Gradient Fluffy Wool Alpaca Yarn, MERENGUE, Limited Fashion Collection by Lana Gatto, Luxurious Italian Yarn, Sport Weight, 50g/225m (246yrds/1.76oz)

Introducing MERENGUE – a luxurious, gradient airy wool-alpaca blend yarn from Lana Gatto’s Limited Fashion Collection. Made in Italy, this yarn offers a soft, airy texture with beautiful color transitions, perfect for adding elegance and warmth to any project.

This yarn is the perfect combination of warmth and delicate texture! When you work with it, it transforms into something truly special, creating lightweight fabric with a lovely drape.

It’s definitely worth trying! Create a piece that might not be for everyday wear, but a masterpiece with your own hands—something unique for a special occasion that will set you apart in the best way and feel extraordinary just for you.

🧶 Product Specifications:
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto
• Article: MERENGUE 
• Fiber Content: Premium wool and alpaca blend for extra softness - 63% Vergin Wool, 17% Alpaca, 20% Polyamide
• Format: Skeins/Balls (pre-wound, ready to use)
• Yarn Weight: Fingering/Sport
• Ball Weight: 50g (1.76 oz)
• Yardage: 225 m (246 yd) per BALL
• Construction: Gradient Color - Smooth transitions for unique, eye-catching pieces
• Origin: Made in Italy

✨ Texture & Feel:
• Luxuriously soft and airy texture with a beautiful, light halo.
• Softness level: 9/10 (Ideal for garments worn close to the skin).
• Its premium blend of wool and alpaca creates a warm, lightweight fabric with excellent drape, perfect for showcasing the unique gradient color transitions.
• Its exceptional quality and versatility make it ideal for a wide range of luxurious designs. A rare find, this yarn offers the perfect blend of warmth, elegance, and top-notch craftsmanship.

🧶 Recommended Uses:
• Perfect for knitting shawls, scarves, and delicate accessories that showcase its soft texture and gradient beauty.
• Sweaters, tops, and cardigans
• Accessories – hats, gloves, cowls

• FOR WEAVERS: This yarn is excellent for weft (the horizontal yarn) to create warm, soft textiles like scarves or blankets. The gradient colors will add beautiful movement to your fabric. Due to its fluffy nature, a sturdier, smoother yarn is generally recommended for the warp.

🧷 Recommended Needles/Hooks:
• Knitting Needles: 3.0–4.0 mm (US 2.5–6)
• Crochet Hook: 2.5–3.5 mm (US C–E)
• Can be held single strand or doubled for more structure

📏 Recommended Yarn Usage:
• Women’s Sweater (M): 350–450g (7–9 skeins)
• Shawl/Wrap: 150–250g (3–5 skeins)
• Baby Set: 150–200g (3–4 skeins)
• Hat/Scarf Set: 150–200g (3–4 skeins)

🧶 Care Instructions:
• Hand wash gently in cold water with mild detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight