Lang Yarns · at McIntosh

Cashmere Dreams

Sport · 317 yds / 25 g

$35 per ball

Cashmere and silk, light and fine. Soft as cashmere, with a silk glow.

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Weight
Sport
Fiber
65% Cashmere, 35% Silkcashmere yarnsilk yarn
Length
317 yds (290 m) per 25 g
Yards per 100 g
1268 compare weights
Needle
US 2.5-4
Gauge
26 stitches and 40 rows in stocking stitch to make a 10cm / 4 inch square

From McIntosh

Float away into a world of ultimate luxury with CASHMERE DREAMS by Lang Yarns. This heavenly blend of cashmere and silk creates a yarn so exquisite, it transcends ordinary description, inviting you to experience its extraordinary qualities firsthand.

Colors

Lang Yarns Cashmere Dreams comes in 33 colorways at McIntosh, including green shades like Lime and Bottle Green, blue shades like Light Blue and Blue Marine, purple shades like Aubergine and Lilac and brown shades like Brown and Camel.

How much to buy

Rough balls of Cashmere Dreams (317 yds each) for an adult size
ProjectYardageballs
Hat~260 yds1
Cowl or scarf~360 yds2
Shawl~560 yds2
Adult sweater~1,250 yds4

Typical Sport yardage; your pattern's number always wins. Plug it into the Yarn Estimator for an exact count.

About Lang Yarns Cashmere Dreams

Cashmere Dreams from Lang Yarns blends 65% cashmere with 35% silk, with 317 yards (290 meters) in a 25 g ball. Lang lists it as a sport weight, but that yardage per ball shows how light and fine it is.

Cashmere brings softness and warmth, and the silk adds a soft sheen and some strength. The fabric is light enough to layer, and the color range runs to more than 30 shades, from white and camel to emerald, petrol, fuchsia and espresso.

It suits knitters and crocheters making fine, special pieces: a shawl, a light cardigan, or something to wear against the neck.

Best for

  • Fine shawls and scarves
  • Lightweight cardigans and tops
  • Next-to-skin accessories
  • Heirloom and gift projects

Working with it

Lang suggests US 2.5–4 (3–3.5 mm) needles for 26 stitches and 40 rows in stockinette to 4 inches. Because the yardage runs long for its weight label, go by gauge rather than the label when substituting it into a pattern, and swatch carefully. Silk and cashmere have little bounce, so the fabric drapes more than it springs, and ribbing stays relaxed; a smaller needle for edgings helps. Wash and dry your swatch before measuring, since drapey blends can lengthen.

Care

Lang's label says hand wash only, with wool detergent and no softener. Soak gently in cool water, squeeze the water out in a towel and dry flat.

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