Cashmere (DISCONTINUED)
Final twist: Z-plied
| Weight: | Aran |
|---|---|
| Texture: | Plied with a soft haze |
| Fiber: | Cashmere (100%) |
| Needles: | 5mm (8 US) (6 UK) |
| Gauge: | 18 sts / 10cm (4") |
| Balls: | 50g; 114m (125 yds) |
| Care: | Hand wash |
Suggested substitutes
Keji Cashmere
(98% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied with a soft haze.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 120m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.95 balls of this.
Cashmere 5
(97% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied with a soft haze.
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 93m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.23 balls of this.
Mongolian Cashmere 6-ply
(94% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied with a soft haze.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 55g / 137m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.83 balls of this.
100% Cashmere Fine
(91% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied with a soft haze.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 25g / 87m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.31 balls of this.
Luxury Collection Cardiff Large
(90% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied with a soft haze.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 25g / 56m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.04 balls of this.
Cashmere Classic
(89% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied with a soft haze.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use smaller needles. Swatch to check gauge.
This yarn comes in 25g / 50m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 2.28 balls of this.
The following suggestions are not very close matches, but might work in some projects.
We've tried our best to match gauge and behavior.
Aran Cashmere
(86% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied with a soft haze.
This yarn is the same weight category (Aran).
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn comes in 55g / 91m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.25 balls of this.
Mongolian Cashmere 8-ply
(83% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied with a soft haze.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using smaller needles and swatch to match gauge.
This yarn comes in 55g / 91m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.25 balls of this.
Cachemire +
(82% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied with a soft haze.
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Cashmere (95%) and Wool (5%)
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using larger needles and swatch to match gauge.
This yarn comes in 25g / 70m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.63 balls of this.
Groovy
(81% match)
$$$$$
The gauge is an exact match, but you should always swatch.
The fiber content matches exactly.
This yarn is single ply wrapped with fine thread rather than plied with a soft haze, so the finished item will have a different look.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 100g / 178m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.64 balls of this.
Mongolian Cashmere 4-ply
(80% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied with a soft haze.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using larger needles and swatch to match gauge.
This yarn comes in 55g / 183m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.62 balls of this.
LB Collection Cashmere
(79% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied with a soft haze.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using larger needles and swatch to match gauge.
This yarn comes in 25g / 75m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.52 balls of this.
Royal Cashmere
(79% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied with a soft haze.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using smaller needles and swatch to match gauge.
This yarn comes in 25g / 75m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.52 balls of this.
Pure Cashmere DK
(78% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied with a soft haze.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using larger needles and swatch to match gauge.
This yarn comes in 55g / 182m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.63 balls of this.
Cashmere 4-ply
(78% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied with a soft haze.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using larger needles and swatch to match gauge.
This yarn comes in 50g / 170m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.67 balls of this.
Trolley Case
(78% match)
$$$$$
The fiber content matches exactly.
The texture of this yarn is S-on-S plied rather than plied with a soft haze. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 132m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.86 balls of this.
Cashmere Premium
(77% match)
$$$$$
The texture of this yarn is also plied with a soft haze.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using larger needles and swatch to match gauge.
This yarn comes in 25g / 115m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.99 balls of this.
Luxury Collection Cardiff Classic
(77% match)
The texture of this yarn is also plied with a soft haze.
The fiber content matches exactly.
The qualities of this yarn are a very close match.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge does not match very well and may not be workable. Try using larger needles and swatch to match gauge.
This yarn comes in 25g / 112m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.02 balls of this.
Ombra della Sera
(74% match)
$$$$$
The fiber content is similar. This yarn contains: Cashmere (90%) and Nylon (10%)
This yarn is chained rather than plied with a soft haze, so the finished item will have a different look.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
The warmth, drape, elasticity, durability and softness of the fibers of this yarn are a reasonable match.
This yarn comes in 50g / 101m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 1.13 balls of this.
Brigadoon
(73% match)
$$$$$
The fiber content matches exactly.
The texture of this yarn is plied with a loose twist rather than plied with a soft haze. You may be able to make your item using this yarn, but the finished fabric will have a different look.
This yarn is less dense, giving a loftier feel. Your garment will be lighter than with the original yarn.
The gauge almost matches, but you may need to use larger needles. Swatch to check gauge.
Although the qualities of the fibers of this yarn are a close match, the construction of the yarn is different.
This yarn comes in 50g / 173m balls. For each ball of the original yarn you will need 0.66 balls of this.