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Apr 11, 2008
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Pashmina by Lana Grossa, made in Italy 
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Pashmina is a perfect solution if you want something that feels similar to cashmere, but 30-45 percent less in cost. This blend of extra fine Merino and Cashmere feels like 100% extra fine Merino, but loftier, lighter and softer. The name "Pashmina" refers to a type of cashmere wool, textiles made from it, or pashmina goats - a special breed of goat indigenous to high altitudes of the Himalayas. Persian "pashm" means "wool". This type of wool has been used for thousands of years (from 15th centure) to make high-quality shawls that also bear the same name. The finest pashmina shawls are made in Kashmir by specially skilled artisans, and to complete one shawl can take up to six years, therefore true pashmina costs a lot. Yarn Code: LG469 FIBRE: 78% Merino extra fine, 22% Cashmere YARN WEIGHT: Worsted TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 20 sts/ 24 rows NEEDLES: 4.25 - 4.5 mm (US No. 6-7) LENGTH: approx. 125 m / 139 yds BALL WEIGHT: 50g PRICE: CA$19.99 Shade Card | Knitted Sample Patterns: Linea Rossa Magazine Sample Patterns for cashmere In inventory: 03 Persian Rose, 05 Pale Pink, 06 Baby Blue, 10 Burgundy, 11 Dark Red (10 balls), 15 Tan, 18 Teal Garment Care: 
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* More patterns for Pashmina: - Linea Rossa No. 2 : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 - Linea Rossa No. 1: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
 03, Persian Rose |
 05, Pale Pink |
 06, Baby Blue |
 10, Burgundy |
 11, Dark Red * 10 balls |
 15, Tan |
 18, Teal |