Baby Alpaca Merino Gradient CHAIN SUPERWASH Yarn, VIENNA, LIMITED 125-Year Anniversary Edition, Luxury Italian Yarn by Lana Gatto, Sport Weight, 300m/100g (328y/3.52oz)

A rare and truly luxurious anniversary yarn created by Lana Gatto for their 125-year celebration. VIENNA is a limited-edition blend of 84% Extra-Fine Superwash Merino and 16% Baby Alpaca, crafted in Italy in 100g balls with a generous 300 meters of soft, elegant sport-weight beauty.

The yarn is exceptionally smooth, warm, and refined — perfect for premium garments, heirloom knits, and high-quality pieces that drape beautifully and feel luxuriously soft against the skin. This is a very rare find that is no longer produced and extremely hard to source today.

▣ Why This Yarn Is Rare
VIENNA was produced only once for Lana Gatto’s 125-year anniversary celebration. This collection was not part of their standard commercial line and was manufactured in limited quantities for select European distributors. The yarn is no longer in production, extremely difficult to obtain, and rarely appears on the U.S. market. Its exceptional fiber blend, luxurious feel, and limited availability make it a collector’s yarn for knitters who appreciate true Italian craftsmanship.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy
• Article: VIENNA — 125 Years Anniversary Limited Collection
• Fiber Content: 84% Extra-Fine Merino (Superwash), 16% Baby Alpaca
• Yarn Weight: Sport (lightweight, soft, versatile)
• Format: Balls (pre-wound, ready to use)
• Weight: 100g (3.53 oz)
• Yardage: 300 m / 328 yd per ball
• Construction: Smooth, even-ply yarn with excellent stitch definition
• Origin: Made in Italy

▣ Superwash Merino — Important Information
The 84% merino used in VIENNA is Superwash-treated (SW), which means:
• the fiber becomes softer and smoother
• it resists felting better than untreated wool
• it can tolerate gentle machine washing (although hand wash is still recommended for luxury fibers)
• garments maintain shape and stitch definition longer

This makes VIENNA especially suitable for everyday wear pieces, children’s knits, and fine garments that need durability without sacrificing softness.

▣ Texture & Feel
Soft, smooth, warm, and beautifully refined. The fabric develops a gentle halo and elegant drape after washing. VIENNA is ideal for sweaters, cardigans, dresses, shawls, and baby garments. It knits evenly, blocks beautifully, and behaves like true Italian luxury.

Because of this, its consumption is slightly lower than DK but a bit higher than true sport (330–360 m). It behaves like a refined Italian sport weight with excellent coverage and drape.

▣ Recommended Needles & Crochet Hooks
Knitting Needles:
• 3.5 mm – 4.0 mm (US 4–6) for standard sport-weight fabric
• 4.0 mm – 4.5 mm (US 6–7) for airy, drapey garments
• 3.25 mm (US 3) for ribbing or more structured edges

Crochet Hooks:
• 3.0 mm – 3.5 mm for defined stitchwork
• 3.5 mm – 4.0 mm for softer, flowing fabrics
• Perfect for lace motifs, shawls, baby garments

▣ Recommended Knitting Usage
• Sweater (S–M): 3–4 balls
• Sweater (L–XL): 4–5 balls
• Cardigan (S–M): 4–5 balls
• Shawl / Wrap: 2–3 balls
• Hat + Scarf set: 2 balls
• Baby set: 1–2 balls

▣ Care Instructions
This yarn is made with Superwash Merino, which means it is more resistant to felting and can tolerate gentle machine washing. For best results and to preserve the luxury look of your garments, the following care is recommended:

• Machine wash on a gentle or wool cycle in cold water
• Use a mild detergent suitable for wool
• Place the garment in a mesh laundry bag for extra protection
• Do not bleach or tumble dry
• Lay flat to dry, reshaping the garment while damp
• Avoid wringing or twisting to keep the fibers and stitch definition intact