LYSE Cotton-Linen - Katia

Katia Cotone-Lino LYSE – Metallic Coated Fancy Yarn

45% Cotton 28% Linen 20% Polyamide 7% Metallic Polyester | 50g – 130m | Summer Lace Stitches

📋 Key Features

• Composition45% Cotton – 28% Linen – 20% Polyamide – 7% Metallic Polyester
• Ball weight50 grams
• Yardage130 meters
• Recommended knitting needles2.5 – 3.0 mm
• Recommended crochet hook3.0 – 3.5 mm
• WashingMachine wash 30°C wool program, do not spin dry
• Ideal forLace stitches, summer tops, shawls, stoles
• Estimated yield4 balls for a shawl or lace tank top

🧵 The yarn

Katia Cotone-Lino LYSE is a coated fancy yarn that balances a matte-gloss effect with remarkable quality. Its unique structure features a core of natural linen covered by technical polyamide and metallic polyester, creating a yarn that catches the light delicately without being overwhelming. Designed for those seeking a sophisticated summer yarn, LYSE is perfect for glamorous projects that stand out on any occasion.

Each 50-gram ball provides 130 meters of yarn, a generous length that allows you to create large garments without needing to buy numerous separate balls. It is worked with 2.5–3.0 mm knitting needles or a 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook, ideal for lace stitches that highlight the yarn's unique texture and luminous effect.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

The base of the yarn consists of 45% cotton and 28% linen, a combination that ensures freshness, breathability, and durability. Cotton offers softness and ease of work, while linen provides that characteristic natural coolness that makes this yarn perfect for the warmer season. Furthermore, linen gives the finished fabric a more defined structure and an elegant drape, ideal for garments that need to hold their shape without feeling heavy.

The 20% polyamide covers the linen core, creating the characteristic tubular structure of coated yarn, while the 7% metallic polyester adds that subtle, refined shimmer that sets LYSE apart from other summer yarns. This technical combination is more than just aesthetic: the polyamide increases wear resistance and improves the garment's longevity, while the metallic effect catches the light, enhancing every lace stitch without looking excessive or artificial.

📦 Ball format and yield

Each ball weighs 50 grams and contains 130 meters of yarn. To make a lace shawl or summer tank top like those in the Concept by Katia models, you will need approximately 4 balls. For a light top or t-shirt, 3–4 balls are sufficient depending on the size, while 6–8 balls are needed for a light cardigan. The reference gauge is 27 stitches x 36 rows = 10x10 cm using 2.5 mm needles.

We recommend purchasing all the balls required for your project at once, preferably from the same dye lot. Although Katia maintains high quality standards, small shade variations between different lots can be visible on large garments, especially with metallic yarns where light plays an important role in the final appearance.

🧶 Recommended crafting

LYSE is worked with 2.5–3.0 mm needles. The smaller size (2.5 mm) creates a tighter and more defined fabric, ideal for structured garments that need to maintain their shape, such as tops and cardigans. The 3.0 mm size produces a softer, draping fabric, perfect for shawls, stoles, and fluid garments. The coated structure makes the yarn glide smoothly on the needles, facilitating the work even for those who are new to complex lace stitches.

For crochet, use sizes 3.0–3.5 mm. Crochet especially enhances the yarn's metallic effect, creating 3D textures that catch the light spectacularly. It is perfect for lace stitches, fans, arches, and any work requiring definition and lightness. The coated thread structure keeps the stitches well-defined without stiffening the final fabric.

✨ Why choose Cotone-Lino LYSE

Unlike traditional summer yarns made of pure cotton or linen, LYSE offers something more: a delicate metallic effect that transforms a simple summer top into a glamorous garment suitable for special occasions. It is not an excessive or flashy effect, but a subtle shimmer that enhances the work without overpowering it. This makes it perfect for those seeking a summer yarn that goes beyond the classic, without sacrificing freshness and practicality.

The coated thread structure offers a concrete advantage: lace stitches are more defined and cleaner compared to a traditional yarn, because the smooth surface of the polyamide coating does not fray and maintains the stitch shape over time. This means your work keeps its "just-made" look even after numerous washes—a detail that makes a difference on garments worn often during the summer.

🎨 What you can make

LYSE is the ideal yarn for summer lace stitches: its structure enhances every detail of the stitch, while the metallic effect catches the light, creating a play of shadows and reflections that makes even the simplest work special. Perfect for tops, tank tops, lightweight t-shirts, lace cardigans, shawls, and stoles for cool evenings.

👩‍🎨 Who it's for

LYSE is suitable for both beginners and advanced crafters. The coated thread structure glides easily on needles and hooks, making for a fluid experience even for those just starting out. Lace stitches turn out well-defined without requiring perfect tension, a benefit for those still learning to manage the consistency of their work.

This yarn is chosen by hobbyists looking for a summer yarn with a glamorous touch, professional crafters making custom garments for special occasions, and those who love creating fashion accessories like stoles, shawls, and bags that stand out for their quality and refinement. It is also perfect for gifting: the metallic effect immediately identifies it as a superior quality product.

🧼 Care and maintenance

• WashingMachine wash 30°C wool program
• BleachingDo not bleach
• Spin dryDo not spin dry
• DryingDry flat, do not tumble dry
• IroningIron at low temperature
• StorageStore in a cool, dry place away from direct light

📌 Important note

📊 Technical summary