Sumptuously soft and wonderfully warm, Nigh Aran is the cashmere yarn every knitter dreams of, generous and indulgent yet light enough to float. It’s the yarn you reach for when you slow down to mark a special moment, a treasure to share with those dearest to your heart.

About This Yarn

• A plush, aran-weight sibling to our popular Nigh DK and our ethereal Nigh Fine yarns, Nigh Aran is 100% finest Mongolian cashmere, gathered from the insulating winter undercoat of goats who thrive in the region’s dramatic climate. Soft as eiderdown, toasty warm, and truly precious, this is cashmere at its most extraordinary and irresistible... An unforgettable knitting experience!
• This yarn begins with four tightly spun two-ply strands, gently twisted together into a round and buoyant multi-ply structure. Its many fine plies lend strength and durability to the naturally delicate cashmere fiber, while also making the yarn lofty enough to feel surprisingly light in your hands.
• Multiple washes at the mill after spinning and dyeing make Nigh Aran heavenly on your needles, every stitch a moment of pure delight. Once blocked, the yarn blooms as only cashmere can, forming an even fabric with a graceful drape, a veritable fog bank of cashmere halo rising from its surface.
• Explore our collection of Nigh Aran knitting patterns to discover how its exceptional coziness knits up into garments and accessories that envelop you in comfort and warmth.
• Nigh Aran's palette is classic and timeless, from the delicate shimmer of Pink Pearl to earthy Wren Feather and misty Ocean Storm. Perfect for life’s most wonderful moments, each color invites you to create breathtaking gifts, heirloom baby garments, and maybe even something special for yourself!

Product Details

• Content: 100% cashmere
• Weight: 55 grams (1.9 ounces)
• Length: 100 yards (91 meters)
• Gauge: 3.75-4.25 stitches per inch, worsted/aran-weight yarn
• Suggested Knitting Needle: US 7-9 (4.5-5.5 mm)
• Suggested Crochet Hook: G-I (4.5-5.5 mm) 
• Recommended Care: Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry
• Milled In: China

Sustainability + Environmental Impact

• The mill that makes this yarn is a member of the International Cooperation Committee for Animal Welfare and meets their Farm Animal Welfare Requirements.

Recommended Substitutions For Nigh Aran

• Looking for more yarn like this? Another plump and highly spun aran-weight yarn, Plenty is made with the softest extra-fine merino wool in the world, also amazing for gift knits. Overlapping on the finer side is Yonder, a yarn with similarly exceptional bloom made of alpaca and highland wool, and on the thicker side is Till, our Andean highland wool yarn in a huge rainbow of colors. For a plant-based option, try our cotton and linen June Worsted!
• Find so many more yarns you'll love by exploring our other worsted/aran-weight yarn and cashmere yarn, all available only at Purl Soho.
• Learn more about how to substitute yarn with our confidence-boosting Yarn Substitution Made Easy article!

Learn More

• Learn more about cashmere yarn with our ultimate guide! Discover where cashmere comes from, find out what cashmere yarn feels like and how it behaves, explore different types of cashmere yarn, and even learn how to care for your finished cashmere hand-knits!
• Learn all about worsted-weight yarn, too, including what makes yarn a worsted weight, and what the difference is between worsted weight and similar-but-different aran weight? Get the answers to all your questions and find just the right worsted-weight yarn for your knitting pattern!