McIntosh | CALM® | DK

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CALM – Cashmere Softness, Beautiful Definition Settle into the exceptional softness of CALM, a luxurious blend of extra fine merino and pure cashmere. The merino measures just 16 m icrons, creating an indulgently soft yarn that feels beautiful against the skin. Spun using both Z and S twists, CALM creates crisp, balanced stitch definition that allows every detail of your knitting to shine. Each cake is individually hand-dyed to order in a semi-solid colourway, adding subtle depth and visual texture to the finished fabric. Perfect for: Soft, luxurious garments Next-to-skin accessories Cables and textured stitches Baby and children’s knits Special gift projects Exclusive to McIntosh, this distinctive fibre blend and spinning technique bring together cashmere luxury, merino softness and beautifully defined stitches in one irresistible DK yarn. Yarn Composition: 80% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 20% Pure Cashmere Merino Fineness: 16 microns Length: ~150m / 164 yards Cake Weight: 50g / 1.76oz Yarn Weight: Double Knitting (DK) Needle / Hook Size: 4mm / US 6 Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to make a 10cm / 4 inch square Washing: Hand wash in cool water and lay flat to dry. A note on colour: Colours can appear differently under changing light and across electronic screens. As every cake is hand-dyed, slight variations between cakes and dye batches are part of the yarn’s unique character. Show more