Paillettes Linen Viscose Yarn, G&G FILATI VISCOLINO, Premium Italian Lace Weight Sequin Yarn, Balls or Cones, 460m/100g

Experience effortless Italian elegance with G&G FILATI VISCOLINO + PAILLETTES, a luxurious blend of premium linen and viscose enhanced with elegant 3 mm holographic paillettes. The holographic paillettes reflect light from every angle, creating a delicate iridescent shimmer that changes beautifully as the fabric moves. Unlike traditional metallic embellishments, they add depth and elegance without overpowering the natural beauty of the linen-viscose blend.

This refined Italian yarn combines the crisp freshness and breathability of linen with the fluid drape, softness, and subtle natural sheen of viscose, creating sophisticated fabrics that are both exceptionally comfortable and beautiful to wear.

Unlike traditional linen yarns, the addition of viscose gives VISCOLINO a noticeably softer hand, graceful movement, and elegant drape while preserving linen's natural strength and breathability. The result is a yarn that feels cool, lightweight, luxurious, and comfortable against the skin—perfect for both casual summer garments and sophisticated evening pieces.

With approximately 460 meters (503 yards) per 100g, this lace-weight yarn is ideal for lightweight sweaters, cardigans, summer tops, tunics, dresses, tanks, lace shawls, wraps, scarves, elegant accessories, crochet, machine knitting, and weaving. It also pairs beautifully with Kid Mohair, Cashmere, Fine Merino, Cotton, Silk, Alpaca, or another linen yarn to introduce additional softness, texture, and subtle sparkle.

Imported directly from Italy, VISCOLINO showcases the exceptional quality, innovative design, and refined craftsmanship for which Italian spinning mills are renowned.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: G&G FILATI, Italy
• Article: VISCOLINO + PAILLETTES
• Fiber Content: 50% Linen, 50% Viscose with integrated 3 mm Holographic Paillettes
• Yarn Category: Lace Weight
• Yarn Structure: Fine multi-ply linen-viscose yarn with integrated paillettes
• Yarn Count: Nm 4600
• Yardage: Approximately 460m / 503yd per 100g (3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
Beautiful Linen & Viscose Balance
Premium linen provides breathability, strength, and crisp stitch definition, while viscose contributes exceptional softness, fluid drape, and an elegant natural sheen.

Elegant Integrated Sparkle
Delicate 3 mm holographic paillettes are woven directly into the yarn, creating sophisticated shimmer that catches the light beautifully without feeling flashy.

Soft, Cool & Comfortable
VISCOLINO feels cool against the skin and is exceptionally comfortable for warm-weather garments, while the viscose makes it noticeably softer than traditional linen.

Graceful Natural Drape
The viscose content gives finished garments fluid movement and beautiful drape while maintaining enough linen structure for excellent stitch definition.

Becomes Even More Beautiful with Wear
The linen gradually softens over time, while the viscose helps maintain the yarn's smooth, luxurious hand and elegant appearance.

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
The combination of linen and viscose is one of Italy's most successful summer blends. Linen contributes durability, breathability, and natural freshness, while viscose softens the fabric, enhances drape, and adds a subtle luminous finish. The integrated paillettes elevate the yarn further, making it suitable for everything from elegant everyday garments to sophisticated evening wear without sacrificing comfort.

★ Why Knitters Love VISCOLINO + PAILLETTES
• Premium Italian linen-viscose blend
• Elegant integrated 3 mm paillettes
• Beautiful balance of structure and drape
• Softer than traditional linen
• Naturally breathable and moisture regulating
• Beautiful stitch definition
• Comfortable directly against the skin
• Excellent for knitting, crochet, machine knitting, and weaving
• Beautiful knitted alone or paired with companion yarns
• Perfect for elegant warm-weather garments

➤ Yarn Usage & Profile
• Perfect on Its Own: Creates lightweight garments with elegant drape, beautiful stitch definition, and refined sparkle.
• Beautiful as a Companion Yarn: Pair with Kid Mohair, Cashmere, Fine Merino, Cotton, Silk, Alpaca, or another linen yarn to introduce subtle shimmer and luxurious texture.
• Ideal for Summer Knitting: Naturally breathable fibers keep garments cool, comfortable, and elegant.
• Recommended Projects: Summer tops, tunics, dresses, lightweight sweaters, tanks, cardigans, lace shawls, wraps, scarves, elegant accessories, crochet, machine knitting, and weaving.
• Sold as hand-wound balls by default. Original cones are available upon request.

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Kid Mohair & Silk — adds a soft halo around the elegant sparkle
• Cashmere — creates exceptional softness and luxury
• Fine Merino — adds body while preserving graceful drape
• Cotton — enhances breathability for everyday garments
• Pure Silk — increases fluidity and natural sheen
• Fine Alpaca — adds softness while maintaining beautiful stitch definition

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Single Strand: 2.25–3.25 mm knitting needles
• Held Together: 3.5–5.0 mm knitting needles depending on the desired fabric
• Crochet Hooks: 2.25–3.5 mm
• Swatching is always recommended to achieve your preferred gauge, fabric, and drape.

⫯ Weaving Suitability
An excellent weaving yarn suitable for both warp and weft. The strength of linen combined with the softness of viscose creates elegant woven fabrics with beautiful drape, while the integrated paillettes add refined sparkle to scarves, shawls, apparel fabrics, and decorative textiles.

⟳ Care Instructions
Hand wash gently in cool water (30°C / 86°F) using a mild detergent suitable for delicate fibers. Do not wring or twist. Press excess moisture into a clean towel and lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight. Light steaming will relax the linen fibers, enhance the drape, and reveal the yarn's beautiful natural sheen and elegant sparkle.