Cotton Wool Chainette Yarn, Lana Gatto TEMPESTA, Easy Beginner DK Yarn, Fast Knit Italian Yarn, 100m/50g

TEMPESTA by Lana Gatto is a premium Italian wool–cotton chainette yarn with approx. 100m per 50g, designed for easy beginner sweaters, fast knitting projects, and comfortable everyday garments with volume, structure, and softness without heaviness. This DK-weight yarn is incredibly easy to work with and creates visible results quickly, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced knitters who want efficient, satisfying projects.

This yarn is all about ease and comfort. The chainette (cord) construction means the yarn does not split while knitting, making it one of the easiest yarns to handle. At the same time, it creates airy, full-looking fabric that feels lightweight and wearable. If you want a yarn that is simple, forgiving, and delivers beautiful results fast — this is exactly that yarn.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy
• Article: TEMPESTA
• Fiber Content: 58% Wool, 42% Cotton
• Yarn Category: DK
• Yardage: approx. 100 m / 109 yd per 50 g (1.76 oz)
• Format: Factory-wound balls (50 grams each)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft, airy, and lightweight
• Smooth chainette structure (no splitting)
• Balanced warmth and breathability
• Slight elasticity for comfortable wear
• Easy, smooth knitting experience

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
TEMPESTA is a problem-solving yarn. Many knitters struggle with splitting yarn, uneven tension, or slow progress. This yarn eliminates those issues.

The chainette structure makes it:
• easy to control
• fast to knit
• forgiving for beginners

At the same time, it produces modern, clean fabric that looks much more advanced than the effort required.

✧ Fiber Profile
• Wool — warmth, softness, elasticity
• Cotton — breathability and comfort

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Designed for single-strand knitting
• PERFECT for beginners
• No-split yarn — very easy to handle
• Ideal for fast projects
• Suitable for knitting and crochet

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Creates volume without heaviness
• Knits up quickly with visible progress
• Produces smooth, modern-looking fabric
• Makes even simple patterns look polished
• I highly recommend zooming in on the photos to see the chain structure and texture of this yarn

This is a perfect “easy fast knit yarn” — low effort, high result.

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Beginner sweaters and first garments
• Quick projects and last-minute gifts
• Hats and accessories
• Cardigans and pullovers
• Everyday wearable knitwear

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Sweater (M): 400–600 g (8–12 balls)
• Cardigan: 450–650 g (9–13 balls)
• Hat: 50–100 g (1–2 balls)
• Scarf / cowl: 150–300 g (3–6 balls)

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Merino — adds softness
• Cotton — enhances breathability
• Mohair — adds halo
• Smooth yarns — create contrast

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Knitting: 5.0 mm (US 8)
• Crochet: 5.0–5.5 mm

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Suitable as textured weft
• Adds volume and dimension
• Not recommended for warp

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