Lana Gatto PAILLETTES is a delicate Italian carry-along yarn created for adding elegant sparkle without changing the character of your main yarn. The fine polyester base is light, smooth, and decorated with tiny approx. 2 mm paillettes that catch the light beautifully. It is perfect when you want a refined shimmer in mohair, merino, alpaca, cashmere, cotton, or other fine yarn blends.
This is not a heavy sequin yarn. PAILLETTES is an accent thread designed to add just enough shine for evening garments, holiday knits, borders, edgings, shawls, scarves, and special details. Used together with another yarn, it creates a more polished, festive, and expensive-looking fabric while keeping the finished project lightweight and wearable.
▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy
• Article: PAILLETTES
• Collection: Classic Collection
• Fiber Content: 100% Polyester
• Embellishment: approx. 2 mm paillettes / sequins
• Yarn Category: Extra Fine Carry-Along Yarn
• Yardage: approx. 195m / 213yd per 25g
• Equivalent Yardage: approx. 780m / 852yd per 100g
• Formats: Factory-wound balls, 25g each
• Origin: Made in Tollegno, Italy
⌁ Texture & Feel
• Lightweight and smooth
• Soft polyester base
• Elegant light-catching paillettes
• Not itchy
• Subtle shimmer
• Flexible as a carry-along thread
• Adds sparkle without heavy texture
⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
PAILLETTES is ideal for knitters who want shimmer without making the fabric look overloaded. The small sequins add delicate sparkle, while the fine thread keeps the fabric light and easy to combine with other yarns.
This yarn is especially useful because it can completely change the appearance of a simple project. Add it to mohair for airy sparkle, to merino for elegant shine, to cashmere for luxury evening knitwear, or to cotton and linen for refined summer accents.
➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
PAILLETTES is best used as a carry-along yarn with another yarn.
Perfect for:
• Adding shimmer to sweaters and cardigans
• Shawls, scarves, and wraps
• Borders and edgings
• Holiday knitwear
• Evening garments
• Lightweight accessories
• Special occasion projects
• Decorative accents
If used alone, several strands should be held together. Knitting this yarn by itself in one strand is not recommended.
➤ What This Yarn Does In Your Project
• Adds refined sparkle
• Makes simple fabric look more festive
• Creates elegant light reflection
• Adds visual interest without bulk
• Works beautifully with luxury fibers
• Gives borders and edgings a finished look
➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
Silk Mohair
Adds airy sparkle and a delicate luxury halo.
Fine Merino
Creates elegant everyday shimmer with soft structure.
Cashmere
Adds refined sparkle for luxury garments and accessories.
Baby Suri Alpaca
Creates soft, fluffy, festive fabric with gentle shine.
Cotton / Linen
Adds subtle shimmer to summer tops, shawls, and accessories.
✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
As a carry-along yarn:
• Follow the needle or hook size recommended for the main yarn
Used alone:
• Not recommended in one strand
• If desired, hold 3–4 strands together and swatch first
⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Suitable as an accent thread
• Best used in weft or decorative texture
• Adds shimmer to scarves, wraps, and layered woven fabrics
• Not recommended as a primary structural weaving yarn
⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash gently in cool water
• Use mild detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry
• Handle sequined fabric gently
