CATANIA FINE cotton - Schachenmayr
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CATANIA FINE cotton - Schachenmayr
Schachenmayr CATANIA FINE Cotton – Mercerized Yarn 50g 165m for Crochet and 2-3mm Needles
100% combed, gassed, and mercerized cotton | 50g – 165m | Ideal for baby items, summer tops, and amigurumi
📋 Key features
- Composition100% combed, gassed, and mercerized cotton
- Ball weight50g
- Length165m
- Recommended needles2.0 – 3.0 mm
- Recommended crochet hook2.0 – 3.0 mm
- WashingInitial wash at 60°C, subsequent washes at 40°C
- Ideal forSummer tops, baby garments, amigurumi, lightweight accessories
- Estimated yield3-4 balls for a women's size S (IT 40) top
🧵 The yarn
Schachenmayr CATANIA FINE Cotton is the thinner version of the famous Catania line, designed for those seeking a high-quality mercerized yarn with more lightness and precision. Made of 100% combed, gassed, and mercerized cotton, this 50g ball offers 165 meters of length, making it perfect for projects that require delicacy and stitch definition.
Working with 2-3mm needles or a 2-3mm crochet hook allows for a uniform and compact texture, ideal for OEKO-TEX® certified baby garments, openwork summer tops, and detailed amigurumi. The shiny and soft-to-the-touch surface is the result of a triple treatment: combing, gassing, and mercerizing.
🧬 Technical composition: why it works
Combed cotton is the foundation of this yarn: fibers are selected and aligned to remove shorter ones, resulting in a smooth, durable, and lint-free thread. This process ensures smooth handling and clean stitches, which is essential when working with thin needles where any imperfection would be visible.
Gassing burns off surface microfibers, making the yarn even smoother, while mercerization—a chemical treatment with caustic soda—provides that characteristic silky sheen, increases tensile strength, and improves color absorption. The result is a mercerized cotton that retains its brilliance and shape even after numerous washes, perfect for items intended for frequent use, such as baby clothing.
📦 Ball size and yield
Each ball weighs 50g and offers 165 meters of length—a higher yardage than the classic Catania (125m/50g), making it more economical and suitable for projects requiring more length. With just one ball, you can make a complete small amigurumi, a headband, or a set of crochet coasters.
For a women's size S (IT 40) summer top, you will need approximately 3-4 balls, while for a 60x80cm baby blanket, you will need about 6-7. We always recommend purchasing all the necessary balls at the same time to ensure color lot uniformity, as identical shades may show slight variations between different batches.
🧶 Recommended working technique
2-3mm needles are the ideal size for this fingering yarn: with 2mm needles, you get a compact fabric perfect for amigurumi that need to hold stuffing inside, while with 3mm needles, the stitch is airier, ideal for openwork summer tops. The standard tension is 36 stitches x 28 rows in 10x10cm using 2.5mm needles.
With a 2-3mm crochet hook, Catania Fine is suitable for precision work: decorative borders, appliques, 3D flowers, and modern doilies. The smooth surface of the mercerized cotton slides easily on the hook without friction, reducing hand fatigue during long working sessions. Suitable for both beginners looking for a docile yarn and experts who want impeccable details.
✨ Why choose CATANIA FINE Cotton
Compared to other mercerized cottons on the market, Catania Fine offers an unbeatable quality-to-price ratio while maintaining high production standards. The OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification guarantees the absence of harmful chemicals, making it safe for creating toys and clothing in contact with babies' skin—a fundamental requirement that many budget yarns do not meet.
The range of over 90 colors coordinated with the classic Catania line allows you to combine different weights in the same project without compromising chromatic harmony. Furthermore, Schachenmayr's quality mercerization withstands repeated washing without losing shine—a concrete advantage for items that must last over time, such as baby onesies or frequently washed summer accessories.
🎨 What you can create
CATANIA FINE Cotton is versatile par excellence: its lightness makes it perfect for openwork summer tops and light cardigans, while the compactness of the stitch with thin needles is ideal for well-defined amigurumi. Its baby certification makes it the preferred choice for onesies, blankets, bibs, and safe toys.
👩🎨 Who is it for
This yarn is suitable for all levels: beginners will appreciate the smoothness and regularity of the thread, which facilitates learning basic stitches, while experts will find in Catania Fine the precision necessary for complex projects with openwork or multicolor intarsia. The smooth surface makes any mistakes visible, encouraging careful work.
It is particularly appreciated by those who make professional amigurumi for sale, thanks to the OEKO-TEX® certification that guarantees safety for children, and by those who work on commissioned baby clothing. Even hobbyists looking for reliable cotton for personal summer projects find in Catania Fine a long-lasting and affordable ally.
🧼 Maintenance and care
- WashingInitial wash at 60°C to set colors, subsequent machine washes at 40°C
- BleachingDo not bleach
- Spin dryingNormal spin cycle
- DryingLay flat away from direct heat sources
- IroningWarm iron (cotton setting) if necessary
- StorageStore in a dry place away from direct light
📌 Important note
Yardage may vary by ±5% from the stated 165m due to manufacturing tolerances. We recommend purchasing all balls needed for your project at once to ensure dye lot consistency. For multicolored projects with light and dark tones, use color-catcher sheets during the first wash at 60°C to prevent color bleeding.
📊 Technical Data Summary
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