| Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Baby |
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| Written by Barbara Rottman | |||
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The Look Cashmere is immediately linked in our minds with images of glamour, luxury and softness. Why so? After all, isn’t cashmere really just the hair of a goat? Yes and no. The most desirable cashmere is the downy and extraordinarily fine undercoat of Kashmir goats raised in the harsh climates of Mongolia, where the dense undercoat insulates the animals. Cashmere is gathered once a year, when the goats shed their winter coats in spring. Because of the rarity and small quantities produced, cashmere is one of the world’s most costly fibers. Yet, even cashmere is improved as a hand knitting yarn when it is blended with wool or other fibers that add strength and body. Cashmerino Baby is a blend of soft merino wool, microfiber and cashmere.
The Feel Cashmerino Baby looks and feels like pure luxury. From the first touch, you’ll be taken in by Cashmerino Baby. This quality yarn is richly dyed in beautiful tones, extraordinarily soft and satiny smooth. Cashmerino Baby is as soft as tender baby skin and a perfect choice for babies or anyone else you want to pamper. This yarn scores #10 on the softness scale.
The Patterns Dozens of books by Debbie Bliss, all filled with exquisite pattern ideas are available to stoke your imagination. You’ll find projects for any skill level and any purpose among the many patterns from this popular designer. Test it out with a small project like a pair of baby bootees, a bonnet or surplice and you will find yourself looking for more reasons to use this terrific yarn.
Color Range Ten new colors expand Cashmerino Baby’s range to 49 colors. You can choose traditional pastel to bold brights and everything in between. The rich palette opens a world of color suitable for any project.
Working It Cashmerino Baby is the type of yarn that makes you happy to be a knitter. This satiny soft yarn is highly resilient, delivering up an elastic fabric that is soft and pliable so it drapes gracefully. All these qualities are very desirable for babies who should be swaddled in soft but stretchy garments and blankets.
What I’d Like to Make with It Remarkably, the luxury qualities of Cashmerino Baby are available in a machine washable yarn, making it an ideal choice for any baby garment. You won’t have to look far to find charming baby knits; choosing just one of the many fashionable baby designs by Debbie Bliss will be a greater challenge.
Knitting Outside the Box Don’t restrict your thinking to babies and children’s use just because the label says “baby”. This fine fingering weight yarn will be an excellent choice for a sweater set, lacy shell or shawl, too.
Blocking It Lay flat to dry.
Washing It Surprisingly, this soft, luxurious yarn is machine washable. That’s a big plus for a baby yarn, especially for busy moms who may not appreciate the meditative pleasures of soaking and hand washing delicate hand knitted goods.
Wearability There is very little haze to develop into pills. Of course, that doesn’t mean you can launder this with your bath towels and jeans. With proper care, this yarn will last as long as the garment fits the baby and can then be retired for years of service as doll/bear clothing or preserved in tissue for the next generation. Overall Recommendation Cashmerino Baby is a soft and supple yarn that earns a #10 rating.
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