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Cashmere Yarn: Pure Cashmere Wool Balls
Tessiland's cashmere yarn collection is our selection of cashmere wool and precious fibres for those who want something truly special: pure cashmere 100% Made in Italy, wool-silk-cashmere blend, superkid mohair and extrafine merino Superwash. Every ball is chosen for softness, yardage and feel at work — because knitting or crocheting with a precious fibre is a pleasure in itself.
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✨ TESSILAND STUDIOFrequently Asked Questions about Cashmere and Precious Yarns
Does pure cashmere itch or is it suitable for sensitive skin?
Quality pure cashmere does not itch: the fibres are much finer than ordinary wool and do not have the scales that cause irritation. It is in fact often recommended for sensitive skin and for babies. If you feel discomfort, the cashmere is likely low quality or heavily blended with other fibres.
How much does cashmere yarn cost? Is it worth buying from the manufacturer?
Tessiland Pure Cashmere is €9.90 per 25g ball — the lowest price you will find for a 100% Made in Italy pure cashmere wool yarn sold directly by the manufacturer with no middlemen. The Isabel blend (wool-silk-cashmere) starts from €4.90/25g. Buying from the manufacturer means paying for the fibre, not distribution margins.
How many balls do I need to knit a cashmere scarf?
For a classic scarf (approximately 180×20cm) with 25g pure cashmere balls, you typically need 4 to 6 balls on needles, depending on stitch thickness and tension. For a wider scarf or cable pattern, allow 1 to 2 extra balls. Always buy all the balls you need from the same dye lot to avoid colour differences.
Is cashmere better to knit or crochet?
Both work well, but cashmere really shines on knitting needles: the tension is more even and the fabric is softer and more compact. Crochet is excellent for light shawls and wraps. For Tessiland Pure Cashmere the recommended size is 3-4mm needles or 3.5-4mm crochet hook. Always make a tension swatch first: precious fibres behave very differently from acrylic.
Does cashmere pill? How do you remove pills?
Some initial pilling is normal in all precious yarns — it is the fibre settling after the first washes and wears. With quality cashmere the pilling naturally reduces and the garment becomes softer over time. To remove any pills, use a lint shaver gently without pulling the fibres.
What is the difference between cashmere and cachemire?
Cashmere and cachemire are the same fibre: cashmere is the universal English term, cachemire is the Italian and French spelling of the same name. Both refer to the ultra-fine fleece of the Hircus goat, raised mainly in Central Asia. Quality depends on the fibre diameter and the collection regions — not on the spelling.
