super soft and a dream to work with. The fine material is obtained from the undercoat of the cashmere goat. The polyamide content is needed for "fluffiness" and elasticity.
25g / 85 lfm 88% cashmere / 12% polyamide
Needle 5.5-6mm Gauge: 20 stitches x 31 rows make 10x10cm
We also recommend needle sizes 7mm and 8mm for this elastic yarn and have achieved very good results with it. You have a very wide range of possible uses for Cashmere AIR.
If you would like to use a suitable pattern developed by us, take a look at the model "Nitis short-sleeved cashmere" . You will need the following quantities: S / 11 M/12 L /14 balls of AIR. Anita is wearing the grey sweater in the color "flannel" in S and the striped sweater in M (8x ecru and 3x sky).
The triangular shawl was knitted from 8 balls of Royal. Only knit stitches in rows back and forth with increases in every first stitch at the beginning of the row (right-twisted).
The small mint scarf is the Seedy Bandana by Clarissa Schellong. You need 5 balls for it.
Use wool detergent. We recommend Cashmere Love.
Made in Italy.
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Material: 100% Cruelty free Mohair and/or Fine Merino
Shipping: We ship within 2 working days
Care: Hand wash cold/lukewarm with a good wool detergent. We recommend "Kashmirliebe" by Kaell
In addition to my chunky knit items, which are knitted entirely by hand, I also love knitting with thick wooden needles. I have often been asked about my self-knitted oversized mohair sweaters, which I have shown on Instagram .
I have happily written down my simple instructions for you and put together a knitting kit with which you can easily knit my mohair sweater.
You just have to master knit and purl stitches and sew four pieces together at the end. I made sure the material was of the finest quality and entered into a collaboration with the young brand MAJO Garn from Amsterdam. I am very happy about this very special yarn. Read an excerpt from the MAJO website here:
MAJO GARN was born with a mission
“Itch-free, exceptionally soft and comfortable”
We select yarns that are particularly soft on the skin and provide a wonderful feel. Super Kid Mohair used for Pearl Mohair is the finest quality of mohair that can only be obtained from the first shearing of baby Angora goats aged five to six months. These fibers are 24 to 26 microns thick, which is considered very gentle on the skin. Silk is a natural, non-allergenic fiber that has been used since ancient times and is suitable for people with very sensitive skin. Merino wool used for Fine Merino is absolutely itch-free as the fiber is extremely fine compared to other wool fibers. They are more flexible and bend gently when pressed against the skin and do not cause irritation.
“Yarns that do not harm the earth”
We select yarns not only because they are of the highest quality, but also because they are produced in an ethical and sustainable way. Our yarns are made from 100% cruelty-free mohair and mulesing-free wool fibers, guaranteeing the correct treatment of animals, with the farm promising responsible husbandry and production. We only select yarns made from natural fibers because they are considered more environmentally friendly due to their renewability and biodegradability. Additionally, natural fibers have a lower environmental impact because their production does not use as many chemicals as synthetic fibers. Our supplier in Italy is certified for its commitment to sustainability and follows ecological standards to produce sustainable yarns that are free from harmful chemicals.
Knitting has become a worldwide phenomenon in recent years for anyone looking for a fun, creative and therapeutic activity to do at home. And the trend has even been driven by a new generation of knitting designers who are transforming the "old-fashioned" practice into a modern and trendy fashion. Knitting is a new style of sustainable fashion because it avoids the pollution often caused by the mass production and consumption of the fast fashion industry. Our goal is to encourage and involve more people in creating their own clothes and spread the joy of knitting. We will constantly strive to support this trend so that it continues to the next generations.