Cotton-Linen LINELLO - Lang Yarns

Cotton Linen LINELLO Lang Yarns – Gradient Summer Yarn 100g 280m

40% cotton – 32% linen – 28% viscose | 100g – 280m | Needles 3.5-4 – Crochet Hook 3.5-4

📋 Main features

• Composition40% cotton – 32% linen – 28% viscose
• Skein weight100g
• Yardageapproximately 280 metres
• Recommended needlesNo. 3.5–4.0
• Recommended crochet hookNo. 3.5–4.0
• WashingHand wash at 30°C, dry flat
• Ideal forSummer tops, lightweight cardigans, shawls, beach accessories
• Approximate yieldWith 1 skein: cropped top or small shawl

🧵 The yarn

LINELLO Lang Yarns is a cotton-linen gradient yarn designed for those seeking a natural, fresh material full of character for summer projects. Its balanced composition of 40% cotton, 32% linen and 28% viscose offers breathability, softness and a fluid drape that enhances every type of work, from stockinette stitch to the most elaborate openwork stitches.

Each 100-gram skein offers approximately 280 metres of yarn, ideal for creating tops, lightweight cardigans, shawls and beach accessories. It is worked with needles 3.5-4 or a crochet hook 3.5-4, and is suitable for both beginners and those seeking a natural yarn for more complex projects.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

Cotton (40%) ensures softness, absorbency and comfort against the skin. It is the base that makes this yarn pleasant to wear even on the hottest days, keeping you cool without causing irritation. Cotton absorbs moisture and allows the skin to breathe, an essential feature for summer garments.

Linen (32%) adds structure, strength and that slightly rustic texture that gives the yarn character. Linen is one of the most breathable natural fibres: it does not retain heat, cools down quickly and improves with washing. It is the linen that gives LINELLO its fluid drape and natural feel that sets it apart from synthetic yarns.

Viscose (28%) softens the texture of the linen, improves the yarn's flow during working and intensifies the brilliance of the colours. Without viscose, the yarn would be stiffer and less comfortable; with this small percentage, you get the best of both worlds: naturalness and a pleasant feel.

🌈 Gradient effect and thick-thin texture

LINELLO is a gradient yarn, meaning it features colour shades that change gradually along the skein, creating a rich and dynamic visual effect without the need to change colours manually. This makes it perfect for those who want to achieve a striking result even with simple stitches such as stockinette stitch or crochet single crochet.

The thick-thin texture (natural variation in thickness) adds another level of interest: the yarn features slight variations in thickness that create a three-dimensional effect in the finished fabric, enhancing the naturalness of the fibres and adding character even to the simplest projects. It is not a flaw, but an intentional feature that makes every garment unique.

📦 Skein format and yield

Each skein weighs 100 grams and offers approximately 280 metres of yarn. With a single skein, you can create a cropped top, a small shawl or a pair of cuffs. For a size M summer cardigan, you need approximately 4–5 skeins, while 2–3 are enough for a long top or tank top.

We always recommend purchasing all the skeins needed for the project at once to ensure they come from the same colour lot. The gradient shades may vary slightly between lots, and this could affect the uniformity of the final result.

🧶 Recommended working

Needles 3.5-4 are the ideal size for this yarn because they create an airy and breathable fabric, perfect for summer garments. With smaller needles, you would get a fabric that is too dense and does not allow the skin to breathe; with larger needles, the fabric would be too loose and lose its structure. Size 3.5–4 perfectly balances drape and hold.

A crochet hook 3.5-4 is also perfect for this yarn, ideal for creating openwork tops, lightweight shawls and beach bags. The yarn's thick-thin texture enhances simple stitches: even a simple single crochet or stockinette stitch results in a rich character thanks to the natural variations in thickness and the gradient shades.

✨ Why choose LINELLO Lang Yarns

Compared to 100% cotton yarns, LINELLO offers greater breathability and freshness thanks to the linen, which does not retain heat and cools down quickly against the skin. Compared to 100% linen yarns, LINELLO is softer and more comfortable thanks to the cotton and viscose, without losing the naturalness and structure typical of linen.

The gradient effect allows you to achieve visually rich results even with simple stitches, saving time and effort compared to multicoloured projects. You do not need to change skeins or hide ends: the colour changes on its own, creating natural and harmonious shades that enhance every project.

🎨 What you can create

LINELLO is perfect for summer tops, lightweight cardigans, openwork shawls, beach bags, cover-ups and beach accessories. Its breathability makes it ideal for garments in direct contact with the skin, while the gradient effect also enhances the simplest projects.

👩‍🎨 Who it is suitable for

LINELLO is suitable for both beginners and those who already have experience. The thick-thin texture also enhances the simplest stitches, so you do not need to be an expert to achieve a beautiful result: even stockinette stitch or single crochet results in a rich character thanks to the natural variations in the yarn.

It is chosen by hobbyists seeking a natural yarn for summer projects, artisans who create garments to order, and those who want to give something handmade with a quality yarn. The gradient effect also makes it perfect for those who have little time: the result is striking even with simple projects.

🧼 Care and maintenance

• WashingHand wash at 30°C with a mild detergent
• BleachingDo not bleach
• SpinningDo not spin; squeeze gently
• DryingDry flat away from heat sources
• IroningIron at low temperature if necessary
• StorageStore in a cool, dry place away from direct light

📌 Important note

📊 Technical data summary