50 Wool 50 Yak Cone Yarn · 8/60Nm · China

This wool-yak blend yarn pairs the warmth and resilience of wool with the exceptional softness and lightweight insulation of yak down, offering a plush, rounded handfeel and a quietly hazy surface. Plied at 8/60Nm, it is full-bodied yet remarkably light, making it especially suited to cosy knitwear and pieces where warmth matters without weight.

The color is a soft light brown — the natural, undyed tone that yak fiber is known for. Warm, earthy, and understated, it carries a quiet depth that feels timeless and grounded. It is especially suitable for minimal aesthetic knitwear, everyday sweaters, and designs built around natural undyed palettes.

As an industrial surplus yarn, this cone provides consistency in spinning quality while maintaining flexibility for creative development. Yak down brings a rare combination of softness, warmth, and lightness — comparable to fine cashmere in hand — while the wool content adds structure, elasticity, and lasting shape retention.

Yarn Specifications

• Fiber Content: 50% Wool / 50% Yak
• Yarn Count: 8/60Nm (approx. 750 m / 100g ≈ 820 yd / 100g)
• Color: Light Brown (natural undyed tone)
• Texture & Handfeel: Soft, plush, warm, with a gentle halo
• Structure: Full-bodied yet light, rounded and stable
• Origin: China
• Condition: Mill End / Unused Surplus Yarn (Deadstock)

Recommended Uses

• Cosy sweaters and everyday knitwear
• Hats, scarves, and warm accessories
• Blankets, wraps, and soft layering pieces
• Machine knitting and hand knitting
• Winter garments requiring warmth with minimal weight

Important Notes

• This yarn is soft and warm, with a light halo that develops gently with wear
• For best results, swatch before production to test tension and fabric density
• Cone yarn is different from skein yarn and must always be swatched before knitting to evaluate shrinkage and gauge
• Yak and wool blends bloom slightly after washing — a gentle wash opens up the fiber and brings out its full softness and loft
• For added structure or drape, it can be combined with silk, nylon, or other stabilizing fibers
• Some cones may be rewound onto empty cones without original mill labels
• May have mild outer dust or storage marks
• Sold as is, without retail packaging
• All yarns are 100% functional with no visible flaws or defects affecting usability
• Please note that cone yarn is wound in an industrial format
• In rare cases, internal breaks may not be visible from the outside of the cone
• Please allow approximately 2%–3% knitting loss, which is standard for cone yarn handling
• In case of yarn breaks, pull away about 10 cm of yarn before rejoining and secure with a small cross-knot to reduce tension and avoid distortion in the knitted fabric

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Part of our curated cone yarn collection — handpicked for artisan yarn curation lovers who appreciate the rare beauty of surplus mill treasures.

⚠ Note: All yarns sold here are authentic products made by the original mills, sourced as mill ends or unused surplus from knitwear factories. We are not affiliated with or authorized by the original brands. Packaging and cone appearance may vary from official retail versions, but the product quality remains excellent. This listing is part of a sustainable effort to reuse premium industrial materials that would otherwise go to waste — perfect for makers who value both quality and conscious sourcing.