{"product_id":"lana-gatto-natura-italian-super-bulky-baby-alpaca-merino-cotton-yarn","title":"Alpaca Merino Cotton Yarn, LANA GATTO NATURA, Italian Super Bulky Weight Luxury Yarn, 50m\/50g","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBig yarn doesn't have to mean heavy yarn.\u003c\/strong\u003e LANA GATTO NATURA was created for exactly that contradiction — bold, oversized stitches with a surprisingly airy feel, combining \u003cstrong\u003eBaby Alpaca, Extrafine Merino Wool and Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e in one beautifully soft Italian yarn.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt only \u003cstrong\u003e50m per 50g\u003c\/strong\u003e, NATURA makes its presence known immediately. Stitches become part of the design: big ribs, dramatic stockinette, architectural garter stitch and simple shaping can produce the kind of modern knitwear that normally looks far more complicated than it actually is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd this is not simply an accessory yarn. LANA GATTO has designed \u003cstrong\u003eblazers, jackets, vests and ponchos\u003c\/strong\u003e specifically for NATURA — exactly where I think this yarn becomes most interesting. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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: NATURA\u003cbr\u003e• Collection: Luxury\u003cbr\u003e• Fiber Content: 40% Extrafine Merino Wool, 35% Cotton, 25% Baby Alpaca\u003cbr\u003e• Yarn Weight: Super Bulky\u003cbr\u003e• Meterage: 50m \/ 50g (55yd \/ 1.76oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Equivalent: 100m \/ 100g (109yd \/ 3.52oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Yarn Structure: Soft, voluminous yarn with a gentle natural bloom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Format: Original factory-wound 50 g \/ 1.76 oz balls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Recommended Needle Size: 6–7 mm \/ US 10–10.75\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Made in Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ A YARN YOU CAN COME BACK TO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNATURA is part of LANA GATTO's continuing stock-service collection — not a one-season novelty. That means I can reorder it as needed, an important advantage when you are planning a larger sweater, jacket or matching pieces.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart with a few balls. Love the fabric. Come back for the bigger project.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ THREE FIBERS — THREE DIFFERENT JOBS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNATURA's composition is what makes this bulky yarn unusual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaby Alpaca\u003c\/strong\u003e contributes soft warmth and a delicate surface bloom. \u003cstrong\u003eExtrafine Merino\u003c\/strong\u003e brings elasticity, warmth and resilience. And a substantial \u003cstrong\u003e35% Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the fabric body and stability while balancing the animal fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLANA GATTO originally introduced NATURA into its Luxury line as part of a group of yarns designed around the combination of \u003cstrong\u003ewarmth and lightness\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe result is a very different proposition from an ordinary dense wool bulky: large scale and substantial-looking stitches, but with a more sophisticated fiber composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ BIG STITCHES. VERY LITTLE WAITING.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the yarn for those moments when you want to see a project becoming a garment almost immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e50m\/50g\u003c\/strong\u003e on 6–7 mm needles, NATURA makes even straightforward knitting visually important. Stockinette becomes bold. Ribbing becomes architectural. Garter stitch develops real dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat makes it particularly appealing for \u003cstrong\u003eoversized sweaters, cropped jackets, bomber-inspired cardigans, sleeveless vests, dramatic scarves and modern ponchos\u003c\/strong\u003e — projects where silhouette and texture can do more than complicated stitchwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ What Can I Make \u0026amp; How Much Should I Buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNATURA is exceptionally project-dependent because the yarn can be worked at a relatively open gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs a useful official reference, LANA GATTO's \u003cstrong\u003eMinimal Slipover\u003c\/strong\u003e uses only \u003cstrong\u003e5 balls \/ 250g for size 42\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e7 balls \/ 350g for size 46\u003c\/strong\u003e, worked on 6.5 mm needles at 10 sts × 16 rows per 10 cm. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor planning your own project:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e• Hat — \u003cstrong\u003e2 balls \/ 100g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Cowl — \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 balls \/ 100–150g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Statement scarf — \u003cstrong\u003e4–7 balls \/ 200–350g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Sleeveless vest — \u003cstrong\u003e5–8 balls \/ 250–400g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Poncho — quantity depends strongly on dimensions and construction\u003cbr\u003e• Sweater or jacket — calculate from your pattern and finished measurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor larger garments, I strongly recommend buying the full project quantity together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ NOT JUST ANOTHER CHUNKY SWEATER YARN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the best things I found while researching NATURA is how LANA GATTO itself uses it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe official collection includes a \u003cstrong\u003eDouble-Breasted Blazer, Minimal Slipover, Garter Stitch Poncho, Wave Lace Vest and Design Jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat changes the way I look at NATURA. Yes, it can make an incredibly easy chunky scarf. But it can also become \u003cstrong\u003eactual fashion knitwear\u003c\/strong\u003e — a structured vest over a shirt, a short oversized jacket, a dramatic blazer or a simple sleeveless piece where the scale of the stitches becomes the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLANA GATTO even created an extremely simple high-neck poncho from NATURA using two large rectangles joined together with a ribbed collar — a good example of how little construction this yarn needs to create a substantial finished piece. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lanagatto.it\/en\/collection\/natura\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"LANA GATTO NATURA – Official Yarn \u0026amp; Knitting Patterns\"\u003eSee LANA GATTO's official NATURA \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lanagatto.it\/en\/collection\/natura\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"LANA GATTO NATURA – Official Yarn \u0026amp; Knitting Patterns\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eprojects\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ LET NATURA DO THE WORK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNATURA does not need another yarn held with it. The combination of Baby Alpaca, Extrafine Merino and Cotton already gives it warmth, softness, structure and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor the cleanest contemporary look, I would knit it \u003cstrong\u003ealone\u003c\/strong\u003e and let those oversized stitches show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIf you deliberately want to change its personality, however, a very fine companion can be interesting: a whisper-thin Mohair for additional haze, or a fine effect yarn for an unexpected contrast. The important thing is not to bury NATURA's beautiful oversized structure under another substantial yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor a subtle halo, \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/idoknit.com\/products\/lana-gatto-silk-mohair-luxury-italian-lace-10325033124151\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"LANA GATTO Silk Mohair – Luxury Italian Mohair Silk Yarn | iDOKNiT\"\u003eLANA GATTO SILK MOHAIR\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e can be carried alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor a much more fashion-forward contrast, a fine strand of \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/idoknit.com\/products\/rigo-cristallo-italian-cotton-lurex-tweed-cocoons-yarn\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"RiGo CRISTALLO Italian Cotton Lurex Tweed Cocoons Yarn | iDOKNiT\"\u003eRiGo CRISTALLO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e can introduce irregular little cocoons, texture and flashes of Lurex against NATURA's soft matte surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ FROM 6 MM TO 8 MM — CHANGE THE FABRIC, NOT THE YARN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLANA GATTO recommends \u003cstrong\u003e6–7 mm needles\u003c\/strong\u003e for NATURA. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e But its own patterns show why swatching this yarn is worthwhile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Minimal Slipover uses \u003cstrong\u003e6.5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e needles for a wearable garment fabric. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e LANA GATTO has also used NATURA on \u003cstrong\u003e8 mm needles\u003c\/strong\u003e for highly dimensional home pieces. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSo rather than treating one needle size as a rule, use gauge to control the personality of the fabric:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e• Smaller end of the range → more structure and definition\u003cbr\u003e• 6.5–7 mm → relaxed chunky garment fabric\u003cbr\u003e• Larger needles → increasingly open, dramatic fabric\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSwatch before beginning a fitted garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Knitting \u0026amp; Crochet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNATURA rewards simplicity. Stockinette showcases its scale; wide ribbing gives it structure; garter stitch makes a wonderfully dimensional winter fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt can also handle texture. LANA GATTO has used NATURA for lace, structured jackets and textured projects, so you don't have to limit it to plain knitting simply because it is thick. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor crochet, keep the construction relatively simple and watch fabric density — at this thickness, a small change in hook size can dramatically change both drape and yarn consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⫯ Weaving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNATURA can make a striking specialty weft for highly textured scarves, wraps, cushions and decorative textiles. Its thickness creates visual impact very quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eI would not choose it as my first option for warp. Pair it with a smoother, stronger warp and sample first to see how much of NATURA's softness and volume you want in the finished cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➤ Complete the Project\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor NATURA, having more than one needle size available is especially useful because gauge dramatically changes the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eExplore \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/idoknit.com\/collections\/yarn-by-brand-chiaogoo-china\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"ChiaoGoo Knitting Needles \u0026amp; Accessories | iDOKNiT\"\u003eChiaoGoo Knitting Needles \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and consider swatching NATURA around \u003cstrong\u003e6–7 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e before deciding which fabric works best for your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⟳ Care Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Hand wash gently in cool to lukewarm water\u003cbr\u003e• Use a mild detergent suitable for natural fibers\u003cbr\u003e• Do not rub, twist or wring\u003cbr\u003e• Press excess water gently into a towel\u003cbr\u003e• Reshape while damp\u003cbr\u003e• Lay flat to dry\u003cbr\u003e• Store finished garments folded\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lana Gatto, Italy","offers":[{"title":"30218 OFF-WHITE","offer_id":51150182089015,"sku":"30218-NATURA-WHITE","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30219 ROSA ANTICO","offer_id":51150182121783,"sku":"30219-NATURA-PINK","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30220 BEIGE","offer_id":51150182154551,"sku":"30220-NATURA-BEIGE","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30221 CAMEL","offer_id":51150182187319,"sku":"30221-NATURA-CAMEL","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30222 RUST BROWN","offer_id":51150182220087,"sku":"30222-NATURA-RUST","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30225 PERL GREY","offer_id":51150182252855,"sku":"30225-NATURA-GREY","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30226 GREY","offer_id":51150182285623,"sku":"30226-NATURA-GREY","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30227 BLACK","offer_id":51150182318391,"sku":"30227-NATURA-BLACK","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30228 LIGHT BLUE","offer_id":51150182351159,"sku":"30228-NATURA-BLUE","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30229 OCEAN","offer_id":51150182383927,"sku":"30229-NATURA-OCEAN","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30231 FOREST GREEN","offer_id":51150182416695,"sku":"30231-NATURA-GREEN","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30232 PISTACHIO","offer_id":51150182449463,"sku":"30232-NATURA-PISTACHIO","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30471 AMBER BROWN","offer_id":51150182482231,"sku":"30471-NATURA-BROWN","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30472 SIENNA BROWN","offer_id":51150182514999,"sku":"30472-NATURA-BROWN","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/9054\/5207\/files\/NATURA_1.png?v=1759207259","url":"https:\/\/idoknit.com\/products\/lana-gatto-natura-italian-super-bulky-baby-alpaca-merino-cotton-yarn","provider":"iDOKNiT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}