{"product_id":"lana-gatto-cortina-cotton-superfine-alpaca-sport-yarn","title":"Cotton Superfine Alpaca Yarn, LANA GATTO CORTINA, Italian Sport Weight Fashion Yarn with Lurex, 140m\/50g","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCotton for winter? CORTINA makes a surprisingly convincing case.\u003c\/strong\u003e LANA GATTO CORTINA combines \u003cstrong\u003e56% Cotton with 30% Superfine Alpaca\u003c\/strong\u003e in an unusual Italian yarn that brings together the lightness and definition of cotton with a soft, fuzzy Alpaca halo.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBut the fiber combination is only part of the story. CORTINA has an airy, \u003cstrong\u003eirregular flamé-like thick-and-thin texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, with beautifully blended multicolor effects, a soft Superfine Alpaca halo and delicate flashes of \u003cstrong\u003eLurex\u003c\/strong\u003e. Together they create a sophisticated, almost \u003cstrong\u003etweed-like surface with a distinctly Chanel-inspired character\u003c\/strong\u003e — making CORTINA especially exciting for textured jackets, cardigans, vests and other statement knitwear. The Lurex is intentionally subtle and may be difficult to capture fully in photographs or video, but it adds tiny points of light as the knitted fabric moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCORTINA belongs to LANA GATTO's \u003cstrong\u003eFASHION Fall\/Winter 2026–2027 Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspired by the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games. LANA GATTO presents this Fashion collection with a sporty, versatile and comfortable approach to winter knitwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e▣ Product Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Manufacturer: LANA GATTO \/ Filatura Tollegno 1900, Italy\u003cbr\u003e• Article: CORTINA\u003cbr\u003e• Collection: FASHION — Fall\/Winter 2026–2027\u003cbr\u003e• Fiber Content: 56% Cotton, 30% Superfine Alpaca, 8% Polyamide (Nylon), 6% Polyester (Lurex)\u003cbr\u003e• Yarn Weight: Sport\u003cbr\u003e• Yardage: 140 m \/ 153 yd per 50 g \/ 1.76 oz ball\u003cbr\u003e• Equivalent: 280 m \/ 306 yd per 100 g \/ 3.52 oz\u003cbr\u003e• Yarn Structure: Airy cotton-rich fancy yarn with a soft Superfine Alpaca halo, irregular flamé-like thick-and-thin texture and subtle Lurex accents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Format: Original factory-wound 50 g \/ 1.76 oz balls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Recommended Needle Size: 4.0 mm \/ US 6\u003cbr\u003e• Suggested Gauge: 20–24 sts \/ 4 in (10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Made in Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ What Can I Make \u0026amp; How Much Should I Buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Hat or Headband — \u003cstrong\u003e1 ball \/ 50 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Cowl or Short Scarf — \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 balls \/ 100–150 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Long Scarf or Small Wrap — \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 balls \/ 150–200 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Sleeveless Top or Vest — \u003cstrong\u003eapproximately 5–6 balls \/ 250–300 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Sweater \/ Pullover, S–M — \u003cstrong\u003eapproximately 6–7 balls \/ 300–350 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Relaxed Cardigan or Vest, M — \u003cstrong\u003eapproximately 7–8 balls \/ 350–400 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese are general planning estimates rather than pattern-specific requirements. Final consumption depends on size, garment length, ease, stitch pattern and gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ A WINTER YARN FOR KNITTERS LOOKING BEYOND TRADITIONAL WOOL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith cotton making up more than half of its composition, CORTINA offers a genuinely different approach to cold-weather knitting. Cotton contributes definition and structure to the finished fabric, while Superfine Alpaca brings softness, halo and cozy character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis makes CORTINA especially interesting for \u003cstrong\u003elightweight sweaters, vests, cardigans, jackets and transitional pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e where you want a distinctly wintery appearance without building the entire garment around traditional sheep wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ DESIGN INSPIRATION — FROM YARN TO LUXURY KNITWEAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCORTINA's combination of \u003cstrong\u003edimensional texture, soft halo, mélange color and restrained shimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e fits beautifully into one of the most interesting directions in contemporary luxury knitwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor inspiration, explore \u003cstrong\u003eBrunello Cucinelli's Fall\/Winter 2026 Dazzling Tartan knitwear\u003c\/strong\u003e, where airy and smoother surfaces, rich dimensional texture, matte tones and luminous accents transform relaxed silhouettes into sophisticated statement pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCORTINA is \u003cstrong\u003enot the yarn used in these Brunello Cucinelli garments\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the knitting techniques and fiber compositions are different. Think of the collection instead as design inspiration: CORTINA's own \u003cstrong\u003eirregular flamé-like texture, Superfine Alpaca halo, multicolor movement and subtle Lurex sparkle\u003c\/strong\u003e offer an exciting starting point for creating your own luxury-inspired jacket, cardigan, vest or coat with a similarly sophisticated approach to texture and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"LANA GATTO CORTINA at iDOKNiT – Brunello Cucinelli Dazzling Tartan Knitwear Inspiration\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.brunellocucinelli.com\/en-us\/beyond-the-thread-knitwear.html\"\u003eExplore Brunello Cucinelli Dazzling Tartan Knitwear — Design Inspiration for LANA GATTO CORTINA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Knitting \u0026amp; Crochet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCORTINA is particularly well suited to \u003cstrong\u003etweed-inspired and Chanel-inspired knitted jackets and cardigans\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its irregular texture, soft halo, multicolor details and subtle Lurex sparkle can create the visual richness of a fashion tweed while allowing the actual knitting to remain relatively simple. It is equally compelling for contemporary luxury-inspired vests, oversized cardigans and relaxed outerwear where the yarn itself becomes the design feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCORTINA is recommended for \u003cstrong\u003e4.0 mm \/ US 6 needles\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a suggested knitting gauge of \u003cstrong\u003e20–24 stitches per 4 in \/ 10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSimpler stitches can be a real advantage with this yarn. \u003cstrong\u003eStockinette allows the irregular flamé-like texture, mélange color movement, soft Alpaca halo and tiny Lurex accents to become part of the fabric without competing with an elaborate stitch pattern.\u003c\/strong\u003e Garter stitch emphasizes the changing texture, while simple openwork gives the fluffy fibers room to breathe. Light structural details can also work beautifully when they do not overwhelm the yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor crochet, \u003cstrong\u003e4.0–4.5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a useful starting range. Swatch before beginning a fitted garment or changing needle or hook size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Original LANA GATTO CORTINA Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWant to see what this unusual yarn looks like in a complete garment? LANA GATTO created an original \u003cstrong\u003eCHIC SLEEVELESS DRESS\u003c\/strong\u003e specifically for CORTINA, showing how the yarn's color movement, irregular texture and soft halo work across a full knitted piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Free Lana Gatto CORTINA Chic Sleeveless Dress Knitting Pattern – Cotton Alpaca Yarn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lanagatto.it\/en\/collection\/cortina\/\"\u003eFREE Lana Gatto CORTINA Chic Sleeveless Dress Pattern \u0026amp; Project Inspiration\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Complete the Project — Recommended From iDOKNiT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCORTINA is designed for \u003cstrong\u003eUS 6 \/ 4.0 mm needles\u003c\/strong\u003e. Complete your project with ChiaoGoo knitting needles, interchangeable sets, needle gauges, stitch markers and other knitting accessories from iDOKNiT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" title=\"Shop ChiaoGoo Knitting Needles, Interchangeable Sets and Accessories at iDOKNiT\" href=\"https:\/\/idoknit.com\/collections\/yarn-by-brand-chiaogoo-china\"\u003eShop ChiaoGoo Knitting Needles, Sets \u0026amp; Accessories at iDOKNiT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ A Beautiful Gift for a Knitter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCORTINA makes an especially interesting gift for a knitter who already owns plenty of ordinary yarn. The unusual \u003cstrong\u003eCotton + Superfine Alpaca combination, irregular flamé-like texture, soft halo, mélange coloring and delicate Lurex sparkle\u003c\/strong\u003e give it a distinctive character straight from the ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor a project gift, combine several balls for a scarf, cowl, vest or small jacket with \u003cstrong\u003eUS 6 \/ 4.0 mm needles\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⫯ Weaving Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor hand weaving, CORTINA is best considered a \u003cstrong\u003especialty effect weft\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its soft Alpaca halo, irregular thick-and-thin texture, changing color and subtle Lurex details can bring dimension to scarves, wraps and decorative sections alongside a smoother yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBecause of its fuzzy fancy construction, sample first and consider using a smoother, more stable yarn for the warp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⟳ Care Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Hand wash gently in lukewarm water, maximum \u003cstrong\u003e30°C \/ 86°F\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Use a mild detergent suitable for delicate fibers\u003cbr\u003e• Do not rub, twist or wring\u003cbr\u003e• Gently remove excess water with a towel\u003cbr\u003e• Reshape and lay flat to dry in the shade\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lana Gatto, Italy","offers":[{"title":"31372 MEDIUM GREY MIX","offer_id":53017087050039,"sku":"31372-CORTINA-GREY","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31373 PERL GREY MIX","offer_id":53017087082807,"sku":"31373-CORTINA-PERL GREY","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31374 OATMEAL BEIGE MIX","offer_id":53017087115575,"sku":"31374-CORTINA-BEIGE","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31375 ROSE PINK MIX","offer_id":53017087148343,"sku":"31375-CORTINA-PINK","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31376 LILAC MIX","offer_id":53017087181111,"sku":"31376-CORTINA-LILAC","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31377 BLUE MIX","offer_id":53017087213879,"sku":"31377-CORTINA-BLUE","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/9054\/5207\/files\/cortina.png?v=1789971172","url":"https:\/\/idoknit.com\/products\/lana-gatto-cortina-cotton-superfine-alpaca-sport-yarn","provider":"iDOKNiT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}