Cariaggi · Avalon 2/8000 · 4000m/4374yds per 100g/3.5oz · 100% Merino (WV)

Avalon 2/8000 by Cariaggi is pure merino at its most refined — a gossamer-weight thread of extraordinary fineness from one of Italy's most respected luxury yarn specialists. At 4000m/100g this is merino in its most concentrated, most delicate, and most demanding form: an ultra-fine thread that requires patience and considered multi-strand knitting, and rewards both generously with fabric of exceptional quality.

The thread is smooth, even, and extraordinarily soft, with the natural warmth, gentle elasticity, and refined surface that only the finest merino fiber can produce. Each strand adds presence without weight, warmth without bulk, and a consistency that speaks directly to Cariaggi's decades of expertise in luxury fiber spinning. At higher strand counts it builds into structured, beautifully soft garments that retain merino's essential character throughout.

Avalon 2/8000 works beautifully as a standalone yarn at multiple strand counts and as an exceptional companion thread, adding pure merino softness, warmth, and natural elasticity to any combination.

Versatile Use

At 4000m/100g, Avalon 2/8000 works from fingering through worsted weight for hand knitting and crochet. For machine knitting, finer strand combinations are equally possible. Pure merino maintains its softness, warmth, and natural elasticity at every strand count. Ideal for the finest sweaters, cardigans, shawls, and accessories where exceptional merino quality defines the finished piece.

Fiber Content

100% Merino (WV)

Yarn Weight & Meterage

8 strands (Fingering): 500m/547yds per 100g/3.5oz · needles 3.5–4mm · hook 3.5–4mm

11 strands (Fingering): 364m/398yds per 100g/3.5oz · needles 3.5–4mm · hook 3.5–4mm

13 strands (Sport): 308m/337yds per 100g/3.5oz · needles 4–4.5mm · hook 4–4.5mm

16 strands (DK): 250m/273yds per 100g/3.5oz · needles 4.5–5mm · hook 4.5–5mm

20 strands (Worsted): 200m/219yds per 100g/3.5oz · needles 5.5–6mm · hook 5.5–6mm

Project Yardage Estimates

Top/Tee

8 strands = 500m/100g (Fingering): 160–200g (800–1000m / 876–1094yds)

11 strands = 364m/100g (Fingering): 220–275g (801–1001m / 877–1096yds)

13 strands = 308m/100g (Sport): 260–325g (801–1001m / 877–1096yds)

16 strands = 250m/100g (DK): 320–400g (800–1000m / 876–1094yds)

20 strands = 200m/100g (Worsted): 400–500g (800–1000m / 876–1094yds)

Sweater

8 strands = 500m/100g (Fingering): 220–280g (1100–1400m / 1205–1532yds)

11 strands = 364m/100g (Fingering): 302–385g (1099–1401m / 1204–1533yds)

13 strands = 308m/100g (Sport): 357–455g (1100–1401m / 1205–1533yds)

16 strands = 250m/100g (DK): 440–560g (1100–1400m / 1205–1532yds)

20 strands = 200m/100g (Worsted): 550–700g (1100–1400m / 1205–1532yds)

Cardigan

8 strands = 500m/100g (Fingering): 280–360g (1400–1800m / 1532–1971yds)

11 strands = 364m/100g (Fingering): 385–495g (1401–1801m / 1533–1972yds)

13 strands = 308m/100g (Sport): 455–584g (1401–1799m / 1533–1969yds)

16 strands = 250m/100g (DK): 560–720g (1400–1800m / 1532–1971yds)

20 strands = 200m/100g (Worsted): 700–900g (1400–1800m / 1532–1971yds)

Care Instructions

Hand wash gently in cool water

Use a mild detergent suitable for merino

Lay flat to dry on a horizontal surface

Do not wring, twist, or agitate

Steam lightly at low temperature if necessary

Swatching Required

A washed and thoroughly dried swatch is essential. Pure merino may bloom slightly after washing, enhancing softness and altering gauge. Accurate swatching is particularly important at this fineness, small gauge differences multiply significantly across a garment.

Disclaimers

Color may appear different due to screen and lighting. Yarn is not eligible for return or exchange.