Alpaca Cotton Yarn, Lana Gatto SANTIAGO, Luxury Italian Sport Weight Yarn, Chain Structure, 260m/100g

SANTIAGO by Lana Gatto is a luxury Italian baby alpaca and cotton chain yarn with approx. 260m per 100g, designed for soft sweaters, lightweight cardigans, shawls, scarves, and refined year-round knitwear. This sport-weight yarn combines 70% baby alpaca softness and warmth with 30% cotton breathability and structure, creating an airy, comfortable fabric that feels luxurious on the skin while staying light, modern, and wearable.

The chain/cable construction gives SANTIAGO extra loft and visual texture without heaviness. It creates clean stitches, soft volume, and a polished handmade look even in simple patterns — perfect for knitters who want premium Italian yarn that works up beautifully and feels special without being too heavy.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy
• Article: SANTIAGO
• Fiber Content: 70% Baby Alpaca, 30% Cotton
• Yarn Category: Sport
• Yardage: approx. 260 m / 284 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Format: Factory-wound balls (100 grams each)
• Origin: Made in Italy
• Structure: Chain / cable construction

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft, airy, and lightweight
• Warm yet breathable due to cotton blend
• Chain structure adds volume without heaviness
• Smooth surface with a natural, refined texture
• Comfortable for direct-to-skin wear

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
SANTIAGO offers a rare balance of softness, warmth, breathability, and structure. Baby alpaca gives the yarn a gentle luxury feel and lightweight insulation, while cotton helps stabilize the fabric and makes it more wearable across seasons.

The chain construction makes this yarn especially appealing because it gives the fabric more body and texture than a flat spun yarn, while still keeping the finished piece light and elegant.

✧ Fiber Profile
• Baby Alpaca — softness, warmth, and lightweight insulation
• Cotton — breathability, structure, and shape stability

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Designed for single-strand knitting and crochet
• Sport weight — ideal for lightweight garments and accessories
• Chain construction creates more volume than classic spun yarn
• Suitable for simple stitches, textured stitches, and modern silhouettes

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Creates soft, airy fabric with natural volume
• Keeps garments lightweight but warm
• Adds subtle texture without heaviness
• Produces clean, modern knitwear
• Helps garments hold shape better than pure alpaca

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Sweaters and pullovers
• Lightweight cardigans
• Shawls and wraps
• Scarves and accessories
• Baby garments

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Sweater (S–M): approx. 300–400 g
• Sweater (L–XL): approx. 400–500 g
• Shawl / wrap: approx. 200–300 g
• Hat / scarf set: approx. 100–200 g

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
Merino — adds structure and elasticity
Mohair — enhances softness and halo
Silk — improves drape and luxury feel
Cotton — increases structure for summer garments

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Knitting needles: 3.5–4.5 mm
• Crochet hook: 3.0–4.0 mm

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Suitable for soft woven fabrics
• Best used as weft
• For warp, combine with stronger yarn

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold with gentle detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry