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CELESTE Cotton by Lang Yarns – Gemstone-Shine Effect Yarn 50g 200m

80% cotton 20% polyester | 50g – 200m | Shimmering summer yarn for tops and stoles

📋 Key features

• Composition80% cotton – 20% polyester
• Ball weight50g
• Length200m
• Recommended knitting needles3.0–3.5mm
• Recommended crochet hook3.0–3.5mm
• WashingGentle wash at 30°C without fabric softener
• Ideal forTops, stoles, summer tunics
• Approximate yield1 ball for a size S top

🧵 The yarn

CELESTE Cotton by Lang Yarns is a high-quality summer yarn with a shimmering gemstone-effect finish. Its unique cord-style structure and luminous colors reminiscent of precious stones make it perfect for anyone looking for luxurious, refined yarn. Ideal for crafters and makers who want to create elegant garments with a touch of sparkle.

Each 50g ball provides 200 meters of smooth-running yarn, perfect for knitting with 3–3.5mm needles or crocheting with a 3–3.5mm hook. The cotton-polyester blend delivers dazzling results in no time, with an elegant drape and a texture that enhances even the simplest stitches.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

The 80% cotton content ensures coolness, breathability, and comfort, even on the hottest days. Cotton absorbs moisture and lets the skin breathe, making it ideal for summer clothing and resort wear. This natural fiber also feels soft and pleasant against the skin, perfect for garments worn directly against the body, such as tops, tank tops, and tunics.

The 20% polyester adds this yarn's distinctive feature: its gemstone-like shimmer. Polyester gives it shine, dimensional stability, and durability, helping garments retain their shape after washing. This synthetic fiber also reduces creasing and speeds up drying, making the yarn as practical as it is beautiful.

📦 Ball size and yield

Each 50g ball provides approximately 200 meters of yarn, an excellent amount for lightweight projects. One ball is enough to make a size S summer top, a wide headband, or a pair of decorative cuffs. For larger projects such as stoles, tunics, or lightweight cardigans, allow approximately 4–6 balls for a size M.

We recommend purchasing all the balls needed for your project at once to ensure a consistent color lot. CELESTE's vibrant colors may vary slightly between lots, so it is important to use balls from the same dye lot for an even result.

🧶 Recommended techniques

3–3.5mm needles are ideal for this yarn because they create a lightweight yet compact fabric, perfect for summer garments that should feel cool without being see-through. With 3mm needles, you get a denser knit, suitable for tops and structured garments. With 3.5mm needles, the fabric becomes softer and more draped, perfect for airy stoles and shawls.

With a 3–3.5mm crochet hook, this cord-style yarn creates interesting, well-defined textures. It's perfect for openwork stitches, fans, and geometric patterns that make the most of the yarn's shimmer. The yarn glides easily over the hook, making it suitable even for beginners working on summer projects.

✨ Why choose CELESTE Cotton

Unlike standard summer cotton yarns, CELESTE offers a unique shimmering effect that turns even the simplest project into something special. While other cotton-polyester yarns have a matte or semi-gloss finish, CELESTE's colors truly evoke precious stones: rich and luminous, with reflections that catch the light. This isn't a yarn for basic projects, but for those who want to stand out.

In everyday wear, this means garments that really shine when you wear them. A top made with CELESTE won't go unnoticed: natural light brings out the yarn's shimmer, creating an elegant, sophisticated effect that's perfect for summer evenings, events, or simply feeling special in a casual outfit.

🎨 What you can make

CELESTE is the perfect yarn for elegant summer clothing: tops, tank tops, lightweight sweaters, and tunics are its main uses. Thanks to its shimmer, it's also ideal for evening stoles, lightweight shawls, and occasion wraps. Its cord-style structure makes it perfect for resort wear and vacation garments that need to be cool, elegant, and easy to wash.

👩‍🎨 Who it's for

This yarn is suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experts. Its cord-style structure glides easily over needles and hooks without twisting or breaking. Beginners will appreciate how easy it is to work with and how even a simple stitch, such as stockinette or single crochet, looks elegant thanks to the yarn's shimmer.

It's typically chosen by crafters looking for quality yarn for special projects, makers who sell handmade garments and want to stand out with luxurious materials, and anyone looking for an original gift for knitting and crochet enthusiasts. It's also perfect for commission work when you need yarn that makes an impression without making the project harder to work.

🧼 Care and maintenance

• WashingGentle wash at 30°C
• DetergentMild detergent without fabric softener
• Spin cycleGentle or none
• DryingDry flat, away from heat sources
• IroningUse a warm iron if needed
• StorageStore in a dry place away from direct light

📌 Important note

📊 Technical specifications