Alpaca Wool Cotton Yarn, Lana Gatto CUSCO, Luxury Italian Chunky Chain Yarn, 75m/50g

CUSCO by Lana Gatto is a luxury Italian alpaca, wool, and cotton chain yarn with approx. 150m per 100g, designed for cozy sweaters, warm accessories, scarves, hats, and textured winter projects. This chunky-weight yarn has an airy cable-like construction that creates volume without heaviness, giving finished pieces a soft, natural, high-end texture.

The chain structure makes CUSCO feel lighter than many dense chunky yarns while still creating warm, substantial fabric. Alpaca adds softness and warmth, wool gives body and comfort, and cotton helps support the structure. The marled natural color effect adds depth, making even simple stitches look rich and beautifully textured.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy
• Article: CUSCO
• Fiber Content: 40% Alpaca, 27% Wool, 33% Cotton
• Yarn Category: Chunky
• Structure: Chain / cable-style construction
• Yardage: approx. 75 m / 82 yd per 50 g (1.76 oz)
• Format: Factory-wound balls (50 grams each)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft, airy, and naturally textured
• Chain-style structure creates light volume
• Warm but not dense or heavy
• Marled color effect with natural depth
• Comfortable for cozy garments and accessories

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
CUSCO stands out because it combines chunky visual volume with an airy chain construction. This makes the fabric look substantial and textured while keeping it lighter and more wearable than many traditional bulky yarns.

The blend of alpaca, wool, and cotton gives the yarn a beautiful balance: warmth, softness, structure, and breathability. It is especially good for modern sweaters, oversized cardigans, winter accessories, and simple patterns where the yarn texture becomes the main design feature.

✧ Fiber Profile
• Alpaca — warmth, softness, and light insulation
• Wool — body, elasticity, and comfort
• Cotton — structure, breathability, and shape stability

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Designed for single-strand knitting and crochet
• Works up quickly for fast winter projects
• Best for simple stitches that show the chain texture
• Excellent for oversized silhouettes and cozy accessories
• The yarn structure creates texture even in basic stockinette or garter stitch

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Creates airy chunky fabric without excessive weight
• Adds natural marled depth and texture
• Produces cozy garments quickly
• Gives simple designs a rich, handmade luxury look

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Sweaters and cardigans
• Hats and scarves
• Cowls and wraps
• Blankets and throws
• Cozy winter accessories

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Hat: approx. 100 g (2 balls)
• Scarf or cowl: approx. 150–250 g (3–5 balls)
• Sweater (S–M): approx. 500–650 g (10–13 balls)
• Sweater (L–XL): approx. 650–850 g (13–17 balls)
• Blanket / throw: variable by size

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
Merino — adds elasticity and softness
Mohair — adds halo and extra warmth
Silk blends — add drape and polish

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Start around 5.5–7.0 mm depending on desired density
• Use smaller needles for firmer fabric
• Use larger needles for softer drape and faster projects

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Suitable for textured woven fabrics
• Best used as weft for warm, dimensional textiles
• Use a stronger supporting yarn for warp

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash in cool water
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry
• Store folded