Cashmere Silk Yarn by FILCOM RITA is an extraordinary luxury Italian lace weight yarn made from 60% Cashmere and 40% Silk, with approximately 700 meters per 100 g. This refined Italian blend combines the buttery softness and warmth of premium cashmere with the luminous elegance and fluid drape of silk, creating an exceptionally sophisticated yarn for heirloom-quality knitwear and accessories.

This yarn feels incredibly soft, smooth, airy, and elegant in the hand. The silk gives the fabric graceful movement and subtle natural sheen, while the cashmere creates warmth, softness, and a beautifully luxurious bloom.

RITA is exactly the type of yarn associated with high-end Italian designer knitwear — delicate, refined, timeless, and quietly luxurious.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: FILCOM, Italy
• Article: RITA
• Fiber Content: 60% Cashmere, 40% Silk
• Yarn Category: Lace Weight
• Yarn Count: Nm 2/14000
• Yardage: approx. 700 m / 766 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Ultra-soft and silky
• Featherlight luxury feel
• Elegant fluid drape
• Soft natural sheen from silk
• Warm without heaviness
• Smooth, refined, and skin-friendly

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
RITA is a truly elevated luxury blend. Cashmere and silk together create one of the most elegant yarn combinations in the world of fine knitting.

Cashmere adds softness, warmth, and airy bloom, while silk contributes drape, luminosity, strength, and sophistication. Together they create fabric that feels delicate yet rich, lightweight yet luxurious.

Unlike heavier winter yarns, this blend creates refined wearable luxury that works beautifully across seasons. The resulting fabric feels soft and fluid against the skin and develops a timeless designer-quality appearance.

This is the type of yarn that transforms even simple stitches into elegant high-end knitwear.

✧ Fiber Profile
• Cashmere: softness, warmth, and luxury bloom
• Silk: drape, strength, elegance, and sheen
• Blend: refined lightweight luxury fabric with exceptional softness and movement

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
This is a fine lace-weight yarn. In a single strand, it creates delicate, airy fabric perfect for lace shawls, wraps, lightweight scarves, layering garments, and elegant accessories.

For sweaters, cardigans, and more practical garments, many knitters may prefer holding 2 strands together to create fuller fabric while preserving softness and drape.

This yarn is also exceptional for machine knitting, weaving, crochet, and luxury mixed-strand projects.

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Creates elegant flowing fabric
• Adds softness and refined drape
• Produces lightweight luxury garments
• Gives projects high-end designer appearance
• Creates beautiful movement and softness in finished fabric
• Elevates even simple knitting patterns

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Lace shawls and wraps
• Lightweight sweaters and cardigans
• Luxury scarves and cowls
• Elegant layering garments
• Fine accessories
• Luxury machine knitting
• Heirloom-quality knitwear

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
(single strand approximate usage)

• Lace shawl: approx. 100–150 g
• Wrap or stole: approx. 150–250 g
• Lightweight sweater (S–M): approx. 300–450 g
• Sweater (L–XL): approx. 450–600 g
• Scarf or cowl: approx. 100–200 g

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Mohair on silk — creates airy halo luxury
• Fine cashmere — adds warmth and fullness
• Linen — creates elegant texture contrast
• Merino wool — improves structure and elasticity
• Sequins yarns — creates couture-style fabric effects

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Single strand: approx. 2.0–3.0 mm / US 0–2.5
• Double strand: larger needles depending on desired fabric
• Excellent for openwork lace and fluid draping stitches

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Excellent for luxury woven scarves and wraps
• Creates soft fluid woven fabric
• Beautiful for lightweight elegant textiles
• Suitable for heirloom weaving projects

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold with gentle cashmere/silk detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry and reshape while damp
• Store folded rather than hanging
• Avoid direct sunlight during drying
• Fabric softens beautifully with careful washing