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high-end fashion designs. For many
years, cashmere was considered the
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and costly manufacturing process the
fibre underwent. The finest cashmere
must consist of only the whitest,
longest, thinnest hair from the
Kashmir goat’s underfleece, with the
hairs measuring more than 36mm to
qualify as premium.
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so mass-produced that people
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softer, lighter and warmer due to
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cashmere in the way that it pills less,
is hypoallergenic and rarer.
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cashmere will pill too but typically
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Must knit patterns
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the new season upon us and knit these
basic wardrobe essentials to see you
through autumn.
Long cardigan – &WFSZXBSESPCFSFRVJSFT
a light weight, flattering cardigan that
can take you from winter to spring and
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a long stylish hemline that can be paired
with a range of outfits. The pattern’s
full fashioned waist panels also create a
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to keep on track with colour trends this
autumn.
Lace – A major trend this season, don’t
forget to add a touch of lace to your
wardrobe. Knitting patterns by Marilyn
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shoulders and a lace bolero. We also
recommend the stylish Patons 0021
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autumn with lace designs that suit any
occasion and can take you from day to
night. Tip: Don’t forget to use a 000-Feature
Luxe cashmere
designers
Loro Piana – The renowned Italian
brand has been designing high-
quality garments for more than
90 years. The brand sells some
of the finest wool, cashmere and
alpaca garments in the world and a
cashmere sweater can cost around
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Piana has awarded a prize for the
world’s finest bale of wool, which
produced just enough fabric for
50 suits. The cup is awarded to
an Australian or New Zealand
woolgrower who produces the
year’s finest bale.
Brunello Cucinelli – Another
Italian designer to sell upmarket
cashmere and alpaca garments,
this designer originally started out
selling sweaters from his garage in
the 1970’s. Although the quality
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playful and often incorporates subtle
trim with metal beads or sequins. A
cashmere sweater from the designer
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company donates 20% of profits to
its charitable foundation and pays
their workers a wage 20% higher
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