Italian LINEN 100 Yarn, LINO, Premium Yarn by Storai, Balls or Cones, Weight Varies

STORAI LINEN is a classic Italian linen yarn with that true heritage-fiber personality: crisp, breathable, strong, and beautifully refined in finished fabric. Linen is made from flax — a plant fiber known for staying cool against the skin, holding its shape, and creating stitches with clean definition and elegant texture.

One important thing (and it’s completely normal): linen is not the easiest yarn to knit or crochet at the beginning. It has very little elasticity, it can feel firm and “dry” in the hands, and your stitches may look slightly uneven while you work. Linen’s magic is what happens next: after the first wash the fabric relaxes and becomes noticeably softer, and with wear and repeated washing it gets softer and softer over time, while staying durable, breathable, and structured.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: STORAI, Italy
• Article: LINEN
• Fiber Content: 100% Pure Linen
• Yarn Category: Lace / Light Fingering
• Yardage: approx. 450–490 m / 100 g (≈ 492–536 yd / 3.52 oz)
• Texture: Strong and rustic with a crisp feel and light sheen; softens significantly after washing and continues to soften with wear
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
Crisp, dry-to-the-touch linen with subtle sheen and excellent stitch definition. Minimal stretch (a linen trait), so it creates clean lines and holds shape beautifully. After washing, the fabric relaxes and becomes softer; with time, it breaks in further and feels smoother, more fluid, and more comfortable on the skin.

➤ Linen Notes (Knitting & Crochet Reality)
Linen has low elasticity, so steady tension matters more than usual. It can feel firm while working, especially in crochet, and that’s expected. If stitches look a bit uneven on the needles/hook, don’t worry — linen evens out dramatically after washing and blocking. Swatching (and washing your swatch) is strongly recommended for garments.

➤ Ways to Knit / Crochet
Held single — airy summer fabric, lace textures, breathable tops and layers
Held double — more coverage and drape while staying cool and structured
With a companion yarn — add a fine silk/cotton/merino strand for extra softness while keeping linen’s definition

➤ Suggested Needle / Hook Range
Held single: approx. 2.5–3.5 mm (US 1.5–4)
Held double: approx. 3.5–4.5 mm (US 4–7)
Crochet: choose a hook that creates a flexible fabric (avoid forcing an overly tight gauge)
With a companion yarn: follow the size that matches your intended fabric density

➤ Estimated Yarn Usage (varies by gauge and fit)
Summer tee (short sleeve) S–M: ~250–350 g (≈ 1125–1715 m / 1230–1875 yd)
Summer tee L–XL: ~350–450 g (≈ 1575–2205 m / 1720–2415 yd)
Light cardigan S–M: ~400–550 g (≈ 1800–2695 m / 1970–2950 yd)
Light cardigan L–XL: ~550–700 g (≈ 2475–3430 m / 2705–3750 yd)
Shawl / wrap: ~200–350 g (≈ 900–1715 m / 985–1875 yd)
Scarf: ~150–250 g (≈ 675–1225 m / 740–1340 yd)

➤ Weaving Suitability
Excellent for weaving due to linen’s natural strength and stability. Produces breathable cloth with a clean finish, long wear, and a refined texture that improves over time.

⋔ Care Instructions
Hand wash in cool to lukewarm water using gentle detergent. Soak briefly without agitation, rinse in the same temperature water, do not wring. Roll in a towel to remove excess water and dry flat. Linen softens after the first wash and continues to become smoother and softer with wear. A gentle shape/block (and optional light steam hovering) helps the fabric settle into its final drape.