Our Nigh DK yarn is a 100% cashmere yarn that comes from the most exquisite, amazingly soft fiber you can imagine!

About This Yarn

• From Mongolia, the source of much of the world’s finest cashmere, this yarn comes from the downy winter undercoat of the goats who live in the extreme temperatures of this region... Designed by nature to be lightweight and super toasty!
• Once our cashmere has been gathered, spun, and dyed, we take the extra step of washing the finished yarn several times. This means Nigh DK is unbelievably soft as you’re knitting, not just after you block it, so the knitting feels as good as the wearing!
• A DK (or light worsted) weight yarn, Nigh DK has four even plies and knits into a beautiful, even fabric with a soft halo that floats above the fabric’s surface, a distinctive characteristic of fine cashmere yarns. It is thin enough to feel streamlined and elegant and thick enough to feel substantial and toasty.
• Nigh DK is available in a palette of nearly two dozen colors, some solid, some gently heathered, all gorgeous. Explore our collection of knitting patterns in Nigh DK and experience the joy of knitting this truly extraordinary yarn!
• For a lace- to fingering-weight yarn or a plush aran-weight yarn in the same beautiful cashmere, check out Nigh Fine and Nigh Aran!

Product Details

• Content: 100% cashmere
• Weight: 55 grams (1.9 ounces)
• Length: 199 yards (182 meters)
• Gauge: 5.5-6 stitches per inch, light worsted/DK-weight yarn
• Suggested Knitting Needle: US 4-6 (3.5-4 mm)
• Suggested Crochet Hook: E-F (3.5-4 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 DK

• Looking for more yarn like this? Check out our amazingly soft, hand-dyed superwash merino yarn, Pepper, a machine-washable yarn that knits up at a similar gauge. For a plant-based option, cast on with Cotton Chirp DK, our incredibly soft Peruvian Pima cotton yarn. Another option at a similar gauge but a lower price point is our very lovable Good Wool, made with 100% Andean highland wool.
• Find so many other yarns you'll love by exploring our other DK-weight yarn and other 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!
• Also find out what DK-weight yarn is all about with our What Is DK Yarn? article. Unravel the mysteries of its name and what it means to look for and knit with the Goldilocks of yarn weight... Not too thick and not too thin!