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Fingering, DK, Chunky, Aran weights from singles

These yarns are mill twisted and steam set for us (to give a balanced yarn), starting from assorted high quality 100% cashmere singles yarns, mostly from Johnstons or other top UK spinners. Many of the singles were meant for weaving so have a higher twist level, and therefore in general even after washing they give a slightly tougher yarn than the very soft and fluffy 2/7NM, but last well in wear (which will give additional softness and bloom) and give crisper stitch definition... there are additional notes on some of the individual items, for example where double twisting gives a softer feel..

The 1/3.5NM yarns have a similar feel, but are single strand yarns spun by top UK mills, with a great crinkly texture. As singles yarns the 1/3.5 yarns do have a bit of residual twist..

The 1/4NM yarns are also singles, but soft-spun, slubby, steam-set ones ... they were originally meant for weaving thick scarves, with a very atractive texture, softer than the other yarns in this section though still not our softest cashmeres.. they are actually called "HandSpun" or HS yarns though they are mill spun then dyed in a "cottage industry" type operation... it should be said that some customers think they give a fascinating rustic fabric but some just think they are difficult to knit with...


100% Cashmere 9/18NM ORDK heavy dk wt pale butter

This is a pretty thick yarn, half way between our dk and aran weights... the 3 x 3 construction opens it out and makes it softer than the high twist singles would make it otherwise...

Length: 330 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $36.00
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100% Cashmere dk wt 4/12NM dark navy

this is pretty soft for one of our made from singles yarn...

Length: 500 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $32.00
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100% Cashmere dk wt 4/12NM black

this is pretty soft for one of our made from singles yarn...

Length: 500 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $32.00
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100% Cashmere dk wt 5/14NM bottle
Length: 460 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $36.00
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100% Cashmere dk wt 4/12NM claret

this is pretty soft for one of our made from singles yarn...

Length: 500 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $32.00
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100% Cashmere 1/4NM slubby soft spun singles HS caramel

this yarn gives great soft slubby texture when knitted, but was originally meant for weaving scarves, some customers love it but some have found some cones a bit of a challenge to knit...

to see a few skeins of this yarn after washing click here... the yardage given below is a minimum, individual cones may be a little finer..

Length: 600 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $30.00
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100% Cashmere 1/4NM slubby soft spun singles HS pale mushroom

this yarn gives great soft slubby texture when knitted, but was originally meant for weaving scarves, some customers love it but some have found some cones a bit of a challenge to knit...

to see a few skeins of this yarn after washing click here... the yardage given below is a minimum, individual cones may be a little finer..

Length: 600 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $30.00
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100% Cashmere 1/4NM slubby soft spun singles HS tea rose

this yarn gives great soft slubby texture when knitted, but was originally meant for weaving scarves, some customers love it but some have found some cones a bit of a challenge to knit...

to see a few skeins of this yarn after washing click here... the yardage given below is a minimum, individual cones may be a little finer..

Length: 600 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $30.00
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100% Cashmere 1/4NM slubby soft spun singles HS med blue

the HS in the yarn title means this yarn was spun to have the same properties as Hand Spun yarn, which means it has twisty bits and thin bits so is not everyone's cup of tea... but it gives a great, soft, rustic fabric..

to see a few skeins of this yarn after washing click here... the yardage given below is a minimum, individual cones may be a little finer..

Length: 600 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $30.00
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100% Cashmere fine dk wt 1/4NM slubby soft spun singles milk choc

although a singles yarn this has no noticeable twist or bias, with a soft slubby texture,... to see a few skeins of this yarn after washing click here... the yardage given below is a minimum, individual cones may be a little finer..

note we have found the odd knot when winding the 1/4s, hence these yarns are a little cheaper

Length: 600 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $32.00
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100% Cashmere 1/4NM slubby soft spun singles eau de nil

this yarn gives great soft slubby texture when knitted, but was originally meant for weaving scarves, some customers have found it a bit of a challenge to knit...

to see a few skeins of this yarn after washing click here... the yardage given below is a minimum, individual cones may be a little finer..

Length: 600 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $32.00
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100% Cashmere 1/4NM slubby soft spun singles HS grouse

this yarn gives great soft slubby texture when knitted, but was originally meant for weaving scarves, some customers love it but some have found some cones a bit of a challenge to knit...

to see a few skeins of this yarn after washing click here... the yardage given below is a minimum, individual cones may be a little finer..

Length: 600 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $30.00
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100% Cashmere 1/4NM slubby soft spun singles HS oatey

the HS in the yarn title means this yarn was spun to have the same properties as Hand Spun yarn, which means it has twisty bits and thin bits so is not everyone's cup of tea... but it gives a great, soft, rustic fabric..

to see a few skeins of this yarn after washing click here... the yardage given below is a minimum, individual cones may be a little finer..

Length: 600 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $30.00
Quantity:
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100% Cashmere 1/4NM slubby soft spun singles HS rose

this yarn gives great soft slubby texture when knitted, but was originally meant for weaving scarves, some customers love it but some have found some cones a bit of a challenge to knit...

to see a few skeins of this yarn after washing click here... the yardage given below is a minimum, individual cones may be a little finer..

Length: 600 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $30.00
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100% Cashmere fine dk wt 1/4NM slubby soft spun singles cantelope

although a singles yarn (we think spun by Hinchliffes) this has no noticeable twist or bias, with a soft slubby texture,... to see a few skeins of this yarn after washing click here... the yardage given below is a minimum, individual cones may be a little finer..

note we have found the odd knot when winding the 1/4s, hence these yarns are a little cheaper

Length: 600 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $32.00
Quantity:
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100% Cashmere fine dk wt 1/4NM slubby soft spun singles petal pink

although a singles yarn (we think spun by Hinchliffes) this has no noticeable twist or bias, with a soft slubby texture,... to see a few skeins of this yarn after washing click here... the yardage given below is a minimum, individual cones may be a little finer..

note we have found the odd knot when winding the 1/4s, hence these yarns are a little cheaper

Length: 600 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $32.00
Quantity:
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100% Cashmere 1/4NM slubby soft spun singles HS Oak

this yarn gives great soft slubby texture when knitted, but was originally meant for weaving scarves, some customers love it but some have found some cones a bit of a challenge to knit...

to see a few skeins of this yarn after washing click here... the yardage given below is a minimum, individual cones may be a little finer..

Length: 600 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $30.00
Quantity:
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100% Cashmere fine dk wt 1/4NM slubby soft spun singles sage

although a singles yarn (we think spun by Hinchliffes) this has no noticeable twist or bias, with a soft slubby texture,... to see a few skeins of this yarn after washing click here... the yardage given below is a minimum, individual cones may be a little finer..

note we have found the odd knot when winding the 1/4s, hence these yarns are a little cheaper

Length: 600 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $32.00
Quantity:
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100% Cashmere fine dk wt 1/4NM slubby soft spun singles romeo

although a singles yarn (we think spun by Hinchliffes) this has no noticeable twist or bias, with a soft slubby texture,... to see a few skeins of this yarn after washing click here... the yardage given below is a minimum, individual cones may be a little finer..

note we have found the odd knot when winding the 1/4s, hence these yarns are a little cheaper

Length: 600 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $32.00
Quantity:
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100% Cashmere 1/4NM slubby soft spun singles HS mouse

the HS in the yarn title means this yarn was spun to have the same properties as Hand Spun yarn, which emans it has twisty bits and thin bits so is not everyone's cup of tea... but it gives a great, soft, rustic fabric..

to see a few skeins of this yarn after washing click here... the yardage given below is a minimum, individual cones may be a little finer..

Length: 600 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $30.00
Quantity:
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100% Cashmere aran wt 3/6NM bracken

this is pretty soft for one of our made from singles yarn...

Length: 330 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $32.00
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100% Cashmere aran wt 3/6NM york

this is pretty soft for one of our made from singles yarn...

Length: 330 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $32.00
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100% Cashmere aran wt 3/6NM light purple

this is pretty soft for one of our made from singles yarn...

Length: 330 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $32.00
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100% Cashmere aran wt 3/6NM pale blue

this is pretty soft for one of our made from singles yarn...

Length: 330 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $32.00
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100% Cashmere dk wt 6/18NM mauve
Length: 450 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $32.00
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100% Cashmere 12/50 NM ORDK fingering wt mint

This yarn is twisted for us from 50s singles of 100% cashmere, woollen spun from shorter spun fibre which makes it a bit less soft, hence we have listed it with the ORDK yarns - lovely color though..

Length: 690 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $30.00
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100% Cashmere dk wt 4/12NM fawn

this is pretty soft for one of our made from singles yarn.. but it still isn't very fluffy..

Length: 500 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $32.00
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100% Cashmere dk wt 4/12NM camel

this is pretty soft for one of our made from singles yarn.. but it still isn't very fluffy..

Length: 500 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $32.00
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100% Cashmere 1/4NM slubby soft spun singles HS pale beige

the HS in the yarn title means this yarn was spun to have the same properties as Hand Spun yarn, which means it has twisty bits and thin bits so is not everyone's cup of tea... but it gives a great, soft, rustic fabric..

to see a few skeins of this yarn after washing click here... the yardage given below is a minimum, individual cones may be a little finer..

Length: 600 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $30.00
Quantity:
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100% Cashmere fine dk wt 1/4NM slubby soft spun singles peridot

although a singles yarn this has no noticeable twist or bias, with a soft slubby texture,... to see a few skeins of this yarn after washing click here... the yardage given below is a minimum, individual cones may be a little finer..

note we have found the odd knot when winding the 1/4s, hence these yarns are a little cheaper

Length: 600 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $32.00
Quantity:
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100% Cashmere 6/12NM ORDK Aran wt camel smoke

This is a double twisted yarn, giving an attractive texture

Length: 300 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $36.00
Quantity:
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100% Cashmere fine dk wt 1/4NM slubby soft spun singles sable

although a singles yarn this has no noticeable twist or bias, with a soft slubby texture,... to see a few skeins of this yarn after washing click here... the yardage given below is a minimum, individual cones may be a little finer..

note we have found the odd knot when winding the 1/4s, hence these yarns are a little cheaper

Length: 600 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $32.00
Quantity:
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100% Cashmere 12/50 NM ORDK fingering wt navy

This yarn is twisted for us from 50s singles of 100% cashmere, woollen spun from shorter spun fibre which makes it a bit less soft, hence we have listed it with the ORDK yarns - lovely color though..

Length: 690 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $30.00
Quantity:
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100% Cashmere fine dk wt 1/4NM slubby soft spun singles jelly tot

although a singles yarn this has no noticeable twist or bias, with a soft slubby texture,... to see a few skeins of this yarn after washing click here... the yardage given below is a minimum, individual cones may be a little finer..

note we have found the odd knot when winding the 1/4s, hence these yarns are a little cheaper

Length: 600 Yards.
Net Weight: 150 Grams
Item Price incl postage $32.00
Quantity:
There are 6 Items left
Fingering, DK, Chunky, Aran weights from singles

These yarns very significantly in thickness so please look at the individual yardages. A 150g cone of our standard dk weight would be 570 yards for comparison. Washing and knitting comments can be found in our knowledge base section. We are grateful to any customer who posts pictures or details of items knitted with these yarns (even swatches!) below...

NOTE we have found the ocassional knot when winding the 1/4s single slubbies, that's why they are a litlle bit cheaper..


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