Silk Cotton Viscose Yarn, Lana Gatto MALTA, Luxury Italian Sport Weight Yarn, 170m/50g

MALTA by Lana Gatto is a luxury Italian silk–cotton–viscose yarn with approx. 170m per 50g, designed for elegant summer tops, lightweight sweaters, shawls, and refined warm-weather knitwear with a smooth matte finish. This sport-weight yarn delivers breathable comfort, soft drape, and a polished, modern look that feels light on the skin and easy to wear.

Part of the 2024 Fashion Collection inspired by Mediterranean islands, MALTA stands out for its natural matte elegance and fluid movement. Cotton provides structure and breathability, silk adds softness and a subtle glow, and viscose enhances drape — creating fabric that feels cool, smooth, and sophisticated in every stitch.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy
• Article: MALTA
• Fiber Content: 55% Cotton, 35% Silk, 10% Viscose
• Yarn Category: Sport
• Yardage: approx. 170 m / 186 yd per 50 g (1.76 oz)
• Format: Factory-wound balls (50 grams each)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Smooth, soft, and breathable
• Matte surface with subtle silk elegance
• Lightweight and fluid
• Cool to the touch
• Comfortable for warm-weather wear

I highly recommend zooming in on the photos to see the true texture, color depth, and quality of this yarn

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
This yarn is designed for modern summer knitwear where comfort meets elegance. The cotton-silk-viscose blend creates breathable fabric with natural drape and a refined finish. It delivers a “quiet luxury” look without shine overload, making it perfect for wearable, everyday pieces.

✧ Fiber Profile
• Silk — softness, elegance, subtle glow
• Cotton — breathability and structure
• Viscose — drape and smoothness

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Designed for single-strand knitting
• Ideal for lightweight garments and layering pieces
• Works best with simple or lightly textured stitches
• Suitable for knitting and crochet
• Perfect for next-to-skin wear

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Creates smooth, even stitches
• Produces lightweight, breathable fabric
• Adds fluid drape and natural movement
• Keeps garments cool and comfortable
• Gives finished pieces a refined, modern look
• After washing, the fabric softens further and drape improves

This is a perfect “summer luxury staple” — clean, elegant, and highly wearable.

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Summer tops and blouses
• Lightweight sweaters
• Cardigans
• Shawls and wraps
• Scarves and accessories

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Sweater (M): 350–450 g (7–9 balls)
• Cardigan: 400–500 g (8–10 balls)
• Top: 250–350 g (5–7 balls)
• Shawl: 200–300 g (4–6 balls)
• Scarf: 150–250 g (3–5 balls)

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Fine cotton — adds structure
• Silk blends — enhances elegance
• Linen — adds texture contrast
• Light merino — for transitional layering

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Knitting: 3.0–4.0 mm (US 3–6)
• Crochet: 3.0–4.0 mm

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Suitable for lightweight woven fabrics
• Ideal as weft for breathable textiles
• Produces smooth, elegant surfaces

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold (max 30°C / 86°F)
• Do not use fabric softener
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry