{"product_id":"lana-gatto-moon-merino-superfine-alpaca-roving-yarn","title":"Merino Alpaca Yarn, LANA GATTO MOON, Luxury Italian Brushed Roving Yarn, 45m\/50g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncredibly soft, fluffy like a cloud, and surprisingly light for such a substantial yarn.\u003c\/strong\u003e LANA GATTO MOON is a new luxury Italian yarn from the \u003cstrong\u003eAtelier Fall\/Winter 2026–2027 Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, created for bold, modern knitwear.\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes MOON truly different is its construction. \u003cstrong\u003eExtrafine Merino and nylon form a lightweight knitted cable thread, covered with beautifully brushed Superfine Alpaca.\u003c\/strong\u003e Instead of a dense, solid bulky strand, this airy cable construction creates enormous volume while helping the finished fabric remain light.\u003cbr\u003eThe result is \u003cstrong\u003ebig stitches, a soft furry-looking surface, luxurious volume, and a garment that doesn't have to feel enormously heavy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e▣ Product Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Manufacturer: LANA GATTO \/ Filatura Tollegno 1900, Italy\u003cbr\u003e• Article: MOON\u003cbr\u003e• Collection: ATELIER — Fall\/Winter 2026–2027\u003cbr\u003e• Fiber Content: 45% Extrafine Merino Wool \/ 45% Superfine Alpaca \/ 10% Polyamide (Nylon)\u003cbr\u003e• Yarn Category: Roving\u003cbr\u003e• Yardage: approximately 45 m \/ 49 yd per 50 g \/ 1.76 oz ball\u003cbr\u003e• Equivalent: approximately 90 m \/ 98 yd per 100 g \/ 3.52 oz\u003cbr\u003e• Yarn Structure: Very puffy, airy \u003cstrong\u003eMerino \u0026amp; nylon knitted cable thread with brushed Superfine Alpaca\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Format: Original factory-wound 50 g \/ 1.76 oz balls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Recommended Needle Size: 8.0 mm \/ US 11\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Made in Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ What Can I Make \u0026amp; How Much Should I Buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Hat — \u003cstrong\u003e2 balls \/ 100 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Cowl — \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 balls \/ 100–150 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Scarf — \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 balls \/ 200–300 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Oversized scarf — \u003cstrong\u003e6–8 balls \/ 300–400 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Sleeveless vest — \u003cstrong\u003e6–9 balls \/ 300–450 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Cropped jacket\/cardigan — \u003cstrong\u003e9–12 balls \/ 450–600 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Sweater — \u003cstrong\u003e10–14 balls \/ 500–700 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Hip-length jacket\/cardigan — \u003cstrong\u003e12–16 balls \/ 600–800 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Oversized or longer jacket\/cardigan — \u003cstrong\u003e14–18+ balls \/ 700–900+ g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Cape or poncho — \u003cstrong\u003e10–15 balls \/ 500–750 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are general planning estimates rather than pattern-specific requirements. Final consumption depends on garment size, length, ease, stitch pattern and gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ THE 5-NIGHT JACKET YARN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDreaming about one of those oversized fluffy jackets or cardigans? \u003cstrong\u003eMOON is made for this kind of project.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e45 m \/ 49 yd per 50 g ball\u003c\/strong\u003e and recommended \u003cstrong\u003e8 mm \/ US 11 needles\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003cbr\u003eThat makes MOON especially exciting for a \u003cstrong\u003ebeginner ready to make a first jacket or cardigan\u003c\/strong\u003e, or an experienced knitter who wants a fast, fashionable project.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Knitting \u0026amp; Crochet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor knitting, start with Lana Gatto's recommended \u003cstrong\u003e8.0 mm \/ US 11 needles\u003c\/strong\u003e. MOON is especially suitable for straightforward oversized jackets, cardigans, sweaters, vests, capes, ponchos, cowls and statement scarves.\u003cbr\u003eFor crochet, use a sufficiently large hook and avoid an unnecessarily tight fabric so MOON's loft and drape remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Original LANA GATTO MOON Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLana Gatto's official Fall\/Winter 2026–2027 collection includes a \u003cstrong\u003eMOON Cape\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you a real example of how the yarn behaves in a finished garment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lanagatto.it\/en\/models\/cape\/\" title=\"Free Lana Gatto MOON Cape Knitting Pattern – Merino Alpaca Yarn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFREE Lana Gatto MOON Cape Pattern \u0026amp; Project Inspiration\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Complete the Project — Recommended From iDOKNiT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLana Gatto recommends \u003cstrong\u003eUS 11 \/ 8 mm needles\u003c\/strong\u003e for MOON.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/idoknit.com\/products\/chiaogoo-twist-ss-5-complete-interchangeable-set-7500c-10475273552183?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChiaoGoo TWIST SS Complete \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/idoknit.com\/products\/chiaogoo-twist-ss-5-complete-interchangeable-set-7500c-10475273552183?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" title=\"Free Lana Gatto MOON Cape Knitting Pattern – Merino Alpaca Yarn\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInterchangeable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/idoknit.com\/products\/chiaogoo-twist-ss-5-complete-interchangeable-set-7500c-10475273552183\" title=\"ChiaoGoo TWIST SS Complete Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set – US 2–15\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Knitting Needle Set, US 2–15 \/ 2.75–10 mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — includes the \u003cstrong\u003eUS 11 \/ 8 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e size recommended for MOON.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/idoknit.com\/products\/chiaogoo-fortenterchangeable-knitting-needle-set\" title=\"ChiaoGoo FORTÉ 2.0 Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set – US 2–15\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChiaoGoo FORTÉ 2.0 Interchangeable Knitting Needle Set, US 2–15 \/ 2.75–10 mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — a premium interchangeable option that also includes \u003cstrong\u003eUS 11 \/ 8 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/idoknit.com\/collections\/yarn-by-brand-chiaogoo-china\" title=\"Shop ChiaoGoo Knitting Needles, Interchangeable Sets and Accessories at iDOKNiT\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShop ChiaoGoo Knitting Needles, Sets \u0026amp; Accessories at iDOKNiT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ A Beautiful Gift for a Knitter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMOON's unusual Italian construction and exceptionally soft feel make it a beautiful gift. Combine enough MOON for a scarf, cowl or jacket with \u003cstrong\u003eUS 11 \/ 8 mm needles\u003c\/strong\u003e for a ready-to-start project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⫯ Weaving Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor weavers, MOON is best approached as a \u003cstrong\u003especialty textural weft\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its large scale can add fluffy dimensional stripes or statement areas alongside finer, smoother yarns. Sample first before committing to a larger project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⟳ Care Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Hand wash gently in cool water\u003cbr\u003e• Use detergent suitable for fine animal fibers\u003cbr\u003e• Do not rub, wring or aggressively agitate\u003cbr\u003e• Gently press excess water out with a towel\u003cbr\u003e• Reshape and lay flat to dry\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lana Gatto, Italy","offers":[{"title":"31379 IVORY","offer_id":53013934506295,"sku":"31379-MOON-IVORY","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31380 BROWN MELANGE","offer_id":53013934539063,"sku":"31380-MOON-BROWN","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31382 BLUE GREEN MELANGE","offer_id":53013934571831,"sku":"31382-MOON-BLUE","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31384 LILAC MELANGE","offer_id":53013934604599,"sku":"31384-MOON-FUSCIA","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/9054\/5207\/files\/MOONLANAGATTO.png?v=1789882807","url":"https:\/\/idoknit.com\/es\/products\/lana-gatto-moon-merino-superfine-alpaca-roving-yarn","provider":"iDOKNiT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}