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Lang Yarns · at McIntosh

Cashmere Premium

DK · 126 yds / 25 g

$24 per ball

Pure cashmere in a DK from Swiss house Lang Yarns, in 60 colors. The one for a cowl worn every day.

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Weight
DK
Fiber
100% Cashmerecashmere yarn
Length
126 yds (115 m) per 25 g
Yards per 100 g
504 compare weights
Needle
US 4-7
Gauge
22 stitches and 34 rows in stocking stitch to make a 10cm / 4 inch square

From McIntosh

Experience the epitome of knitting luxury with CASHMERE PREMIUM by LANGYARNS. This extraordinary yarn represents cashmere in its purest, most refined form, crafted using only the most exceptional fibres available.

Colors

Lang Yarns Cashmere Premium comes in 60 colorways at McIntosh, including green shades like Jade and Sage, blue shades like Sky and Navy, pink shades like Rose and Bright Rose and brown shades like Camel and Dark Brown.

How much to buy

Rough balls of Cashmere Premium (126 yds each) for an adult size
ProjectYardageballs
Hat~230 yds2
Cowl or scarf~320 yds3
Shawl~500 yds4
Adult sweater~1,150 yds10

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

About Lang Yarns Cashmere Premium

Cashmere Premium from Swiss maker Lang Yarns is 100% cashmere, with 126 yards (115 meters) in a 25 g ball. Lang lists it as a DK weight.

Cashmere is light and warm and very soft, and pure cashmere has none of the prickle some knitters feel with wool. The color range is unusually large, around 60 shades, from mélange grays and neutrals to brights like jade, watermelon and royal purple, plus a few Chante Claire variants.

It's for knitters and crocheters making something to wear close to the skin: a cowl, a hat or a fine sweater meant to last. Small accessories need only a few balls, which makes it a good way to try pure cashmere.

Best for

  • Cowls, scarves and hats
  • Next-to-skin sweaters
  • Special occasion pieces
  • Heirloom accessories and gifts

Working with it

Lang suggests US 4–7 (3.5–4.5 mm) needles for 22 stitches and 34 rows in stockinette to 4 inches. At 25 g per ball, a sweater takes many balls, so total up the yardage your pattern calls for before ordering. Cashmere has less spring than wool, so ribbing won't pull in as firmly; go down a needle size for cuffs and brims. For a soft halo over the top, try holding it with Mohair Luxe and swatching the two together.

Care

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

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