RARE FIND: Silk Organic Cotton Hand Dyed CABLE Yarn, DUBAI, Premium Italian Atelier Collection by Lana Gatto, Sport Weight, 270m/100g (295y/3.52oz)

DUBAI by Lana Gatto is a beautifully refined Italian sport-weight yarn created from 72% Seta Silk and 28% Organic Cotton and finished in rich hand-dyed colors. This elegant blend combines the natural sheen, softness, and fluid drape of silk with the breathable comfort and gentle structure of organic cotton, creating a yarn that feels sophisticated, wearable, and especially suited to warm-weather knitwear.

Because of its fiber balance, DUBAI creates fabric that feels light, smooth, and graceful on the body. The silk brings luminous softness and elegant movement, while the cotton helps the fabric feel more stable and comfortable for everyday wear. This makes it an excellent choice for summer tops, breathable sweaters, shawls, scarves, lightweight accessories, and polished layering pieces.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy
• Article: DUBAI
• Fiber Content: 72% Seta Silk, 28% Organic Cotton
• Yarn Category: Sport
• Yardage: approx. 270 m / 295 yd per 100 g (3.53 oz)
• Origin: Cultivated, spun, dyed, and packaged in Tollegno, Italy
• Character: Premium hand-dyed yarn with elegant sheen, soft drape, and breathable comfort

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Smooth, soft, and refined
• Elegant natural sheen from silk
• Breathable and comfortable from organic cotton
• Fluid drape with gentle structure
• Lightweight and polished in fabric
• Soft, cool hand ideal for warm-weather garments

⌁ Why This Yarn Is Special
DUBAI offers the kind of balance that makes luxury summer yarns so appealing. Silk alone can feel beautifully fluid and luminous, while cotton adds comfort, breathability, and a more practical everyday structure. Together, they create a fabric that looks elevated and elegant, yet still feels wearable and easy to enjoy.

The hand-dyed finish gives the yarn extra depth and richness, making even simple stitches look beautiful. This is the kind of yarn that can turn a basic top, scarf, or shawl into something more distinctive and luxurious without needing complicated construction.

As a sport-weight yarn, it is especially versatile for garments and accessories that need softness, drape, and breathability without feeling too heavy. It works beautifully for knit and crochet projects and can also be used successfully for fine-gauge machine knitting.

➤ Recommended Needles & Hooks
• Knitting needles: 4.5 mm / US 7 (manufacturer recommendation)
• Crochet hooks: 4.0–5.0 mm / US G-6 to H-8
• Use smaller sizes for more structure and stitch definition
• Use larger sizes for softer drape and a more fluid fabric

⋔ Perfect For
• Summer tops and shells
• Lightweight sweaters and cardigans
• Elegant shawls and wraps
• Scarves and soft accessories
• Dresses and skirts with graceful drape
• Refined crochet garments
• Fine-gauge machine knitting
• Warm-weather layering pieces

⌁ Why This Yarn Excels
• Softness: Silk gives the fabric a smooth, luxurious hand
• Breathability: Organic cotton keeps the yarn comfortable for warmer weather
• Drape: The silk-rich blend creates elegant movement in garments
• Sheen: Natural silk luster adds a polished, elevated finish
• Versatility: Suitable for knitting, crochet, and machine knitting
• Color Depth: Hand-dyed finish gives the yarn richness and visual interest

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
For an even more distinctive fabric, iDOKNiT especially recommends pairing DUBAI with fine silk blends, lightweight cottons, or elegant lace companions that preserve the yarn’s softness and drape.

For summer garments, pairing it with a finer silk or cotton yarn can create a more interesting texture while keeping the fabric breathable and refined. For shawls and accessories, combining it with a delicate lace companion can add softness, movement, and visual depth without losing the elegant character of the yarn.

Because DUBAI already has beautiful sheen and fluidity on its own, it also works wonderfully as a standalone yarn for projects where simple stitches and luxurious fiber should remain the focus.

➤ Important Note
Because this yarn contains a high percentage of silk, the finished fabric will naturally have more drape and fluidity than a yarn made primarily from wool. Organic cotton adds comfort and balance, but the final fabric will still feel smoother, cooler, and more flowing than traditional springy yarns.

For crochet projects, many makers prefer to allow a little extra yarn, since crochet generally creates a denser fabric and may use about 10–20% more yardage than knitting.

⋔ Estimated Yarn Requirements (approximate)
• Short-sleeve top or lightweight sweater (XS–S): 250–350 g
• Short-sleeve top or lightweight sweater (M–L): 350–450 g
• Short-sleeve top or lightweight sweater (XL–2XL): 450–550 g
• Long-sleeve sweater or cardigan (XS–S): 400–500 g
• Long-sleeve sweater or cardigan (M): 500–600 g
• Long-sleeve sweater or cardigan (L): 600–700 g
• Long-sleeve sweater or cardigan (XL): 700–800 g
• Long-sleeve sweater or cardigan (2XL+): 800–900 g
• Scarf or cowl: 100–250 g
• Shawl or wrap: 200–400 g
• Hat or beanie: 50–100 g
• Mittens or gloves: 50–100 g
• Knee-length skirt: 500–700 g
• Full-length dress: 800–1000 g

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cool with mild detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry and reshape while damp
• Dry away from direct sunlight
• Wash swatch before final sizing calculations