What makes Illimani Yarn Santi a special wool blend yarn compared to others?

Illimani Yarn Santi stands out as a luxurious wool blend yarn thanks to its unique mix of ultra fine merino wool, baby alpaca, yak, and mulberry silk. This combination provides exceptional softness, warmth, and strength. The yak and silk fibers also give the yarn a subtle sheen and beautiful depth of color that knitters and crocheters love. According to customer reviews, the softness is noticeable straight off the skein, making it a joy to work with and wear.

Is Illimani Yarn Santi suitable for sensitive skin and next-to-skin projects?

Absolutely! Illimani Yarn Santi is highly rated for its buttery softness, making it a favorite wool blend yarn for hats, scarves, gloves, and anything worn close to the skin. The combination of ultra fine merino, baby alpaca, and silk makes this yarn gentle enough for people with wool sensitivities. Many customers mention happily gifting or wearing accessories made from Santi, even for children or those with delicate skin.

How many skeins of Illimani Yarn Santi do I need for common projects and what projects are recommended?

For common DK weight projects using Illimani Yarn Santi, you'll want to calculate based on the 137 yards per 50g skein. Hats typically require 1–2 skeins, scarves or cowls need 2–3 skeins, and a medium-sized adult sweater might use 7–10 skeins. This wool blend yarn shines in projects where softness and stitch definition matter, such as textured hats, cozy mittens, elegant shawls, and lightweight sweaters. If you need advice on color pairing or yardage for your pattern, feel free to ask our yarn experts!

What are the care instructions for Illimani Yarn Santi, and does it hold up well with wear?

Caring for Illimani Yarn Santi is simple: hand wash gently in cool water and lay flat to dry to preserve the delicate fibers. With proper care, this wool blend yarn keeps its beautiful appearance and feel over time. The blend of fibers gives your finished items a lovely drape without pilling easily, and customer reviews mention projects holding up well even after frequent wear. Steer clear of machine washing or drying to ensure long-lasting quality.

What color options are available for Illimani Yarn Santi and will the unique blend affect how colors appear?

Illimani Yarn Santi comes in a beautiful palette, including Lilac Season, Evening Bloom, Primrose Pink, Burgundy, Toast, Neutral, Dark Grey, Orange, Golden Green, Navy, Seafoam, and Red. Please note that Black is currently unavailable until September 2025. Thanks to the yak and silk in this wool blend yarn, each shade has a softly heathered, luminous effect—colors often appear richer and more dimensional than standard yarns. If you can't decide, we recommend ordering a few shades or checking in-store to experience the subtle, natural luster for yourself!

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Product Description

Why Wool Yarn with Yak and Silk Elevates Everyday Projects

Illimani Santi is a premium wool yarn crafted from ultra fine merino wool, baby alpaca, mulberry silk, and yak. This blend offers unmatched softness, lightness, and warmth.

The yarn’s worsted weight makes it ideal for garments and accessories that need comfort and structure. Baby alpaca and yak add warmth and a gentle halo. Mulberry silk brings strength and a slight sheen to each stitch.

Whether you're knitting textured sweaters, scarves, or elegant wraps, this yarn creates fabric with drape and softness that feels luxurious.

Note: Santi Black will be unavailable until September 2025.

Details:

Fiber: Ultra fine merino wool, baby alpaca, mulberry silk, yak
Weight: DK, 50g
Yards: 137 yd / 125m
Recommended Needles: US 5-7
Care: Hand wash. Lay flat to dry.

Need a pattern idea? Try the Antler Cardigan pattern to highlight its beauty in cables and ribbing.

To find more versatile fibers, browse our full Wool Yarn Collection for matching weights and colorways.

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Illimani Yarn Santi

Why Wool Yarn with Yak and Silk Elevates Everyday Projects

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