Virgin Wool Alpaca Yarn, Lana Gatto COURMAYEUR, Luxury Italian Aran Weight Yarn, 200m/100g

COURMAYEUR by Lana Gatto is a premium Italian Virgin Wool–Alpaca yarn with 200m per 100g, designed for warm, structured knitwear with rich multicolor depth and elegant stitch definition. This aran-weight yarn creates a beautifully balanced fabric — soft, breathable, and substantial — perfect for sweaters, cardigans, and accessories that feel luxurious but knit up quickly.

What makes this yarn truly stand out is its long, flowing color transitions. The multicolor structure creates natural variation in the fabric without harsh breaks, giving every project a unique, high-end look. The blend of virgin wool and alpaca delivers warmth without heaviness, while maintaining a soft, slightly airy feel against the skin.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy
• Article: COURMAYEUR
• Fiber Content: 70% Virgin Wool, 30% Alpaca
• Yarn Category: Aran  / Light Worsted
• Yardage: approx. 200 m / 219 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls 100 grams
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft, full-bodied yarn with light natural halo
• Smooth plied structure with excellent stitch definition
• Warm yet breathable due to alpaca blend
• Slightly airy, not heavy on the body
• Softness: approx. 9/10

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
This yarn gives you the look of a complex colorwork project without extra effort. The variegated structure does the work for you, creating depth, movement, and visual interest in even the simplest stitches. Combined with the wool–alpaca blend, it produces garments that feel refined, warm, and effortlessly elegant.

✧ Fiber Profile
• Virgin Wool — structure, elasticity, durability
• Alpaca — softness, warmth, lightweight insulation
• Balanced blend — warm but not bulky

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Suitable for single-strand knitting
• Works best with simple stitches to highlight color transitions
• Ideal for fast projects with visible texture
• Great for both garments and accessories

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Creates naturally patterned fabric without colorwork
• Produces soft, warm, structured garments
• Enhances simple stitches with color movement
• Gives a polished, “finished” look even to basic designs

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Sweaters and pullovers
• Cardigans
• Shawls and wraps
• Hats and scarves
• Baby garments and blankets

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Sweater (M): 400–600g (4–6 balls)
• Shawl: 200–300g (2–3 balls)
• Hat / Scarf set: 100–200g (1–2 balls)
• Baby set: 100–200g (1–2 balls)

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Fine merino — for added elasticity
• Silk blends — for extra drape
• Mohair — for more halo and softness

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Knitting: 4.0–5.0 mm (US 6–8)
• Crochet: 4.5–5.5 mm
• Smaller needles → more structure
• Larger needles → softer drape

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Suitable for textured woven fabrics
• Works well as weft for colorful designs

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold with gentle detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry