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Loro Piana · SilkLu 1550 · 1500m/100g (1640yds/3.5oz) · 61% Cashmere (WS) 33% Silk (Se) 3% Polyamide (PA) 3% Lurex

SilkLu 1550 by Loro Piana is a pinnacle of Italian textile craftsmanship — a super-fine thread blending 61% cashmere, 33% silk, 3% polyamide, and 3% lurex into a yarn of extraordinary refinement. Loro Piana's cashmere is a benchmark of quality: carefully selected, with an exceptionally long fiber length that delivers unrivaled softness and warmth.

Silk adds a living, pearlescent luster and weightless drape that transforms every fabric into something luminous. The lurex introduces a subtle shimmer — not flashy, but quietly opulent, like light catching a fine fabric. Polyamide reinforces the structure delicately, without altering the thread's inherent character.

SilkLu 1550 performs beautifully as a standalone yarn — and equally as a companion thread, instantly elevating any yarn it is combined with to a higher level of luxury.

Versatile Use

At 1500m/100g, SilkLu 1550 works from fingering through worsted weight for hand knitting and crochet. For machine knitting, finer strand combinations are equally possible. The cashmere-silk-lurex blend retains its signature character at every strand count — warm, soft, luminous, and refined throughout. Ideal for sweaters, cardigans, tops, shawls, and accessories where luxury is non-negotiable.

Fiber Content

61% Cashmere (WS) · 33% Silk/Seta (Se) · 3% Polyamide (PA) · 3% Lurex

Yarn Weight & Meterage

3 strands (Fingering): ~500m/100g (~547yds) · needles 3.5–4mm · hook 3.5–4mm

5 strands (DK): ~300m/100g (~328yds) · needles 4.5–5mm · hook 4.5–5mm

7 strands (Worsted): ~214m/100g (~234yds) · needles 5.5–6mm · hook 5.5–6mm

Project Yardage Estimates

Top/Tee

3 strands (Fingering): 215–280g (1075–1400m / 1177–1532yds)

5 strands (DK): 270–350g (810–1050m / 886–1149yds)

7 strands (Worsted): 350–455g (749–974m / 820–1066yds)

Sweater

3 strands (Fingering): 260–345g (1300–1725m / 1423–1888yds)

5 strands (DK): 325–435g (975–1305m / 1067–1428yds)

7 strands (Worsted): 430–605g (920–1295m / 1007–1417yds)

Cardigan

3 strands (Fingering): 320–460g (1600–2300m / 1751–2517yds)

5 strands (DK): 400–575g (1200–1725m / 1313–1888yds)

7 strands (Worsted): 560–795g (1198–1702m / 1311–1863yds)

Care Instructions

Hand wash gently in cool water

Use a mild detergent suitable for cashmere, silk, and delicate fiber blends

Lay flat to dry on a horizontal surface

Do not wring, twist, or agitate

Silk becomes weaker when wet — handle with extra care

Steam lightly at low temperature if necessary

Swatching Required

A washed and thoroughly dried swatch is essential. The cashmere-silk blend may bloom slightly after washing while fully revealing the silk's natural luster. The blend significantly affects drape and gauge, so accurate swatching ensures proper fit and yardage estimates.

Disclaimers

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