BABY 20 by Filati Be.Mi.Va, Italy is an ultra-fine luxury lace yarn (1/20000) with approx. 2000 m / 2187 yd per 100 g, designed primarily for multi-strand knitting. This airy, brushed blend of baby alpaca and merino with Nylon “Comfort” creates a soft, stretchy, and lightweight fabric with gentle volume, excellent resilience, and modern wearability. Best suited for 3–5 strands for garments, or single strand for machine knitting and delicate lace.

This yarn feels almost weightless in the hand. It is soft, slightly elastic, and breathable, making it especially suitable for garments worn close to the skin. The fine animal fibers provide softness and warmth, while the Nylon “Comfort” component adds essential structure, stretch, and memory, helping finished garments maintain their shape over time rather than growing or sagging.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Filati Be.Mi.Va, Italy
• Article: BABY 20
• Fiber Content: 22% Baby Alpaca, 28% Merino, 50% Polyamide
• Yarn Category: Lace / Extra-Fine
• Yarn Count: 1/20000
• Yardage: approx. 2000 m / 2187 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Ultra-light and breathable
• Soft with gentle stretch and flexibility
• Light volume despite extremely fine structure
• Smooth and comfortable against the skin
• Airy, modern, and easy to wear
• Brushed, fluffy surface with a delicate bloom

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
BABY 20 is an incredibly light yarn with real character. The blend of baby alpaca and merino provides softness and warmth, while the 50% Nylon “Comfort” gives the yarn a unique combination of stretch, memory, and resilience.

This balance makes it different from traditional lace yarns. Instead of feeling fragile or unstable, the fabric has elasticity and recovery, allowing it to bounce back after being stretched or compressed. This significantly reduces the risk of garments growing or losing shape over time — a common issue with very soft alpaca or merino yarns.

✧ Fiber Profile — Baby Alpaca, Merino & Polyamide
Baby Alpaca adds:
• Softness and gentle warmth
• Light, airy comfort
• A delicate halo after washing

Merino adds:
• Elasticity and structure
• Smoothness and softness
• Better recovery in the finished fabric

Polyamide (Nylon “Comfort”) adds:
• Strength and durability
• Stability in an extremely fine yarn
• Stretch, memory, and resilience

Together, these fibers create a yarn that is exceptionally light, softly brushed, elastic, and much more stable than a comparable ultra-fine yarn made only from animal fibers.

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Extremely fine yarn — multiple strands are required for hand knitting
• Single strand: machine knitting or very delicate lace only
• 2–3 strands: still very light and semi-sheer
• 4–5 strands: suitable for wearable garments
• Excellent for layering pieces and lightweight sweaters
• Also works well held together with another yarn

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Lightweight sweater (3–4 strands): approx. 250–350 g
• Sweater (4–5 strands): approx. 350–500 g
• Shawl or wrap: approx. 150–300 g
• Scarf or cowl: approx. 120–250 g
• Fine layering garments: variable

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
Silk Yarns — add drape and elegance
Mohair on Silk — enhance softness and halo
Fine Merino — add structure and warmth
Cotton or Linen — create contrast and seasonal versatility

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• 3–4 strands: start around 3.0–3.5 mm
• 4–5 strands: 3.5–4.5 mm
• You may need slightly larger needles due to post-wash bloom and contraction
• Washed swatching is strongly recommended

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Suitable for lightweight woven textiles
• Ideal for soft scarves and refined fabrics
• Best for flexible, airy structures

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold with gentle detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry
• Store folded