RiGo, Italy

Cotton Lurex Yarn, RiGo SUNFLOWER, Premium Italian Lace Weight Yarn, Balls or Cones, 650m/100g

$9.99 USD

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➤ HOW TO ORDER: SOLD BY GRAM — ENTER TOTAL GRAMS IN THE QUANTITY BOX. SAME-COLOR QUANTITIES ARE WOUND TOGETHER INTO ONE OR MORE BALLS BY DEFAULT. BALL SIZE IS USUALLY UP TO 200G, DEPENDING ON YARN TYPE AND WINDING CAPACITY.

➤ NEED CONE WINDING? BUY CONE HERE

➤ IMPORTANT: If 100g or less remains in a color, please purchase the FULL REMAINING AMOUNT. Due to natural variations in cone yarn weight, we may contact you before shipping to adjust your order if needed.

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SUNFLOWER by RiGo is a truly unusual luxury Italian cotton yarn with shimmering lurex cocoons, soft textured knots, and an artistic irregular structure that instantly adds depth, sparkle, and couture texture to knitwear. With approximately 650 meters per 100 g, this lace-weight yarn works beautifully both on its own and as a carry-along yarn for creating Chanel-inspired fabrics, modern textured knitwear, artistic crochet, and statement accessories.

This is not a basic cotton yarn. SUNFLOWER features alternating cocoon sections where soft cotton texture and shimmering lurex cocoons appear organically throughout the strand every 8–10 inches, creating movement, texture, and subtle sparkle directly inside the yarn itself. The result is elegant, playful, modern fabric with a highly distinctive Italian fashion look.

One of the most valuable qualities of SUNFLOWER is how easily it transforms other yarns. Even simple merino, alpaca, cashmere, silk, mohair, or cotton blends become more textured, dimensional, and visually expensive when SUNFLOWER is carried together with them.

This type of textured fashion yarn is especially attractive for:
• Chanel-style knitwear
• couture-inspired fabrics
• artistic layering textures
• tweed-style projects
• “shishibriki” knitting
• lightweight luxury garments
• fashion scarves and shawls
• statement accessories

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: RiGo, Italy
• Article: SUNFLOWER
• Fiber Content: 75% Cotton, 15% Metallic (LUREX), 10% Polyamide
• Yarn Category: Lace Weight
• Yarn Count: Nm 6500
• Yardage: approx. 650 m / 710 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft flowing cotton structure
• Delicate shimmer throughout the strand
• Alternating cocoon texture
• Light artistic irregularity
• Soft fashion texture
• Elegant sparkle without stiffness
• Softness: approx. 8 out of 10

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
SUNFLOWER is not simply a sparkle yarn — it is a textured Italian fashion yarn designed to create movement, depth, and visual interest directly inside the fabric.

The cocoon effect creates irregular textured sections that give knitwear a handcrafted couture appearance highly associated with luxury Italian fashion fabrics and designer tweeds.

This yarn is especially beautiful when:
• carried together with fine yarns
• used for Chanel-style textures
• combined with mohair or alpaca
• layered with silk or cashmere
• knitted loosely for airy fabric
• woven into textured fabrics

Because the sparkle and texture are already built into the strand, even very simple stitches look visually rich and expensive.

✧ Fiber Profile
• Cotton — breathability and softness
• Metallic Lurex — elegant shimmer and light reflection
• Polyamide — flexibility and structure support
• Combined Blend — lightweight textured couture effect with soft movement

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
SUNFLOWER can be used:
• by itself for lightweight textured fabric
• as a carry-along yarn
• in Chanel-style knitting
• for artistic crochet
• for weaving
• for textured machine knitting
• for statement accessories

This yarn is especially effective combined with:
• merino
• wool
• silk
• alpaca
• mohair
• cashmere
• brushed yarns

Personally, I especially love yarns like SUNFLOWER combined with softer natural fibers because the cocoon texture immediately creates a more artistic, expensive, and dimensional fabric.

The yarn is perfect for adding:
• texture
• movement
• subtle sparkle
• couture character
• tweed-style effects
• modern Italian fashion texture

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Adds textured cocoon effect
• Creates Chanel-style fashion fabric
• Adds subtle elegant sparkle
• Makes simple stitches visually rich
• Creates dimensional knitwear
• Adds movement and artistic texture
• Elevates companion yarns dramatically

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Chanel-style sweaters and jackets
• Lightweight cardigans
• Textured scarves and shawls
• Artistic crochet garments
• Fashion accessories
• Couture-style layering pieces
• Woven textiles
• Statement trims and details

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Sweater (M): approx. 250–350 g
• Shawl: approx. 150–250 g
• Scarf: approx. 75–150 g
• Hat: approx. 20–50 g

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
SUNFLOWER pairs beautifully with:
• fine merino
• brushed alpaca
• silk mohair
• cashmere yarns
• matte silk yarns
• fluffy companion yarns
• fine wool blends
• boucle and tweed yarns

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Knitting needles: approx. 2.25–3.25 mm
• US size 1–3
• Crochet hooks: approx. 2.25–3.25 mm
• Excellent for loose textured fabric
• Swatching highly recommended for companion projects

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Excellent for weaving
• Adds beautiful textured shimmer to woven textiles
• Ideal for couture-inspired fabrics and artistic textile work
• Creates dimensional woven surfaces with soft sparkle

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash gently in cold water
• Use mild detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight
• Handle gently to preserve cocoon texture and lurex structure

Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)

⚑ FOR FULL-CONE SALES, THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR THE CONE. Yarn will remain on its original cone.

⚑ FOR YARN THAT IS NOT SOLD AS A FULL CONE BUT IN VARIOUS WOUND WEIGHTS, ALL YARN WILL BE WOUND INTO BALLS BY DEFAULT. CONES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE YARN PRICE. However, we can wind it onto cones upon request. Cones may be purchased separately if you prefer continuous yardage for machine knitting or multi-strand projects. One color is typically wound per cone to maintain consistency.

PLEASE BUY CONES HERE

Unlike other shops where cone costs are often built into the yarn price—regardless of the format—our pricing is transparent. You pay only for the yarn itself. If you’d like your order wound on a cone, it can be purchased separately. This small additional charge also helps cover packaging differences and the actual cost of the cone. No hidden fees, no inflated markups—just honest, straightforward pricing.

Please Note

Please keep in mind: cone yarns, especially those made with extra fine merino or cashmere, may include a protective coating used for industrial knitting. A few gentle washes will allow the yarn to bloom, soften, and reveal its natural texture.
Colors are photographed in natural light but may appear slightly different depending on your screen.
FOR YARN THAT IS CUSTOM-WOUND, ±1–2g variation per 100g may occur due to winding.
Each ball/cone is wound with care and packed securely to ensure it reaches you in perfect condition.

Shipping & Order Processing

Orders are prepared in the order received and typically ship within 3–5 business days. Custom requests such as cone winding may require additional time. Multiple orders placed before shipment may be combined. Shipping refunds are not issued for combined orders.

We ship worldwide with tracking provided. As customs policies and tariffs can change frequently, any duties, taxes, or import fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer. These charges are not collected by us at the time of purchase but are typically paid to your local postal service or customs office upon the arrival of your package.

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