HIMALAYA by GG FILATI is an extraordinary luxury Italian yarn blending Yak, Cashmere, Silk, and Merino into one exceptionally soft, warm, and refined lace-weight yarn designed for elegant knitwear and sophisticated cold-weather garments. With approximately 500 meters per 100 g, this yarn creates lightweight yet insulating fabric with beautiful softness, gentle halo, elegant drape, and a rich natural luxury appearance.

This is the kind of yarn that immediately feels expensive in your hands. Yak fiber gives the yarn warmth, strength, and beautiful depth of color, Cashmere adds softness and loft, Silk brings elegant drape and subtle sheen, while Merino contributes elasticity and structure. Together, these fibers create balanced luxury fabric that feels soft, breathable, warm, and incredibly wearable.

I personally knitted and washed a sample using two strands and US size 4 needles, and the result was truly amazing — soft, elegant, warm, and luxurious with beautiful stitch definition and excellent fabric behavior after washing.

This is exactly the type of yarn used for luxury sweaters, shawls, scarves, cardigans, and refined winter knitwear with a true high-end European appearance.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: GG FILATI, Italy
• Article: HIMALAYA
• Fiber Content: 50% Yak, 15% Cashmere, 20% Silk, 15% Merino Wool
• Yarn Category: Lace
• Yarn Count: Nm 3/15
• Yardage: approx. 500 m / 546 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Extremely soft and warm
• Elegant natural luxury texture
• Soft halo from yak and cashmere
• Smoothness and drape from silk
• Lightweight but insulating
• Refined and sophisticated fabric feel
• Beautiful stitch definition after washing

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
HIMALAYA combines four premium luxury fibers into one balanced yarn designed for warmth, softness, elegance, and durability.

What makes this yarn especially valuable:
• very high yak fiber content
• luxury cashmere softness
• silk-enhanced drape and sheen
• merino elasticity and structure
• lightweight warmth without bulk
• refined Italian spinning quality

Yak fiber is especially prized because it is warmer than merino wool while remaining lightweight and breathable. Combined with cashmere and silk, the result is fabric that feels soft, elegant, insulating, and luxurious without heaviness.

The yarn blooms beautifully after washing and creates rich, sophisticated knitwear with depth and texture.

✧ Fiber Profile
• Yak — warmth, softness, natural depth
• Cashmere — softness and loft
• Silk — drape, sheen, and elegance
• Merino Wool — elasticity and structure
• Balanced luxury blend with excellent warmth-to-weight ratio

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
This yarn is extremely versatile.

Best used:
• Single strand for lightweight elegant fabric
• Double strand for fuller luxury knitwear
• Sweaters and cardigans
• Shawls and scarves
• Machine knitting
• Luxury blending projects

The sample was knitted in TWO STRANDS with US size 4 needles and washed beautifully.

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Creates soft luxury fabric
• Adds warmth without heaviness
• Produces elegant drape and softness
• Creates refined high-end texture
• Makes simple stitches look expensive
• Produces beautiful polished knitwear after washing

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage (Projects)
• Luxury sweaters and pullovers
• Elegant cardigans
• Shawls and wraps
• Scarves and cowls
• Hats and winter accessories
• Lightweight luxury knitwear
• Refined layering garments

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Sweater (M): approx. 300–500 g
• Cardigan: approx. 350–550 g
• Shawl / Wrap: approx. 100–250 g
• Scarf: approx. 100–200 g
• Hat: approx. 100–150 g

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Silk Mohair — additional halo and softness
• Cashmere — ultimate luxury softness
• Merino — additional structure and elasticity
• Fine Silk — elegant drape and sheen

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Single strand: approx. 2.5–3.5 mm
• Double strand: approx. 3.5–5.0 mm
• Crochet Hooks: adjust depending on desired fabric
• Excellent for machine knitting

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Excellent for luxury weaving
• Suitable for scarves and shawls
• Creates lightweight warm woven fabric
• Softens beautifully after finishing

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold with wool detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry
• Store folded, not hanging