Merino Alpaca Yarn, LANA GATTO MOON, Luxury Italian Brushed Roving Yarn, 45m/50g

Incredibly soft, fluffy like a cloud, and surprisingly light for such a substantial yarn. LANA GATTO MOON is a new luxury Italian yarn from the Atelier Fall/Winter 2026–2027 Collection, created for bold, modern knitwear.
What makes MOON truly different is its construction. Extrafine Merino and nylon form a lightweight knitted cable thread, covered with beautifully brushed Superfine Alpaca. Instead of a dense, solid bulky strand, this airy cable construction creates enormous volume while helping the finished fabric remain light.
The result is big stitches, a soft furry-looking surface, luxurious volume, and a garment that doesn't have to feel enormously heavy.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: LANA GATTO / Filatura Tollegno 1900, Italy
• Article: MOON
• Collection: ATELIER — Fall/Winter 2026–2027
• Fiber Content: 45% Extrafine Merino Wool / 45% Superfine Alpaca / 10% Polyamide (Nylon)
• Yarn Category: Roving
• Yardage: approximately 45 m / 49 yd per 50 g / 1.76 oz ball
• Equivalent: approximately 90 m / 98 yd per 100 g / 3.52 oz
• Yarn Structure: Very puffy, airy Merino & nylon knitted cable thread with brushed Superfine Alpaca
• Format: Original factory-wound 50 g / 1.76 oz balls
• Recommended Needle Size: 8.0 mm / US 11
• Origin: Made in Italy

➤ What Can I Make & How Much Should I Buy?
• Hat — 2 balls / 100 g
• Cowl — 2–3 balls / 100–150 g
• Scarf — 4–6 balls / 200–300 g
• Oversized scarf — 6–8 balls / 300–400 g
• Sleeveless vest — 6–9 balls / 300–450 g
• Cropped jacket/cardigan — 9–12 balls / 450–600 g
• Sweater — 10–14 balls / 500–700 g
• Hip-length jacket/cardigan — 12–16 balls / 600–800 g
• Oversized or longer jacket/cardigan — 14–18+ balls / 700–900+ g
• Cape or poncho — 10–15 balls / 500–750 g
These are general planning estimates rather than pattern-specific requirements. Final consumption depends on garment size, length, ease, stitch pattern and gauge.

✦ THE 5-NIGHT JACKET YARN
Dreaming about one of those oversized fluffy jackets or cardigans? MOON is made for this kind of project.
With 45 m / 49 yd per 50 g ball and recommended 8 mm / US 11 needles, you are working with large stitches and relatively few of them. Stockinette, garter stitch or simple ribbing is enough — the brushed Alpaca surface and oversized cable thread provide the texture.
That makes MOON especially exciting for a beginner ready to make a first jacket or cardigan, or an experienced knitter who wants a fast, fashionable project.
“5-Night Jacket” describes the quick-project concept rather than a guaranteed completion time; actual knitting time depends on the design, size and individual knitter.

➤ Knitting & Crochet
For knitting, start with Lana Gatto's recommended 8.0 mm / US 11 needles. MOON is especially suitable for straightforward oversized jackets, cardigans, sweaters, vests, capes, ponchos, cowls and statement scarves.
For crochet, use a sufficiently large hook and avoid an unnecessarily tight fabric so MOON's loft and drape remain visible.

➤ Original LANA GATTO MOON Pattern
Lana Gatto's official Fall/Winter 2026–2027 collection includes a MOON Cape, giving you a real example of how the yarn behaves in a finished garment.
FREE Lana Gatto MOON Cape Pattern & Project Inspiration

➤ Complete the Project — Recommended From iDOKNiT
Lana Gatto recommends US 11 / 8 mm needles for MOON.
ChiaoGoo TWIST SS Complete Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set, US 2–15 / 2.75–10 mm — includes the US 11 / 8 mm size recommended for MOON.
ChiaoGoo FORTÉ 2.0 Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set, US 2–15 / 2.75–10 mm — a premium interchangeable option that also includes US 11 / 8 mm.
Shop ChiaoGoo Knitting Needles, Sets & Accessories at iDOKNiT

✦ A Beautiful Gift for a Knitter
MOON's unusual Italian construction and exceptionally soft feel make it a beautiful gift. Combine enough MOON for a scarf, cowl or jacket with US 11 / 8 mm needles for a ready-to-start project.

⫯ Weaving Notes
For weavers, MOON is best approached as a specialty textural weft. Its large scale can add fluffy dimensional stripes or statement areas alongside finer, smoother yarns. Sample first before committing to a larger project.

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash gently in cool water
• Use detergent suitable for fine animal fibers
• Do not rub, wring or aggressively agitate
• Gently press excess water out with a towel
• Reshape and lay flat to dry