Cashmere Tweed Yarn by Cariaggi NEW HARRIS is a rare luxury Italian fingering weight yarn made from 100% pure cashmere, with approximately 400 meters per 100 g. This exceptional tweed cashmere combines the softness and warmth of premium Italian cashmere with the timeless character of classic tweed texture.

The base color is a sophisticated taupe melange with subtle light green tweed flecks that create depth, richness, and a refined natural look. This is not loud or rustic tweed — it is elegant luxury tweed with a very soft, understated appearance typical of high-end Italian knitwear.

I knitted my sample using US size 4 needles in a single strand and washed it twice. After each wash, the fabric became noticeably softer, fuller, and slightly puffier. This yarn truly blooms beautifully with washing and wear, developing an even softer and more luxurious hand over time.

This yarn is especially perfect for people sensitive to traditional wool yarns or those who prefer soft, non-itchy luxury fibers.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Cariaggi, Italy
• Article: NEW HARRIS
• Fiber Content: 100% Cashmere
• Yarn Category: Fingering Weight
• Yarn Count: Nm 2/8
• Yardage: approx. 400 m / 437 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Ultra-soft luxury cashmere
• Elegant tweed texture with subtle flecks
• Featherlight warmth without heaviness
• Soft matte finish
• Becomes fuller, puffier, and softer after washing
• Gentle against sensitive skin

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
NEW HARRIS is a true luxury cashmere tweed — a rare combination because tweed yarns are often associated with rougher rustic wool textures. Cariaggi created something completely different here: a refined Italian cashmere tweed that keeps all the softness and elegance of luxury cashmere while adding visual texture and timeless tweed character.

The taupe melange base with soft green tweed flecks creates a sophisticated natural palette that works beautifully for timeless garments and elevated everyday knitwear.

Unlike many cashmere yarns that remain very flat, this yarn develops more body and softness after washing. The fabric blooms beautifully, becoming increasingly soft and luxurious over time.

This is exactly the type of yarn used for understated luxury knitwear — elegant, timeless, and quietly expensive-looking.

✧ Fiber Profile
• 100% Cashmere Goat Fiber
• Exceptional softness and warmth
• Lightweight luxury feel
• Breathable and comfortable
• Non-itchy and skin-friendly
• Develops softer bloom after washing

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
This yarn is substantial enough for comfortable single-strand hand knitting, which is one of the reasons it is such a pleasure to work with.

In one strand, it creates lightweight yet warm luxury fabric with excellent softness and drape. It is perfect for sweaters, scarves, shawls, hats, cardigans, and refined accessories.

It can also be held double for warmer, fuller garments with more body and texture.

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Creates soft luxury tweed fabric
• Adds elegant visual texture without roughness
• Produces lightweight warmth
• Develops beautiful bloom and softness after washing
• Gives garments timeless high-end appearance
• Creates sophisticated understated luxury style

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Luxury sweaters and pullovers
• Soft cardigans
• Scarves and shawls
• Hats, cowls, and gloves
• Refined textured accessories
• Timeless heirloom knitwear

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
(single strand approximate usage)

• Hat: approx. 100 g
• Scarf or cowl: approx. 120–220 g
• Shawl: approx. 150–250 g
• Sweater (S–M): approx. 300–450 g
• Sweater (L–XL): approx. 450–650 g
• Cardigan: approx. 450–700 g

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Silk yarns — increase drape and elegance
• Fine merino — adds elasticity and structure
• Mohair on silk — adds airy halo and softness
• Linen — adds stability and contrast texture
• Other fine cashmere yarns — creates richer luxury fabric

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Sample knitted with US size 4 needles in one strand
• Approx. 3.5–4.0 mm needles recommended for single strand
• Larger needles create softer, airier fabric
• Double strand may require larger sizes depending on desired fabric

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Excellent for luxury woven scarves and wraps
• Suitable for soft textured woven fabrics
• Beautiful for refined lightweight textile development

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold with gentle cashmere detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry and reshape while damp
• Store folded rather than hanging
• Fabric becomes softer and fuller after washing