A rare designer yarn with a couture twist ✨ — Fine cotton with a whisper of stretch, made for FENDI’s Donna capsule collection 2024. Ultra-fine and elegant, with subtle “shishibriki” texture knots and a dry, contemporary feel.

📍 YARN WILL BE WOUND ON ONE CONE PER COLOR FOR THE PURCHASED WEIGHT

🧶 Product Specifications:
• Manufacturer: ILARIA S.R.L., Italy
• Article: CORSAIR
• Fiber Content: 97% Cotton, 3% Polyamide (Elastane or Spandex)
• Yarn Weight: Lace
• Yarn Count: Nm 16000
• Yardage: 1600 meters / 100g (1749 yards / 3.52 oz)
It features tiny decorative knots (known as “shishibriki”) every inch and has a subtle rubbery stretch due to the elastane. Not suitable for single-strand use—it is designed to be held double or in multiples, or blended with other yarns to achieve that rich, modern tweed effect.

✨ Texture & Feel:
• Dry, crisp, and airy with a fine-grain feel
• Light bounce and tension from elastane
• Knotted texture adds couture-style surface detail
• Slight stretch with a refined matte look

🧶 Recommended Uses:
• Blended tweed-effect garments
• Structured scarves, vests, and cardigans
• Designer-style layering fabrics
• Lightweight summer pieces with texture

🧷 Recommended Needles/Hooks:
• DO NOT use as a single strand
• Hold 4–5 strands together or blend with other yarns
• Suggested needle size (held together): 3.5mm–5mm
• Works beautifully in textured stitches and structured panels

🧵 Weaving Suitability:
• Best used in weft or as an accent in warp
• Combine with smoother fibers for balance
• Knotting creates visual depth when woven densely

📏 Recommended Yarn Usage (Held Together):
• Short-sleeve top – 250–300g
• Sweater – 350–450g
• Shawl or wrap – 150–200g
• Lightweight cardigan – 400–500g

🧪 Blending Possibilities:
• Pair with wool or cashmere to create structured softness
• Mix with silk or viscose for subtle sheen and movement
• Combine with mohair for added halo and weight
• Use in marled or textured projects to add couture character

💡 Helpful Notes:
• Not intended for use as a single strand
• Pre-washing swatches is highly recommended—yarn softens and opens up
• Perfect for those who love experimentation and fashion-forward design
• Works beautifully in held-together colorwork or dimensional stitchwork

🫧 Care Instructions:
• Hand wash gently in cold water with mild detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry out of direct sunlight