Camel Merino Yarn, Lana Gatto CAMEL HAIR, Luxury Italian DK Weight Yarn, 125m/50g

CAMEL HAIR by Lana Gatto is a luxury Italian camel hair and extrafine merino yarn with approx. 125m per 50g, designed for elegant sweaters, refined cardigans, warm accessories, and timeless everyday knitwear. This DK / light worsted yarn combines 60% extrafine merino with 40% camel hair, creating a soft, breathable, and naturally warm fabric with a smooth, elevated look.

It is almost impossible to fully capture the true beauty of this yarn on camera — in person, it looks richer, softer, and more refined. The camel fiber adds a natural matte elegance and warmth, while merino provides elasticity and structure, resulting in garments that feel incredibly comfortable, light, and luxurious.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy
• Article: CAMEL HAIR — Luxury Collection
• Fiber Content: 60% Extrafine Merino Wool, 40% Camel
• Yarn Category: DK (Light Worsted)
• Yardage: approx. 125 m / 136 yd per 50 g (1.76 oz)
• Format: Factory-wound balls (50 grams each)
• Origin: Made in Italy
• Structure: Smooth, even yarn with natural matte elegance

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft, smooth, and breathable
• Natural warmth without heaviness
• Gentle matte sheen from camel fiber
• Comfortable for next-to-skin wear
• Elastic and stable thanks to merino

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
Camel hair is one of the most underrated luxury fibers. It is naturally antibacterial, excellent at absorbing and releasing moisture, and highly thermo-regulating — keeping you warm outside and comfortable indoors.

Combined with extrafine merino, this yarn becomes both practical and luxurious: soft enough for daily wear, but refined enough for elevated knitwear.

✧ Fiber Profile
• Extrafine Merino — elasticity, softness, structure
• Camel Hair — warmth, breathability, natural luxury feel

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Designed for single-strand knitting and crochet
• DK weight — versatile for garments and accessories
• Suitable for close-to-skin wear
• Great for textured stitches, cables, and classic designs
• Produces lightweight but warm fabric

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Creates soft, elegant, wearable fabric
• Adds warmth without bulk
• Gives garments a refined, natural look
• Enhances drape and comfort
• Produces timeless, high-end knitwear

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Sweaters and pullovers
• Cardigans and layering pieces
• Hats, scarves, and cowls
• Shawls and wraps
• Children’s garments

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Sweater (S–M): approx. 350–450 g
• Sweater (L–XL): approx. 450–600 g
• Cardigan: approx. 400–550 g
• Hat: approx. 50–100 g
• Scarf: approx. 150–250 g

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
Silk — adds drape and elegance
Mohair — adds halo and softness
Merino — increases structure
Alpaca — enhances warmth and softness

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Knitting needles: 4.0–4.5 mm
• Crochet hook: 4.0–5.0 mm

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Excellent as weft for soft, warm fabrics
• Adds drape and comfort
• For warp, combine with stronger yarn (cotton, linen, or silk)

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold (max 30°C / 86°F)
• Use mild detergent
• Do not use fabric softener
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry away from heat and sunlight