Baby Alpaca Wool Cotton CORD Yarn, CATENA SOFT, Luxuy Collection by Lana Gatto, Italian Yarn, DK Weight, 125m/50g 125m (137yrd/1.76oz)

CATENA SOFT from the Lana Gatto Luxury Collection offers exceptional lightness, softness, and warmth thanks to its elegant chainette construction. This structure traps air inside the yarn, creating a plush, voluminous feel without weight. Each stitch forms smoothly and evenly, producing fabric that is cozy, breathable, and effortlessly stylish. Perfect for comfortable everyday knitwear with a refined, contemporary look.

🧶 Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy
• Collection: Luxury Collection
• Article: CATENA SOFT
• Fiber Content: 40% Cotton, 37% Extrafine Merino Wool, 23% Baby Alpaca
• Yarn Weight: DK
• Yardage: 50g (1.76oz) ≈ 125m (137yd)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT)
• Origin: Made in Italy

✨ Texture & Feel
Light, airy, and incredibly soft, CATENA SOFT has a gentle loft created by its chainette structure. The cotton provides breathability and shape, the extrafine merino adds elasticity and warmth, and the baby alpaca brings velvety softness. The resulting fabric feels smooth, warm, and comfortable on the skin — ideal for garments worn directly over a tank or tee. Stitches appear plump, clean, and beautifully defined.

🧶 Recommended Uses
Perfect for:
• Sweaters and pullovers
• Cardigans and everyday layering pieces
• Soft, cozy scarves and cowls
• Lightweight yet warm hats and accessories
• Modern textured garments
• Transitional-season knitwear

🧶 Blending Recommendations
Pairs beautifully with:
• Merino — enhances loft, elasticity, and warmth
• Silk or viscose blends — adds drape and sheen
• Baby alpaca lace — increases halo and softness
• Cotton or linen — adds crispness and modern texture
Use alone for a soft, voluminous feel or blend with a lace yarn to adjust texture and structure.

🧶 Recommended Needles & Hooks
• Knitting Needles: 5.0 mm (US 8)
• Crochet Hook: 4.5–5.5 mm (US G–I)
• Suggested Gauge: varies by texture and density — approx. 16–18 sts per 10 cm

📏 Estimated Yarn Usage
• Sweater (Size S): 8–9 balls
• Sweater (Size M): 9–11 balls
• Sweater (Size L): 11–13 balls
• Cardigan: 10–14 balls
• Scarf: 4–6 balls
• Cowl: 3–4 balls
• Hat: 1–2 balls
• Baby garments: 2–4 balls

🧵 Weaving Recommendations
Works well as weft in soft, warm fabrics. The chainette structure provides loft and gentle texture. For warp, pair with a stronger fiber such as tightly spun wool, merino/silk, or fine cotton. Suggested Sett (EPI): 6–10 depending on desired drape and fabric density.

📍 Care Instructions
• Hand wash in cold water (max 30°C / 86°F)
• Use mild detergent; avoid fabric softener
• Do not wring or twist
• Reshape and lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight