{"product_id":"lana-gatto-vip-print-colors-merino-cashmere-yarn","title":"Cashmere Merino Yarn, Lana Gatto VIP PRINT COLORS, Luxury Italian Fingering Weight Yarn, Variegated Color, 200m\/50g","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eVIP 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eWhat makes this yarn stand out is its \u003cstrong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eprinted color effect\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003e▣ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003e• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy\u003cbr data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e• Article: VIP PRINT COLORS\u003cbr data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e• Fiber Content: 80% Extrafine Merino Wool, 20% Cashmere\u003cbr data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003e• Yarn Category: Fingering\u003cbr data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e• Yardage: approx. 200 m \/ 219 yd per 50 g (1.76 oz)\u003cbr data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003e• Format: Factory-wound balls (50 grams each)\u003cbr data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e• Origin: Made in Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003e⌁ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003e• Buttery soft and smooth\u003cbr data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e• Lightweight with gentle elasticity\u003cbr data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003e• Luxurious hand-feel from cashmere\u003cbr data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003e• Breathable yet warm\u003cbr data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003e• Comfortable for sensitive skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e⚑ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eWhy This Yarn Is Special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003e✧ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003eFiber Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e• Extrafine merino wool — softness, elasticity, and structure\u003cbr data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003e• Cashmere — luxury softness, warmth, and lightness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003e➤ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003eIMPORTANT — Yarn Usage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003e• Suitable for single-strand knitting for lightweight garments\u003cbr data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003e• Can be held double for more structure and warmth\u003cbr data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003e• Ideal for projects worn close to the skin\u003cbr data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003e• Works beautifully for both knitting and crochet\u003cbr data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003e• Great for beginners and advanced knitters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2761\"\u003e➤ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003eWhat This Yarn Does in Your Project\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003e• Creates smooth, even stitches with excellent definition\u003cbr data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003e• Adds natural color variation without extra work\u003cbr data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2536\"\u003e• Produces lightweight, elegant fabric\u003cbr data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003e• Gives garments a refined, boutique-quality look\u003cbr data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003e• Enhances simple stitches with visual interest\u003cbr data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003e• After washing, the yarn softens further and develops a subtle, luxurious bloom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2763\" 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