TRE ALI Cotton - Cucirini Tre Stelle
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TRE ALI Cotton - Cucirini Tre Stelle
TRE ALI Filo di Scozia by Cucirini Tre Stelle – 100% Pure Cotton 100g
100% Pure Filo di Scozia Cotton | 100g | Ideal for Crochet, Lace, and Knitting
📋 Key Features
- Composition100% Pure Filo di Scozia Cotton
- Ball weight100 grams
- Available sizes (counts)3, 5, 8, 12, 16, 25
- Recommended crochet hookSize 5: 1.5-2mm | Size 8: 1-1.25mm
- Recommended needlesSize 5: 2.5-3mm | Size 8: 2mm
- WashingHand wash at 30°C, dry flat
- Ideal forLace, doilies, trims, knitting, crochet
- OriginItalian spinning by Cucirini Tre Stelle
🧵 The Yarn
The TRE ALI Filo di Scozia by Cucirini Tre Stelle is a 100% pure cotton yarn, spun in Italy and designed for those seeking superior quality for precision work. This Filo di Scozia (Scots yarn) is particularly prized for its natural softness and the lustrous finish it adds to finished pieces, a hallmark of traditional Scottish-style yarns. Available in 100-gram balls, it is the ideal choice for projects requiring strength, elegance, and smooth working.
TRE ALI is available in several sizes (3, 5, 8, 12, 16, 25), each suited for specific techniques and projects. Size 5, the most versatile, is perfect for crochet hooks sized 1.5-2mm and needles 2.5-3mm, while finer sizes like 8 and 12 are ideal for delicate lace and trims. The color range offers over 30 solid, brilliant shades, with gradients available for creative projects.
🧬 Technical composition: why Filo di Scozia works
Filo di Scozia is a cotton subjected to a specific spinning process that makes it stronger, smoother, and more lustrous than standard cotton. The fiber is combed and spun with a high twist, removing short fibers and leaving only long, uniform ones. This process gives TRE ALI a smooth surface that glides perfectly over crochet hooks and needles, reducing friction during work and ensuring regular, well-defined stitches.
The Italian spinning of Cucirini Tre Stelle ensures high quality standards: each ball maintains a consistent thickness without knots or irregularities, which is fundamental for precision work such as doilies, edgings, and lace. The 100% pure cotton guarantees breathability, wash resistance, and a natural feel, making it suitable even for garments worn against the skin and baby projects.
📦 Ball format and yardage
Each ball of TRE ALI weighs 100 grams, a generous size that allows you to complete medium-sized projects without needing to change balls frequently. The yardage varies based on the size chosen: size 5 offers approximately 200-250 meters per ball, sufficient to make a 30-40cm diameter doily or roughly 2 meters of edging. Finer sizes like 8 and 12 offer greater yardage, ideal for delicate and detailed work.
For larger projects like tablecloths, bedspreads, or garments, we recommend purchasing all necessary balls at once, ensuring they are from the same dye lot. Small color variations between different lots can become visible in the finished work, especially on large, uniform surfaces.
🧶 Recommended application
Size 5 is the most versatile in the TRE ALI range: it is worked with a 1.5-2mm crochet hook for lace and doilies, or with 2.5-3mm needles for lightweight garments. This size creates a compact yet soft fabric, perfect for summer tops, baby blankets, and accessories. Size 8, which is finer, requires a 1-1.25mm crochet hook and is perfect for lace, edgings, and fine decorations where maximum stitch definition is needed.
The smooth surface of the Filo di Scozia makes the work particularly fluid: the hook glides effortlessly, reducing hand fatigue during long sessions. For beginners, we recommend starting with size 5 and a 2mm hook: the combination offers a good balance between stitch visibility and ease of work. Experts will appreciate the finer sizes for complex projects like vintage tablecloths or Irish lace.
✨ Why choose TRE ALI
Compared to standard mercerized cottons, TRE ALI Filo di Scozia offers a more lustrous finish and superior durability due to its traditional Italian spinning. While cheap cottons tend to fray or lose twist during work, TRE ALI maintains its compact structure from the start to the finish of a project. This translates to more defined stitches, sharper edges, and a professional final result, even for beginners.
The natural lustrous effect of Filo di Scozia enhances projects without the need for additional treatments: doilies and lace gain an elegant, refined appearance, perfect for special occasions or stylish home decor. The softness of the pure cotton makes items comfortable to wear even on the hottest days, keeping the skin cool and dry thanks to the fiber's natural breathability.
🎨 What you can create
TRE ALI is the yarn of choice for precision work and projects requiring elegance. The finer sizes are perfect for lace, trimmings, and vintage doilies, while medium sizes like 5 lend themselves to summer clothing, fashion accessories, and home decor projects. The wide range of colors allows for everything from classic creations in white and ecru to modern, colorful projects.
👩🎨 Who it is for
TRE ALI is suitable for both beginners and experts. Beginners will appreciate the smooth flow of the yarn and the ease with which regular stitches are achieved, even without much experience. Size 5 with a 2mm hook is the ideal combination for learning: the stitches are clearly visible, the yarn does not split easily, and the result is always tidy. Experts in lace and trimmings will find the finer sizes (8, 12, 16) to be the perfect tool for reproducing complex patterns and vintage work.
This yarn is particularly appreciated by those who work on commission or sell their creations: the consistent quality and professional finish of TRE ALI guarantee a final product that stands out for elegance and durability. Even those looking for cotton for personal, high-value projects, such as trousseaus or important gifts, will find Filo di Scozia to be the most reliable choice.
🧼 Maintenance and care
- WashingHand wash at 30°C or delicate cycle in machine
- BleachingAllowed only with delicate products
- Spin cycleLow speed to avoid deformation
- DryingLay flat to dry, avoid direct sunlight
- IroningIron at a warm temperature on the reverse side; use steam for lace
- StorageDry place, away from direct light
📌 Important note
Yardage may vary slightly between balls of the same weight due to manufacturing tolerances. For projects requiring multiple balls of the same color, we recommend purchasing the full quantity needed at once, ensuring that the balls are from the same dye lot. Color variations between different lots, although minimal, may be visible in the finished work. Filo di Scozia (mercerized cotton) items tend to increase slightly in size after ironing: please keep this in mind for curtains and projects that must match specific measurements.
📊 Technical data summary
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