Merino Alpaca Yarn, Lana Gatto VIENNA, Luxury Italian Sport Weight Yarn, Gradient, 300m/100g

VIENNA by Lana Gatto is a rare 125-year anniversary luxury Italian merino and baby alpaca gradient yarn with approx. 300m per 100g, created for soft sweaters, elegant cardigans, shawls, baby garments, and refined everyday knitwear. This sport-weight yarn combines 84% extra-fine superwash merino with 16% baby alpaca, giving the fabric beautiful softness, warmth, smooth stitch definition, and long gradient color movement in one generous 100g ball.

This is a very special limited-edition Lana Gatto yarn that is no longer part of the regular production line. The superwash merino makes the yarn smoother, softer, and more practical for wearable garments, while baby alpaca adds gentle warmth and a refined luxury feel. The gradient coloring creates beautiful transitions in the finished fabric, making even simple stitches look rich, artistic, and high-end.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy
• Article: VIENNA — 125 Years Anniversary Limited Collection
• Fiber Content: 84% Extra-Fine Merino Wool Superwash, 16% Baby Alpaca
• Yarn Category: Sport
• Yardage: approx. 300 m / 328 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Format: Factory-wound balls (100 g each)
• Origin: Made in Italy
• Structure: Smooth, even-ply yarn with gradient color transitions

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft, smooth, and refined
• Warm without feeling heavy
• Gentle baby alpaca softness
• Smooth superwash merino feel
• Beautiful gradient color movement
• Excellent stitch definition with elegant drape

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
VIENNA was created for Lana Gatto’s 125-year anniversary celebration and is a limited-edition yarn that is no longer in regular production. It is difficult to find, especially in the U.S. market, which makes it a true rare find for knitters who love Italian luxury yarns.

The combination of superwash extra-fine merino and baby alpaca gives this yarn both practicality and luxury. It feels soft and smooth, holds stitches beautifully, and creates garments that are easier to wear and care for than many traditional luxury wool blends.

✧ Fiber Profile
• Extra-Fine Superwash Merino — softness, elasticity, smoothness, and easier care
• Baby Alpaca — gentle warmth, softness, and luxury hand feel

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Designed for single-strand knitting and crochet
• Sport weight — versatile for garments, shawls, baby knits, and accessories
• Gradient colors work best in simple stitches that allow color movement to show
• Superwash merino helps reduce felting risk compared with untreated wool
• Great for wearable garments that need softness, comfort, and stitch definition

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Creates soft, smooth fabric with beautiful drape
• Adds long gradient color transitions without changing yarns
• Makes simple patterns look artistic and high-end
• Gives garments warmth without excessive weight
• Produces polished stitches and a refined finished look

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Sweaters and pullovers
• Cardigans and dresses
• Shawls and wraps
• Baby garments and blankets
• Hats, scarves, and accessories

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

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
Mohair — adds halo and softness
Silk — enhances drape and elegance
Merino — adds structure and elasticity
Alpaca — increases warmth and softness

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Knitting needles: 3.5–4.5 mm
• Crochet hook: 3.0–4.0 mm
• Use smaller needles for firmer stitch definition
• Use larger needles for softer, drapier fabric

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Suitable for soft woven fabrics
• Best used as weft to show gradient transitions
• For warp, use with careful tension or pair with stronger supporting yarn

⟳ Care Instructions
• Machine wash on gentle or wool cycle in cold water
• Use mild detergent suitable for wool
• Place garment in a mesh laundry bag for extra protection
• Do not bleach or tumble dry
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry and reshape while damp