Lurex CHAIN - Silke
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Lurex CATENELLA Silke – Metallic Yarn 25g 200m
60% Viscose 40% Metallic Polyester | 25g – 200m | Jewelry and Decorations
📋 Key features
- Composition60% Viscose – 40% Metallic Polyester (lurex)
- Ball weight25 grams
- Yardageapproximately 200 meters
- Recommended knitting needlesUS 1.5–2.5 (2.5–3 mm)
- Recommended crochet hookUS B/1–D/3 (2.5–3 mm)
- WashingGentle hand wash in cold water
- Ideal forJewelry, decorations, shawls, stoles
- Approximate yield200 meters per 25g – exceptionally high yardage
🧵 The yarn
Lurex CATENELLA Silke by Arvier is a metallic yarn with a chainette construction that combines the softness of 60% viscose with the shimmer of 40% metallic polyester. This yarn is designed for anyone seeking a luminous, sparkling effect without compromising on a pleasant feel, making it perfect for decorative projects, handmade jewelry, and garments for special occasions.
The 25-gram ball with 200 meters of yarn offers exceptional yardage, ideal for lightweight, airy projects using 2.5–3 mm knitting needles or a 2.5–3 mm crochet hook. The chainette construction makes the yarn smooth-running and easy to work with, suitable both for projects made entirely with lurex and for pairing with other yarns to create delicate highlights.
🧬 Technical composition: why it works
The 60% viscose ensures softness, natural drape, and a pleasant feel against the skin, even for items worn directly against the body, such as shawls and stoles. This fiber absorbs dyes well, allowing for rich, vibrant shades that enhance the metallic effect. Viscose makes the yarn breathable and comfortable, avoiding the stiffness typical of some synthetic yarns.
The 40% metallic polyester (lurex) creates luminous, sparkling reflections in every project, catching the light elegantly. This fiber adds strength and dimensional stability to the yarn, helping your work retain its shape over time. The shimmering effect is subtle yet refined—perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of sparkle without overdoing it.
📦 Ball size and yardage
Each ball weighs 25 grams and contains approximately 200 meters of yarn—a generous amount that makes it ideal for lightweight, decorative projects. With just one ball, you can make a pair of crocheted earrings, a braided bracelet, decorative edging for placemats, or small sparkling details on solid-colored garments.
For larger projects such as shawls or stoles, allow approximately 3–4 balls for a medium-sized triangular shawl. We recommend buying all the balls you need in one order to ensure color consistency, as slight variations may occur between different production batches.
🧶 Recommended tools
2.5–3 mm knitting needles are ideal for this yarn because they create a lightweight, airy fabric that enhances the shimmer without weighing down your project. Smaller needles (2.5 mm) create a denser fabric, perfect for jewelry and small accessories; 3 mm needles give a softer, more draped result, ideal for shawls and stoles.
A 2.5–3 mm crochet hook is perfect for decorative projects, earrings, bracelets, and shimmering edging. The chainette construction glides easily over the hook, making the work quick and enjoyable even for beginners. Many crafters combine it with cotton or wool to create mixed effects, with the lurex adding highlights without completely obscuring the base color.
✨ Why choose Lurex CATENELLA Silke
Unlike many inexpensive lurex yarns that feel stiff and unpleasant against the skin, Lurex CATENELLA Silke combines shimmer and softness thanks to its viscose content. This also makes it suitable for garments worn directly against the skin, such as shawls and stoles, without the “plasticky” feel typical of yarns made entirely from synthetic fibers.
Made in Italy production ensures consistent quality, careful finishing, and a refined color palette. Its exceptional yardage (200 m in just 25 g) makes it an economical choice for decorative projects, while the chainette construction makes it easy to work with, even for those new to metallic yarns.
🎨 What you can make
This yarn is perfect for handmade jewelry such as crocheted earrings and bracelets, Christmas decorations (little angels, baubles), shawls and stoles for special occasions, and decorative edging on placemats and solid-colored garments. Many crafters combine it with wool or cotton to create mixed effects, with the lurex adding highlights without obscuring the base color.
👩🎨 Who it's suitable for
This yarn is suitable for both beginners and experienced crafters. The chainette construction glides easily on knitting needles and crochet hooks, making it quick and enjoyable to work with, even for anyone who has never used metallic yarns before. It does not tangle or break easily and maintains consistent tension as you work.
It is especially popular with crafters who make handmade jewelry, those looking for yarns for seasonal decorations (Christmas, weddings, events), and hobbyists who enjoy combining different yarns to create unique effects. Makers who sell their handmade creations also choose it for its value for money and excellent yardage.
🧼 Care and maintenance
- WashingGentle hand wash in cold water
- BleachingDo not bleach
- Spin cycleDo not spin
- DryingDry flat, away from heat sources
- IroningDo not iron directly; use a pressing cloth
- StorageStore away from direct sunlight
📌 Important note
The stated yardage (200 m) is approximate and may vary slightly from ball to ball. Slight color differences may occur between production batches: we recommend buying all the balls you need for your project in one order to ensure color consistency. Metallic yarn requires gentle care: avoid harsh washing and direct ironing to preserve its shimmering effect over time.
📊 Technical data summary
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