Boucle Wool Cotton Yarn, CHELSEA, Fashion Collection by Lana Gatto, Italian Yarn, 85m/50g (92y/1.76oz) 50g/85m

Lana Gatto CHELSEA from the Fashion Collection brings softness, warmth, and a playful lumpy-bumpy texture to every project. Its loosely plied boucle construction creates a snuggly, cloud-like fabric perfect for sweaters, cowls, and statement accessories.
Because of its unique shape, CHELSEA can be slightly challenging to work with — we recommend pairing it with knitting needles or hooks that have good contrast against the yarn color for a smoother crafting experience.

🧶 Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy
• Collection: Fashion Collection
• Article: CHELSEA
• Fiber Content: 74% Wool, 20% Cotton, 6% Nylon
• Yarn Weight: Aran
• Yardage: 50g (1.72oz) ≈ 85m (92yd)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT)
• Origin: Made in Italy

✨ Texture & Feel
Soft, warm, and delightfully bumpy, CHELSEA offers a light, plush feel with a boucle wrap that adds depth and texture. The wool brings warmth and body, the cotton adds breathability, and the nylon gives strength and stability to the boucle structure. The resulting fabric feels comforting, modern, and full of personality. Each stitch forms a textured, cozy surface that looks beautiful in simple shapes and relaxed silhouettes.

🧶 Recommended Uses
Perfect for:
• Soft, snuggly sweaters
• Warm and stylish cowls
• Cozy scarves and wraps
• Textured cardigans
• Modern accessories
• Oversized, relaxed knitwear pieces

🧶 Blending Recommendations
Pairs beautifully with:
• Merino — adds loft and elasticity
• Alpaca — increases softness and halo
• Cotton blends — maintain structure with added softness
Use alone for full boucle texture or hold with a smooth yarn to moderate the bumps and add stability.

🧶 Recommended Needles & Hooks
• Knitting Needles: 5.5 mm (US 9)
• Crochet Hook: 5.5–6.0 mm (US I–J)
• Suggested Gauge: varies depending on texture; approx. 14–16 sts per 10 cm

📏 Estimated Yarn Usage
• Sweater (Size S): 8–10 balls
• Sweater (Size M): 10–12 balls
• Sweater (Size L): 12–14 balls
• Cowl: 3–4 balls
• Scarf: 4–6 balls
• Hat: 1–2 balls

🧵 Weaving Recommendations
Works wonderfully as weft yarn in textured, airy fabrics. The boucle structure adds loft and dimension. Use as warp only with a firm supporting yarn such as tightly twisted wool or cotton. Suggested Sett (EPI): 6–10 depending on desired drape and texture.

📍 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 sunlight