A rare luxury yarn with couture charm ▣ – TAURUS by RiGo, Italy, is a fluffy, soft base yarn spun from baby alpaca, wrapped with a multicolored shiny viscose thread, and accented with tiny boucle nubs (“shishibriki”). This aran-weight yarn offers a rich, textured surface and exceptional softness — perfect for Chanel-style knitwear or other statement pieces.

⚑ Product Specifications:
• Manufacturer: RiGo, Italy
• Article: TAURUS
• Fiber Content: 50% Baby Alpaca, 32% Viscose, 18% Polyamide (Shishibriki)
• Yarn Weight: Aran
• Yarn Count: Nm 1800
• Yardage: 180 meters / 100g (196 yards / 3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

✦ Texture & Feel:
Fluffy, soft base yarn made of baby alpaca, wrapped with a multicolored, shiny viscose thread, and also adorned with small boucle nubs – "SHISHIBRIKI". The yarn is exceptionally soft and visually very striking.

➤ Recommended Uses:
Ideal for Chanel-style jackets, statement cardigans, textured sweaters, and accessories where a rich, eye-catching surface is desired.

✧ Tips & Recommendations:
Because of its texture, this yarn works beautifully in simple stitch patterns that let the fibers and nubs shine. Combine with a solid yarn for structured edges or trims.

➤ Recommended Needles/Hooks:
• Knitting: 4.5–5.5 mm (US 7–9)
• Crochet: 5.0–6.0 mm (US H–J)

➤ Weaving Suitability:
Suitable for weft in textured or decorative weaving. Not recommended for warp.

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage:
• Chanel-style Jacket: 500–600g (900–1080 m / 980–1180 yd)
• Sweater (M): 400–500g (720–900 m / 785–980 yd)
• Scarf/Wrap: 200–300g (360–540 m / 392–590 yd)

⟳ Care Instructions:
• Hand wash gently in cold water with mild detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry out of direct sunlight