Cashmere Merino Yarn, Lana Gatto VIP PRINT COLORS, Luxury Italian Fingering Weight Yarn, Variegated Color, 200m/50g

VIP PRINT COLORS by Lana Gatto is a luxury Italian merino–cashmere yarn with approx. 200m per 50g, designed for elegant sweaters, shawls, baby garments, and refined knitwear with beautiful variegated color transitions. This fingering-weight yarn blends 80% extrafine merino wool with 20% cashmere, delivering exceptional softness, warmth, and a smooth, polished finish that feels truly high-end.

What makes this yarn stand out is its printed color effect — each ball creates natural, artistic color movement in your fabric without effort. Combined with the softness of merino and the luxury touch of cashmere, it transforms even simple projects into visually rich, sophisticated pieces.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy
• Article: VIP PRINT COLORS
• Fiber Content: 80% Extrafine Merino Wool, 20% Cashmere
• Yarn Category: Fingering
• Yardage: approx. 200 m / 219 yd per 50 g (1.76 oz)
• Format: Factory-wound balls (50 grams each)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Buttery soft and smooth
• Lightweight with gentle elasticity
• Luxurious hand-feel from cashmere
• Breathable yet warm
• Comfortable for sensitive skin

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
This yarn combines two premium fibers with a designer-level color effect. The printed shades create depth and movement automatically, so your finished piece looks complex and artistic without requiring advanced techniques. It’s an easy way to create “high-end” knitwear with minimal effort.

✧ Fiber Profile
• Extrafine merino wool — softness, elasticity, and structure
• Cashmere — luxury softness, warmth, and lightness

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Suitable for single-strand knitting for lightweight garments
• Can be held double for more structure and warmth
• Ideal for projects worn close to the skin
• Works beautifully for both knitting and crochet
• Great for beginners and advanced knitters

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Creates smooth, even stitches with excellent definition
• Adds natural color variation without extra work
• Produces lightweight, elegant fabric
• Gives garments a refined, boutique-quality look
• Enhances simple stitches with visual interest
• After washing, the yarn softens further and develops a subtle, luxurious bloom

This is a perfect “effortless luxury” yarn — it does the design work for you while maintaining comfort and wearability.

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Sweaters and lightweight tops
• Shawls and wraps
• Baby garments and accessories
• Scarves and elegant accessories
• Fine, layered knitwear

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Sweater (M): 350–450 g (7–9 balls)
• Shawl / Wrap: 200–300 g (4–6 balls)
• Baby set: 150–200 g (3–4 balls)
• Hat + scarf set: 150–200 g (3–4 balls)

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Solid merino — to control color placement
• Cashmere lace — enhances softness
• Mohair — adds halo and depth
• Silk blends — adds shine and elegance

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Knitting: 3.0–3.5 mm (US 2.5–4)
• Crochet: 2.5–3.5 mm

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Suitable for fine, lightweight woven fabrics
• Ideal as weft for soft luxury textiles
• Creates smooth and elegant surfaces

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold with mild detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight