Organic Cotton Yarn, Lana Gatto LIME, Premium Italian Sport Weight Yarn, Mouliné Flammé Texture, 165m/50g

LIME by Lana Gatto, Italy is a fresh summer yarn from the Fashion Collection, Summer Yarns 2026, created from 100% Organic Cotton. With approximately 165 meters / 180 yards per 50 g, this fine sport-weight yarn offers breathable comfort, softness, and a clean natural feel that is especially well suited to warm-weather garments and lightweight accessories. Lana Gatto presents LIME as an eco-friendly summer yarn with a refined, easy-to-wear character.

What makes LIME especially appealing is that it is not a flat plain cotton. In the yarn itself, a subtle mouliné / flammé-style effect adds visual depth and a softly textured look, giving the finished fabric more life than a completely solid cotton yarn. This makes it a beautiful choice for buyers who want something fresh, natural, and easy to wear, but still visually interesting.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy
• Article: LIME
• Collection: Fashion Collection, Summer Yarns 2026
• Fiber Content: 100% Organic Cotton
• Yarn Category: Sport / Fine
• Yardage: approx. 165 m / 180 yd per 50 g (1.76 oz)
• Format: 50 g ball
• Recommended Needle Size: 3.0 mm
• Origin: Tollegno, Italy
• Character: Eco-friendly summer yarn

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft, breathable, and comfortable
• Clean natural cotton feel
• Lightweight and easy to wear
• Smooth fabric with clear stitch definition
• Fresh and practical for warm weather

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
LIME is a beautiful choice for makers who want the simplicity and comfort of pure cotton in a refined Italian summer yarn. The organic cotton content gives it a natural, breathable feel, while the fine sport-weight structure makes it versatile enough for both knitting and crochet. It is easy to imagine in summer tops, layering pieces, baby garments, and everyday warm-weather accessories.

Because it is cotton, the finished fabric feels practical and wearable rather than overly delicate. At the same time, the fine meterage gives it enough elegance for polished garments and lighter seasonal projects.

➤ Recommended Uses
• Summer tops and shells
• Lightweight cardigans
• Baby and children’s garments
• Shawls, wraps, and scarves
• Everyday warm-weather accessories
• Simple garments where clean stitch definition matters

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Short-sleeve top / shell (XS–S): approx. 150–250 g
• Short-sleeve top / shell (M–L): approx. 250–350 g
• Short-sleeve top / shell (XL–2XL): approx. 350–450 g
• Lightweight cardigan (XS–S): approx. 250–350 g
• Lightweight cardigan (M): approx. 350–450 g
• Lightweight cardigan (L): approx. 450–550 g
• Lightweight cardigan (XL): approx. 550–650 g
• Shawl or wrap: approx. 100–250 g
• Scarf: approx. 100–180 g
• Baby garment: approx. 100–250 g

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
LIME is beautiful on its own, but it can also pair well with other summer fibers.

Fine Linen
Adds a crisper, more textured summer feel.

Soft Cotton Companions
Keep the fabric breathable and natural while adding body.

Smooth Viscose
Adds more fluid drape for relaxed garments and summer layering pieces.

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Knitting needles: start around 3.0 mm
• Adjust slightly for more structure or more drape
• Swatching is recommended, especially for garments and summer cotton projects

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash gently in cool water
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry
• Wash swatch before final sizing calculations