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Lana Otello Silke by Arvier – Soft and Warm Yarn 25% Alpaca 25% Wool
25% Alpaca – 25% Wool – 50% Acrylic | 50g – 125m | Winter sweaters and accessories
📋 Key features
- Composition25% Alpaca – 25% Wool – 50% Acrylic
- Ball weight50 grams
- Lengthapprox. 125 meters
- Recommended needles5.0 – 5.5 mm
- Recommended crochet hook5.0 – 6.0 mm
- WashingHand or delicate machine wash 30°C
- Ideal forSweaters, scarves, winter hats
- Indicative yieldScarf 2-3 balls, sweater 8-10
🧵 The yarn
Lana Otello Silke by Arvier is a soft and warm yarn designed for those looking for a versatile ball for winter projects. The mixed composition with 25% alpaca, 25% wool, and 50% acrylic ensures natural warmth, softness to the touch, and ease of care. Ideal for those who want to create garments that combine comfort and durability without sacrificing the quality of natural fibers.
Each 50-gram ball offers approximately 125 meters of yarn, perfect for knitting with 5-5.5mm needles or for crochet with a 5-6mm hook. The yield is excellent for medium-sized projects: a few balls are enough to make scarves, hats, and accessories, while about 8-10 balls are needed for adult sweaters.
🧬 Technical composition: why it works
The 25% alpaca content brings superior softness to the yarn compared to traditional wool, with longer and silkier fibers that glide easily on the needles. Alpaca is naturally thermoregulating: it retains body heat without overheating, making it perfect for garments worn all day. Unlike wool, alpaca contains less lanolin, making it gentler on sensitive skin.
The 25% wool adds structure and elasticity to the yarn, ensuring that garments maintain their shape even after numerous washes. Wool absorbs moisture without feeling wet, a concrete advantage for scarves and hats exposed to snow or light rain.
The 50% acrylic contributes to practicality: it stabilizes the color over time, reduces the risk of felting, and allows for machine washing at low temperatures. This synthetic fiber makes the yarn more economically accessible without compromising the soft hand and warmth of natural fibers.
📦 Ball format and yield
With 50 grams and 125 meters per ball, Lana Otello offers a balanced yield for winter projects. One ball is sufficient for an adult hat or a pair of cuffs; two balls are enough for a medium-length scarf; for an adult size M sweater, about 8-10 balls are required, depending on the pattern and working tension.
For projects requiring color uniformity, it is advisable to purchase all the necessary balls in the same order, as slight variations in shade may occur between different production batches. The indicated yardage may vary by ±3% between batches.
🧶 Recommended working
5-5.5mm needles are the ideal size for this yarn because they create a soft but compact fabric, with a natural drape that enhances sweaters and cardigans. With 5mm needles, you get a tighter stitch, perfect for structured garments; with 5.5mm needles, the fabric is airier, ideal for shawls and light accessories. The reference gauge is approximately 15 stitches x 20 rows per 10x10cm with 5.5mm needles.
For crochet with 5-6mm hook, Lana Otello lends itself well to single or half-double crochet for bags, blankets, and accessories with raised textures. The fiber glides well on the hook without breaking, making it suitable even for those who are approaching this technique for the first time.
✨ Why choose Lana Otello
Compared to 100% acrylic yarns, Lana Otello offers superior thermoregulation: the natural fibers of alpaca and wool allow the skin to breathe, avoiding the sweaty feeling typical of pure synthetic fibers. Compared to 100% wool yarns, the presence of acrylic reduces the risk of felting and makes washing easier, without the need for specific products or strictly hand washing.
In everyday life, this translates into garments that stay soft wash after wash, that do not lose their shape, and that can be worn in direct contact with the skin without itching. It is the right choice for those who want quality without complications in maintenance.
🎨 What you can make
Lana Otello is perfect for winter sweaters and cardigans to wear all day, scarves and hats that protect against the cold without weighing you down, gloves and cuffs to complete the winter look. Thanks to the softness of the alpaca, it is also suitable for light blankets and throws for the sofa, and for children's accessories like hats and neck warmers.
👩🎨 Who it is suitable for
This yarn is suitable for beginners because it glides easily on needles and crochet hooks without breaking, and the slightly textured feel makes the stitches visible even to those still learning. For experienced knitters, it offers a versatile base for experimenting with raised stitches, cables, and complex textures that are enhanced by the soft hand of the yarn.
It is typically chosen by hobbyists who are looking for a reliable winter yarn for personal projects, artisans who make garments on commission and appreciate the ease of care, and those looking for a handmade gift that combines quality and practicality.
🧼 Maintenance and care
- WashingHand or delicate machine wash 30°C
- BleachingDo not bleach
- Spin cycleDo not tumble dry
- DryingDry flat away from heat sources
- IroningIron at low temperature if necessary
- StorageStore in a dry place away from direct light
📌 Important note
The stated yardage (approx. 125 meters) may vary by ±3% between production runs. For projects requiring color uniformity, it is recommended to purchase all necessary balls in the same order, as slight shade differences may occur between different dye lots. Indicative quantity: scarf 2-3 balls, adult sweater 8-10 balls depending on the pattern.
📊 Technical Data Summary
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