Angora Merino Yarn, Lana Gatto CLASS, Luxury Italian DK Yarn, Soft Halo, 125m/50g

CLASS by Lana Gatto is a luxury Italian merino–angora blend yarn with approx. 250m per 100g, designed for soft sweaters, elegant cardigans, and refined everyday knitwear. This DK-weight yarn gives you the perfect balance between structure and softness — lightweight, warm, and extremely comfortable directly on the skin.

What makes this yarn stand out is its clean, slightly fluffy structure with a delicate angora halo. It creates smooth, even stitches with a soft surface, so even the simplest projects look polished and elevated. This is the type of yarn that makes your finished piece look expensive without complicated patterns.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy
• Article: CLASS
• Fiber Content: 80% Extrafine Merino Wool, 20% Angora
• Yarn Category: DK
• Yardage: approx. 125 m / 136 yd per 100 g (1.76 oz)
• Formats: Balls (50 grams each)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft, smooth, and comfortable on the skin
• Light angora halo — elegant, not overly fuzzy
• Even, stable strand with clean stitch definition
• Lightweight but warm
• Creates a soft, refined surface in fabric

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
CLASS works because it gives you both softness and control.

Many soft yarns lose structure — this one doesn’t.
Many structured yarns feel dry — this one doesn’t.

This balance makes it ideal for clean sweaters, structured cardigans, and polished everyday knitwear. You get a soft, wearable fabric that still holds its shape and looks finished.

✧ Fiber Profile
• Extrafine Merino — elasticity, durability, softness
• Angora — halo, warmth, luxury softness

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Designed for single-strand knitting and crochet
• DK weight — versatile for garments and accessories
• Suitable for both fitted and relaxed silhouettes
• Works best in simple stitches to highlight texture

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Makes stitches look even and clean
• Adds a soft, slightly brushed surface
• Keeps garments structured but comfortable
• Makes simple designs look more refined
• Gives a finished, ready-to-wear look

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Sweaters and pullovers
• Cardigans and jackets
• Scarves, cowls, and wraps
• Hats, gloves, and mittens
• Everyday luxury knitwear

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Sweater (S–M): 400–500 g (8–10 balls)
• Sweater (L–XL): 500–650 g (10–13 balls)
• Cardigan: 450–650 g
• Scarf: 200–300 g (4–6 balls)
• Hat: 50–100 g (1–2 balls)

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
Merino — adds structure
Silk — enhances drape and elegance
Mohair — increases halo and softness
Cashmere — elevates luxury feel

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Knitting needles: 4.0–5.0 mm
• Crochet hook: 4.0–5.0 mm

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Suitable as weft for soft, warm fabrics
• Use stronger yarn for warp support

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold (max 30°C / 86°F)
• Use mild detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry
• Do not tumble dry