GLOBO LUX Yarn – Miss Tricot Filati

GLOBO LUX Wool Miss Tricot Filati – Metallic Wool Yarn Mulesing Free 150g 600m

95% Mulesing Free Wool + 5% Metallic Polyester | 150g – 600m | Needles 3.5-4mm

📋 Key features

• Composition95% Mulesing Free Wool – 5% Metallic Polyester
• Ball weight150g
• Yardageapprox. 600m
• Recommended needles3.5 – 4mm
• Recommended hook3.5 – 4mm
• WashingHand wash max 30°C, do not spin dry
• Ideal forSweaters, cardigans, shawls and elegant accessories
• Estimated yield1 ball = scarf/shawl, 2-3 balls = size M/L pullover

🧵 The yarn

GLOBO LUX Wool by Miss Tricot Filati is a metallic wool yarn designed for those seeking warm garments with a touch of shimmer. The composition combines 95% mulesing-free wool for natural fiber softness with 5% metallic polyester, which adds elegant and discreet reflections—perfect for everyday wear or special occasions. The result is a yarn that warms like traditional wool while adding that luminous detail that makes all the difference.

Each large 150g ball offers approximately 600 meters of yarn, a generous yield that allows you to complete medium to large projects with just a few balls. It works well with 3.5-4mm needles or a 3.5-4mm crochet hook, making it ideal for both simple stitches and more elaborate designs like light cables, seed stitch, or ribbing.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

The mulesing-free wool that makes up 95% of the yarn ensures natural warmth, breathability, and softness to the touch. It comes from farms that respect animal welfare, without the practice of mulesing—an ethical choice increasingly sought after by knitting and crochet enthusiasts. The wool absorbs moisture while keeping the body dry, regulates body temperature, and offers that cozy feeling typical of quality natural fibers.

The 5% metallic polyester is not just an aesthetic detail: it adds luminous reflections that catch the light without weighing down the yarn or making it stiff. This LUX effect is discreet and elegant, perfect for garments that stand out without being over-the-top. Metallic polyester also slightly increases the yarn's resistance, reducing the risk of pilling and improving the longevity of your finished pieces.

📦 Ball format and yield

With 150g in weight and 600 meters in length, every ball of GLOBO LUX wool offers exceptional value. A single ball is enough to make a long scarf or a medium-sized shawl. For a women's size M/L pullover, you will need approximately 2-3 balls, while for accessories like hats, neck warmers, or gloves, one ball or less is sufficient.

This generous yield makes the yarn economical relative to the yardage provided and reduces the number of joins needed during work, ensuring a cleaner and more uniform finish. We always recommend purchasing all the necessary balls in the same order to ensure color lot consistency, especially for larger projects.

🧶 Recommended crafting

The 3.5-4mm needle size is ideal for this yarn as it creates a soft yet compact fabric, perfect for winter garments that need to provide warmth without feeling too heavy. With 3.5mm needles, you get a tighter knit, suitable for structured sweaters and cardigans; with 4mm needles, the fabric becomes softer and more draped, perfect for shawls and light accessories. The choice depends on the desired effect and your personal tension.

It also works well with a 3.5-4mm crochet hook, ideal for lacy stitches, fan shawls, or accessories with elaborate textures. The metallic effect stands out particularly well in open stitches, where the light can play with the reflections. Suitable for both beginners (using simple stitches like ribbing or garter stitch) and experienced crafters who want to experiment with cables, twists, or openwork.

✨ Why choose GLOBO LUX Wool

Compared to the standard Globo Miss Tricot version (100% wool), the LUX version adds a metallic effect while keeping the softness and warmth of natural wool intact. This makes it perfect for those who want warm winter garments with a luminous detail that makes them suitable for more elegant occasions. It is not an overly dressy evening yarn, but a perfect compromise between everyday practicality and sophistication.