Italic CORDINO in 500-gram skeins - ISPE
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Italic CORDINO in 500-gram skeins - ISPE
Cordino Italico ISPE – 100% Polypropylene | 500g Spool 450m
100% Polypropylene | 500g – 450m | Bags, Baskets, Macramé
📋 Main features
- Composition100% Polypropylene
- Spool weight500 grams
- Lengthapproximately 450 meters
- Recommended needlesNo. 4.0 – 5.0
- Recommended crochet hookNo. 3.5 – 4.0
- PropertiesWater-repellent, stain-resistant, abrasion-resistant
- Ideal forBags, baskets, charger plates, macramé
- Estimated yield1 medium bag or 2-3 pouches
🧵 The cord
The Cordino Italico ISPE is a yarn made from 100% polypropylene and produced in Italy. It is designed for those who make bags, baskets, and accessories by crochet or knitting and are looking for a durable, practical material with a high yield. The 500-gram spool reduces interruptions when working on medium-to-large projects, allowing you to work continuously on shoppers, home organizers, and macramé creations without having to manage too many joins.
With approximately 450 meters of cord per spool, this yarn can be worked with a 3.5-4mm crochet hook or 4-5mm needles, ensuring a compact and neat texture even for beginners. The polypropylene structure provides strength without weighing down the finished piece, helping it retain its shape over time and withstand everyday use.
🧬 Why polypropylene works for bags and accessories
Polypropylene is a lightweight and durable synthetic fiber. It was chosen for this cord because it offers technical properties that natural fibers cannot guarantee: it is water-repellent, so it repels water and moisture without absorbing liquids, and it is stain-resistant, an essential feature for everyday bags and accessories that need to look clean over time. Furthermore, polypropylene resists abrasion and heat, making the finished piece durable even with frequent use.
Unlike some synthetic cords that have a "plastic" look, the Cordino Italico ISPE has a compact and neat texture that is pleasant to the touch and easy to work with. The fiber maintains stitch tension without deforming, allowing you to create structured bags that do not lose their shape under weight or repeated use. This makes it ideal for projects that require structural strength, such as shoppers, storage baskets, and rigid charger plates.
📦 Spool format and practical yield
The 500-gram spool contains approximately 450 meters of cord, enough to make a medium-sized bag (such as a shopper) or 2-3 pouches or coin purses. For larger projects, such as spacious bags or rugs, it is recommended to purchase 2 spools from the same dye lot to ensure color uniformity and avoid visible shade differences in the finished piece.
The spool format offers a practical advantage over traditional skeins: the yarn unwinds neatly without creating tangles or knots, allowing you to work smoothly even on projects that require many hours of work. It is normal to find small knots or weaving defects within 5% of the total weight, which is the standard tolerance for industrially produced spooled cords.
🧶 How to work with Cordino Italico
The cord can be worked with a 3.5-4mm crochet hook to achieve a compact and structured texture, ideal for bags and accessories that need to retain their shape. With a 3.5mm crochet hook, the work is denser and stiffer, perfect for bags that do not need a lining; with a 4mm crochet hook, the texture is slightly softer, suitable for shoppers and baskets that require a certain amount of flexibility. The choice of size depends on the desired final result and your personal stitch tension.
For those who prefer working with knitting needles, sizes 4-5mm are recommended. The cord is also suitable for macramé, where the strength of the polypropylene allows you to create tight knots and structured decorations without the yarn deforming or breaking. As a synthetic material, it glides easily through the fingers and does not irritate the skin during work, a feature appreciated by those who work for many consecutive hours.
✨ Why choose Cordino Italico ISPE
Compared to cotton or cotton-blend cords, the Cordino Italico ISPE solves the problem of deformation over time: bags made with this yarn retain their original shape even after months of use, without sagging or losing their structure. The natural water-repellency of polypropylene protects the finished piece from water splashes and moisture, preventing permanent stains that can easily set in absorbent natural fibers such as cotton.
The practical advantage in everyday life is ease of maintenance: a polypropylene bag can be cleaned with a damp cloth without the need for full washes, and it dries quickly without leaving marks. For those who sell handmade creations, this material offers a more durable finished product and requires less after-sales support than natural yarns, which tend to get dirty or deform with use.
🎨 What you can make
The Cordino Italico ISPE is ideal for structured bags, grocery shoppers, evening pouches, home storage baskets, durable charger plates and coasters, rugs and outdoor mats, macramé decorations, and handmade accessories as gifts. The strength of polypropylene makes it suitable for projects that require durability and ease of maintenance.
👩🎨 Who it is suitable for
This cord is suitable for both beginners and experts. For those starting out, polypropylene is easy to handle because it glides smoothly through the fingers, does not break easily, and allows you to clearly see the stitches, making it easier to learn new techniques. The compact texture you achieve hides small tension errors, making the final result look neat even without advanced experience.
Typical buyers are hobbyists who make bags for personal use or as gifts, artisans who sell handmade creations on marketplaces or at local markets, and macramé enthusiasts looking for a durable material for home décor. The 500-gram spool format is particularly appreciated by those who work on commission and need sufficient quantities to complete projects without interruptions.
🧼 Maintenance and care
- WashingHand wash in cold water; air-dry quickly
- Daily cleaningUse a damp cloth to remove dust and surface stains
- DryingAir-dry away from direct heat sources
- IroningNot necessary — polypropylene does not crease
- StorageStore in a dry place away from prolonged direct sunlight
📌 Important note
The indicated length (approximately 450 meters) has a tolerance of ±5% relative to the declared weight, a normal variation for industrial production yarn cones. Small knots or weaving defects may be present within 5% of the total weight, an accepted standard for this type of yarn. For projects requiring multiple cones, it is recommended to purchase all the necessary material at once to ensure color uniformity between different batches, as slight color variations between production runs are possible.
📊 Technical data summary
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