Filatura di Crosa Superior #83, Crimson

This is shade #83, Crimson, from the Filatura di Crosa Superior range. It is a deepish red with a slightly rusty tone.
Superior is 70% Cashmere, 25% Schappe Silk and 5% Extra FIne Merino and is hand wash. There are 330 yards per 25g ball. It knits on US #4 needles at 6 stitches to the inch or on finer needles for lace. This is an expensive yarn but a little goes a long way. One ball will make a lacy scarf and 3 balls will make a sweater

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