Sugar Cane Viscose Yarn, Lana Gatto SUGAR, Premium Italian DK Yarn, 125m/50g

Lana Gatto SUGAR is a premium Italian summer yarn made from 100% viscose derived from natural sugar cane molasses, created for lightweight, breathable, soft, and elegant warm-weather knitwear with beautiful drape and silky texture. With 125m per 50g, this luxurious DK-weight yarn is ideal for summer tops, lightweight sweaters, dresses, shawls, scarves, tanks, and modern everyday garments that feel cool and comfortable against the skin.

This yarn is part of the Lana Gatto Summer Classic Collection and stands out for its unusual plant-based origin, vibrant summer colors, soft shine, and fluid movement in finished fabric. SUGAR creates polished, sophisticated garments with a modern clean appearance while remaining surprisingly easy to work with.

The yarn has a smooth silky hand with excellent drape and cooling properties, making it especially beautiful for warm-weather projects and transitional garments.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy
• Article: SUGAR 
• Fiber Content: 100% Viscose From Sugar Cane
• Yarn Category: DK
• Yardage: approx. 125 m / 136 yd per 50 g (1.76 oz)
• Format: Factory-wound balls (50 grams each)
• Origin: Cultivated, spun, dyed, and packaged in Tollegno, Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft, silky, and smooth
• Cool and breathable against the skin
• Beautiful fluid drape
• Slight elegant sheen
• Lightweight and comfortable
• Creates refined summer fabric

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
SUGAR is not a typical viscose yarn.

It is produced from natural sugar cane molasses, giving the yarn:
• a soft silky texture
• cooling summer comfort
• beautiful drape
• breathable wearability
• elegant movement in finished garments

The yarn creates fabric that looks polished, fluid, and modern without feeling heavy.

This yarn is especially ideal for:
• summer garments
• elegant lightweight tops
• breathable warm-weather knitwear
• drapey accessories
• modern everyday luxury pieces

The cheerful summer colors combined with the silky structure make even simple stitches look refined and expensive.

This is a perfect “luxury summer wardrobe yarn” — elegant, breathable, soft, and wearable.

✧ Fiber Profile
• Sugar Cane Viscose — silky softness, drape, breathability, cooling comfort, elegant sheen

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Designed for single-strand knitting and crochet
• Excellent for lightweight garments
• Ideal for warm-weather projects
• Creates best results in drapey fabrics
• Beautiful for simple stitches and clean modern silhouettes
• Suitable for knitting and crochet

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Creates lightweight breathable fabric
• Adds elegant drape and movement
• Produces smooth polished stitches
• Feels cool and comfortable against the skin
• Makes simple garments look refined and sophisticated
• Creates modern luxury summer knitwear

I highly recommend zooming in on the photos to fully appreciate the silky texture and elegant drape this yarn creates in finished fabric.

This yarn is ideal for projects where you want softness, fluidity, breathability, and an elevated summer look.

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Summer tops and tanks
• Lightweight sweaters
• Dresses and tunics
• Shawls and wraps
• Scarves and accessories
• Elegant cardigans
• Resort wear and vacation knitwear
• Modern breathable garments

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Summer top (M): 250–400 g
• Lightweight sweater: 350–500 g
• Cardigan: 400–550 g
• Shawl: 150–300 g
• Scarf: 100–200 g

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Linen — enhances breathable texture
• Silk — adds luxury shine and drape
• Cotton — creates more structure
• Fine sequins — adds elegant summer sparkle

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Knitting: 3.5–4.0 mm (US 4–6)
• Crochet: 3.5–4.5 mm

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Excellent as soft drapey weft yarn
• Creates fluid lightweight fabric
• Adds sheen and movement
• Not recommended for warp

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold, max 30°C / 86°F
• Do not use fabric softener
• Lay flat to dry