New Yarn: Cashmere Merino Bloom
We are thrilled to announce that we have created our first cashmere-blend yarn, using the softest, most exquisite cashmere we could find. Introducing Cashmere Merino Bloom, a classic plied yarn with a touch of something very special!
Cashmere Merino Bloom is pure knitting joy: Every stitch falls into place, every row feels right, and every inch brings deeper satisfaction. With 25% cashmere, it is incredibly soft and supple, and with 75% extra fine merino wool, it is elastic and durable.
A light worsted weight, Cashmere Merino Bloom is a wonderful yarn for just about everything and everyone, from sweaters and blankets, to hats and scarves. It is gentle for babies and sensitive skin, and it is toasty warm for winter weather.
Cashmere Merino Bloom’s palette is as soft and natural as the yarn itself. In solids, heathers, and helixes, the colors range from warm Honey Pink to cool Lavender Moon, and from earthy Tide Pool to ethereal Dove Gray.
Our very first project in Cashmere Merino Bloom is a study in texture and beauty. Incredibly soft and cozy, our Fluffy Brioche Hats show off this yarn’s lovely stitch definition and gentle glow. The free pattern is sized from babies to adults and is full of helpful tips and fun little challenges!
Knitting with yarn that contains really great cashmere is a rare and beautiful pleasure. Browse the entire collection here and enjoy Cashmere Merino Bloom!
It looks absolutely divine! I can only imagine what a pleasure it is to feel it slip through the fingers!
Your yarn and patterns are amazing. Having just returned from2 weeks in Peru I learned that alpaca is a sustainable yarn. The alpaca do not damage the land while grazing and it can still be farmed. The goat that produces cashmere devastates the land with grazing and produces barren land. Baby alpaca feels as luxurious and actually is easier to care for in a garment. We all need to care for the land even if it is not in our country.
Respectfully
Laura.
This yarn looks lovely, but it would be helpful if you put the weight of the skein, size of needle or hook and tension.
HI Kerry,
Thanks for writing in! We are so excited about our new Cashmere Merino Bloom! This post is to introduce Cashmere Merino Bloom and to show off its lovely glamour shots. We include all of the information on the product page and I will include it here for you as well. We will certainly keep your request in mind for any furture yarn releases!
Content: 75% Extra Fine Merino Wool and 25% Cashmere
Weight: 100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Length: 218 yards (199 meters)
Gauge: 5 – 5.5 stitches per inch
Suggested Knitting Needle: US 5 – 7 (3.75 – 4.5 mm)
Suggested Crochet Hook: E – G (3.75 – 4.5 mm)
Recommended Care: Hand Wash
Best,
Cassy
How many yards are there?
Hi Karen,
Thanks for the question! Cashmere Merino Bloom comes in 218 yard skeins!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Looks heavenly. Wish I could get now!! I will definitely budget for a couple of colors though. I love all the colors. Great job Purl Soho.
Do you have any recommended scarf patters? If yes, how many skeins for each pattern.
Hi Sandy,
Thanks for writing in! While we do not yet have any scarf patterns written for Cashmere Merino Bloom. However, it does have a similar gauge to our Mulberry Merino. As such, our Broken Garter Scarf would work well as would the Mistake Rib Scarf. Cashmere Merino Bloom does have a little less yardage than Mulberry Merino so you will need 1 additional skein for each project or you could make each a little narrower or a little shorter.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Is this yarn available in the U.K.? Also, how much does it need for the lovely cabled sweater?
Hi Maddi,
Thanks for writing in! This lovely yarn is only available through Purl Soho. The good news is that we do ship internationally! Details about shipping can be found here: https://www.purlsoho.com/shipping/
For the Botanical Yoke Pullover, you will need roughly 1500 yards for the 34¼, roughly 1700 yards for the 37¾, roughly 1900 from the 41¼, roughly 2200 yards for the 44½, and roughly 2400 yards for the 48.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hello! I bought four skeins of this delightful yarn and would like to make a wrap for a young woman I know who will be undergoing chemo. Would I be able to knit an Elementary Wrap substituting this yarn or will I have to make adjustments? Thank you!
Hello Denise,
Thank you for reaching out! This yarn should work beautifully for the Elementary wrap. I don’t think you will need to make any adjustments and it will be extra cozy with the Cashmere.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
I love the cashmere merino bloom yarn. Do you have patterns using this yarn? Maybe a spring sweater or vest.
Thanks
Hi Debbie,
Thanks for reaching out! I’m so glad to hear you’re loving the Cashmere Merino Bloom! We have several projects featuring this beautiful yarn, but a few of my favorites you might enjoy are the Quartz Pullover, The Incline Decline Cardigan, and our new Bas Relief Wrap.
I hope this gives you some fun ideas for projects using Cashmere Merino Bloom!
Happy Knitting,
Kelsey