Caresse, the luxury yarn from La Droguerie
Caress : the luxury yarn from La Droguerie. Appreciate the delicacy of CaressThis yarn is soft thanks to the angora and silk, warm thanks to the wool and mohair, comfortable thanks to the bamboo!
Caress, it is 15% of silk, 18% of mohair, 34% of bamboo, 10% of angora and 23% of wool. This high-quality yarn is ideal for making elegant accessories. Learn more…
Learn more about our Caresse knitting yarn
Caress : the luxury yarn from La Droguerie.
Enjoy the delicacy of Caress :
- soft thanks to angora and silk
- warm thanks to wool and mohair
- comfortable thanks to bamboo!
Caress, it is 15% of silk, 18% of mohair, 34% of bamboo, 10% of angora and 23% of wool. This high-quality yarn is ideal for making elegant accessories.
Technical characteristics of Caresse knitting yarn
- Recommended needles: 3.5 to 5.
- Right-side jersey sample (3.5mm high): 10 x 10 cm = 23 m x 31 rg.
(aig 5mm) : 10 x 10 cm = 18 m x 25 rg.
Knit your swatch and take its measurements: if it is smaller, use a larger needle, if it is larger, a smaller needle (usually half a size is enough). - Hand wash or machine wash on wool programme 30°. Before washing the whole knitted fabric, try a sample.
- Care instructions: Avoid any temperature shock between the wash and rinse water. A light spin in a towel and flat drying will keep your knitwear looking its original appearance.
- 3000 meters per kilo approx. = 150 meters (or 164 yards) in 50 gr.
- Weight : Sport
- Needles: 3.5 - 5mm (US 4 - 8)
- Gauge: 18.0 to 23.0 sts / 10 cm (4 inches)
Types of knitting patterns with Caresse
Ideal for knitting soft, warm and elegant accessories such as stoles, hats or light sweaters with a delicate feel.
Find all our knitted models with Caresse.