Alpaca Merino Yarn, Lana Gatto ALPACA BRIGHT, Luxury Italian Lace Weight Yarn, 180m/25g

ALPACA BRIGHT by Lana Gatto is a luxury Italian alpaca–merino blend yarn with approx. 720m per 100g, designed for ultra-light, airy garments, elegant shawls, and refined layering pieces with a soft sparkle effect. This lace-weight yarn combines baby alpaca softness, merino comfort, and delicate shimmering lurex with cocoon-like polyester accents in lighter blue tones, giving finished knitwear beautiful depth, movement, and interesting character.

The yarn has a fluffy, lightweight structure with a rich deep blue base and subtle lighter blue “shishibriki” accents that appear through the fabric like tiny textured highlights. The lurex is softly visible and not overpowering, creating elegant shimmer rather than strong glitter. After washing, the yarn becomes a little bit puffier and fuller, helping soften small uneven stitches and making the fabric look more polished.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy
• Article: ALPACA BRIGHT
• Fiber Content: 40% Baby Alpaca, 36% Polyamide, 18% Merino Wool, 6% Polyester (Lurex)
• Yarn Category: Lace
• Yardage: approx. 180 m / 196 yd per 25 g (0.88 oz)
• Format: Factory-wound balls (25 grams each)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Extremely light and super soft
• Rich deep blue base with lighter blue textured accents
• Cocoon-like polyester accents (“shishibriki”) add visual texture
• Gentle fluffy halo from alpaca
• Soft shimmering lurex throughout the strand
• Becomes puffier and fuller after washing
• Very forgiving in finished fabric — helps soften small uneven stitches
• Beautiful on its own and excellent as a companion yarn

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
This yarn combines softness, lightness, shimmer, and texture in a way that immediately gives projects a high-end look. The fine structure allows you to control thickness by adjusting strand count, making it versatile for both delicate, airy fabrics and fuller, warmer pieces.

The soft halo, subtle lurex sparkle, and textured lighter-blue accents create beautiful depth and dimension in finished knitwear. It works especially well for modern Chanel-inspired cardigans, jackets, and elegant layering pieces. When combined with a more structured yarn, it can create an even more classic tweed-style effect while keeping the fabric soft and wearable.

✧ Fiber Profile
• Baby alpaca — softness and warmth
• Merino wool — elasticity and comfort
• Polyamide — strength and durability
• Polyester (lurex) — subtle shimmer

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Beautiful on its own for light, airy projects
• Excellent as a companion yarn with merino, silk, cotton, cashmere, or other fine fibers
• Single strand: very light, airy fabric
• Two strands: fuller, warmer fabric
• After washing, the yarn becomes puffier and helps soften the look of small uneven stitches
• Perfect for both standalone use and blending with other yarns

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Creates soft halo and airy texture
• Adds elegant sparkle without heaviness
• Produces fluid, lightweight fabric
• Enhances even simple stitches

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Shawls and wraps
• Lightweight sweaters and tops
• Cardigans and layering pieces
• Scarves and delicate accessories

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Shawl (single strand): approx. 100 g (4 balls)
• Sweater (single strand): approx. 125 g (5 balls)
• Sweater (double strand): approx. 200 g (8 balls)
• Accessories: 50–100 g

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Merino — adds structure and density
• Silk — enhances drape and luxury
• Cotton — balances warmth for lighter garments

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Knitting: approx. 2.5 mm
• Adjust based on strand count and desired fabric

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Suitable for lightweight, delicate woven fabrics
• Best used as weft or decorative fiber

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold (max 30°C / 86F)
• Do not use fabric softener
• Do not wring
• Lay flat to dry