BABY SOFT PRINT by Lana Gatto is a luxury Italian extrafine merino wool yarn with approx. 170m per 50g, designed for baby garments, lightweight sweaters, accessories, and soft everyday knitwear. This sport-weight yarn is made from 100% extrafine merino wool and treated with Aloe Vera, creating an exceptionally soft, smooth, and skin-friendly fabric that feels gentle even on the most sensitive skin.
This collection is not limited to printed yarn — it includes solid colors, soft prints, and artistic color variations, giving you full flexibility to create everything from clean classic pieces to playful, expressive knitwear. The combination of premium merino and Aloe Vera treatment makes this yarn both practical and luxurious, ideal for garments worn directly on the skin.
▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy
• Article: BABY SOFT PRINT
• Fiber Content: 100% Extrafine Merino Wool
• Yarn Category: Sport
• Yardage: approx. 170 m / 186 yd per 50 g (1.76 oz)
• Format: Factory-wound balls (50 grams each)
• Origin: Made in Italy
• Structure: Smooth merino yarn available in solids, prints, and color variations
• Finish: Aloe Vera treatment for enhanced softness
⌁ Texture & Feel
• Extremely soft and smooth
• Gentle on sensitive skin and suitable for babies
• Lightweight yet warm
• Clean stitch definition
• Comfortable for direct-to-skin wear
⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
BABY SOFT PRINT is designed for maximum comfort. The Aloe Vera treatment is a natural, non-toxic process that enhances softness and creates a soothing, skin-friendly finish — especially important for newborns and children.
Unlike many baby yarns, this collection offers both solid and multicolor options, allowing you to create classic, minimal pieces or more playful designs while keeping the same level of softness and quality.
✧ Fiber Profile
• Extrafine Merino Wool — softness, elasticity, warmth, breathability
➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Designed for single-strand knitting and crochet
• Sport weight — ideal for lightweight garments
• Perfect for baby and children’s wear
• Suitable for everyday garments worn next to skin
• Easy to work with and produces even stitches
➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Creates ultra-soft, wearable fabric
• Works beautifully in both solid and multicolor projects
• Allows clean classic looks or playful color effects
• Produces smooth, polished stitches
• Keeps garments lightweight and comfortable
⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Baby garments and blankets
• Lightweight sweaters and cardigans
• Hats, scarves, and accessories
• Soft everyday knitwear
➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Baby garment: approx. 100–200 g
• Sweater (S–M): approx. 350–450 g
• Sweater (L–XL): approx. 450–550 g
• Hat: approx. 50–100 g
• Scarf: approx. 150–250 g
➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
Merino — adds structure and elasticity
Cashmere — enhances softness
Mohair — adds light halo
Cotton — adds structure for lighter garments
✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Knitting needles: approx. 4.0 mm
• Crochet hook: approx. 3.5–4.5 mm
⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Suitable for soft woven fabrics
• Works well as weft for lightweight textiles
• For warp, combine with stronger yarn
⟳ Care Instructions
• Machine wash on gentle / wool cycle
• Use mild detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry
