GAUDI Cotton - MONDIAL

GAUDI Cotton by Mondial – Multicolor Automatic Print-Effect Yarn

100% Egyptian Cotton | 50g – 145m | 4-Color Chainette Construction

📋 Key Features

• Composition100% Egyptian Cotton
• Ball Weight50g
• YardageApprox. 145m
• Recommended Needles4 – 5mm
• Recommended Crochet Hook3 – 3.5mm
• WashingMachine wash 30°C
• Ideal forMulticolor summer garments
• Indicative Yield2 balls for a top

🧵 The Yarn

GAUDI Cotton by Mondial is a multicolor 100% Egyptian Cotton yarn with an innovative construction that makes it unique: a chainette in which 4 colors alternate as the dominant tone. This creates a color effect that resembles a print but arises solely from the structure of the yarn, with no need to change balls while working.

Each 50g ball provides approximately 145 meters and works with 4-5mm needles or a 3-3.5mm crochet hook. The chainette construction makes the yarn smooth and rewarding even for those new to multicolor projects, as the color effect is automatic and requires no complex techniques.

🧬 Technical Composition: Why It Works

Egyptian Cotton is a long-staple fiber grown in the Nile Valley, recognized worldwide for its strength, softness, and ability to keep colors bright even after numerous washes. Unlike cheaper cottons, Egyptian cotton has a longer fiber that reduces pilling and ensures a smooth, uniform surface for the finished garment.

The chainette construction is GAUDI's true strength: the 4 colors are integrated into the yarn's structure itself, alternating naturally during work. This means you don't have to manage color changes, hide ends, or worry about knots. The result is a fabric with a surprising visual effect, perfect for enhancing even the simplest stitches.

📦 Format and Yardage

Each ball weighs 50g and provides approximately 145 meters. With a single ball, you can make small accessories like headbands, crochet bracelets, or swatches. For more structured projects, keep in mind that you need 2 balls for a size 42-44 (US 6-8) top, 3-4 balls for a short-sleeved sweater, and 5-6 balls for a long-sleeved sweater.

Yardage may vary slightly (±5%) between production lots. For projects requiring multiple balls, we recommend purchasing the necessary quantity at once, verifying that all balls belong to the same color lot to ensure color uniformity in the finished garment.

🧶 Recommended Usage

For knitting, use 4-5mm needles. This size ensures a soft but compact fabric, ideal for sweaters and cardigans that maintain their shape without being stiff. If you prefer a more open and lightweight effect, you can use 5.5mm needles, perfect for summer stoles and shawls.

For crochet, use 3-3.5mm hooks to obtain a defined and durable fabric, perfect for bags, structured tops, and accessories. The yarn's chainette construction glides perfectly on the hook and does not twist, making the work fluid even for beginners. Basic stitches like chain, single, and double crochet all enhance the automatic multicolor effect.

✨ Why Choose GAUDI Cotton

If you have always wanted to make multicolor garments but are intimidated by the idea of managing multiple balls at once, GAUDI solves the problem at the root. The print effect arises from the construction of the yarn itself: you work with a single ball and get a complex, impactful color result without color changes, ends to hide, or stress.

Egyptian cotton ensures freshness and breathability in the warmer months, while the chainette construction makes the yarn smooth and pleasant to work with. Even beginners with knitting needles or crochet hooks can achieve professional results: the multicolor effect enhances even the simplest stitches, transforming a stockinette stitch or a series of single crochets into a unique, original garment.

🎨 Project Ideas

GAUDI is perfect for spring and summer garments that stand out: tops, tank tops, short or long-sleeved sweaters, and light cardigans. The automatic multicolor effect is also ideal for accessories such as shawls, stoles, scarves, summer bags, and headbands. If you are knitting for children, GAUDI creates cheerful and lively garments without the need for complex intarsia.

👩‍🎨 Who It's For

GAUDI is perfect for beginners who want to achieve impactful results without complex techniques. The chainette construction glides well on needles and hooks, does not twist, and does not require specific tension. The automatic multicolor effect enhances even basic stitches, so you can focus on technique without worrying about the color outcome.

Even experienced crafters will appreciate GAUDI for its versatility: it is the ideal yarn when you want a colorful and original garment but lack the time or desire to handle complex color changes. Perfect for hobbyists creating for themselves, those selling on commission who look for easy-to-work, high-effect yarns, and those who love to gift unique handmade items.

🧼 Care and Maintenance

• WashingMachine wash 30°C, delicate cycle
• BleachingDo not bleach
• SpinGentle spin, max 600 RPM
• DryingLay flat away from heat sources
• IroningIron at medium temperature (max 150°C)
• StorageStore in a dry place, away from direct light

📌 Important Note

📊 Technical data summary