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Lana 100% BABY 4 DMC – Merino Extrafine Superwash 50g 120m
75% Extrafine Merino Wool + 25% Polyamide | 50g – 120m | OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 Certified
📋 Key Features
- Composition75% Extrafine Merino Wool + 25% Polyamide
- Skein Weight50g
- Length120m
- Recommended Needles4mm
- Recommended Crochet Hook4mm
- WashingMachine Wash 30°C Delicate Cycle
- CertificationOEKO-TEX STANDARD 100
- Ideal ForNewborns and Small Children
- Available Colors12 Neutral and Dusty Tones
🧵 The Yarn
Lana 100% BABY 4 DMC is a yarn specially designed for the delicate skin of newborns and small children. Its composition combines 75% extrafine merino wool and 25% polyamide with a Superwash treatment, ensuring extreme softness, natural warmth, and easy washing. OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certified, this yarn meets the strictest safety standards for products in contact with the skin of the little ones.
Each 50g skein offers 120 meters of yarn, perfect for knitting and crochet projects with 4mm needles or crochet hooks. The color range includes 12 beautiful neutral and dusty tones, ideal for creating elegant and timeless pieces for the baby wardrobe.
🧬 Technical Composition: Why It Works
The extrafine merino wool that makes up 75% of this yarn has been selected for its ultra-fine fibers, which ensure exceptional softness without the unpleasant "prickly" effect typical of traditional wools. This natural fiber offers perfect temperature regulation: it keeps warm when needed, but allows the delicate skin of newborns to breathe, preventing overheating and excessive sweating. Extrafine merino naturally absorbs moisture, keeping the child dry and comfortable.
The 25% polyamide adds mechanical strength and durability to the yarn, essential characteristics for garments intended for frequent washing. This synthetic fiber reinforces the yarn's structure without compromising softness, and makes the Superwash treatment possible: a process that seals the wool scales, preventing felting in the washing machine. The result is a baby yarn that combines the best of natural fibers with the practicality required by modern mothers.
📦 Skein Size and Yield
The 50g for 120 meters size was designed to offer just the right amount for baby projects without waste. With a single skein you can make a baby bonnet, a pair of booties, or a crocheted bib. For a size 0-3 months sweater you need about 3-4 skeins, while for a standard-sized crib blanket (60x80cm) you need about 8-10, depending on the density of the chosen stitch.
When designing larger garments, we recommend purchasing all the necessary skeins at once, preferably from the same color lot. Although DMC guarantees excellent color consistency, small variations between different lots can be visible on large surfaces and solid colors. Always keep the lot label for any future top-up purchases.
🧶 Recommended Working
4mm needles are the ideal size for this yarn because they create a soft but compact fabric, perfect for baby garments that need to protect without being stiff or heavy. With 4mm needles you get about 22 stitches and 28 rows for a 10x10cm square in stockinette stitch, a density that guarantees thermal retention without sacrificing lightness. If you prefer a more open and airy fabric for summer garments, you can go up to 4.5mm needles.
With a 4mm crochet hook, this yarn works beautifully for openwork blankets, dresses with patterned stitches, and soft amigurumi. The fiber flows smoothly without breaking, even with complex stitches or tight circular work. It is an ideal yarn for beginners: it does not split easily, the stitch is clearly visible thanks to the regular twist, and mistakes can be corrected without damaging the fiber.
✨ Why Choose Lana 100% BABY 4 DMC
Many baby yarns on the market are 100% acrylic: affordable and practical, but lacking the natural temperature regulation of wool. Others are pure wool without Superwash treatment: beautiful but difficult to wash, with a risk of felting. This DMC yarn solves both problems: it offers the warmth and softness of extrafine merino with the practicality of machine washing at 30°C. The OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certification also guarantees the absence of harmful substances, a fundamental aspect for products intended for babies who put everything in their mouths.
In daily life with a baby, this means garments you can wash whenever needed without worry, that maintain their shape and softness wash after wash, and that do not irritate sensitive skin. If you create garments to sell or give as gifts, the OEKO-TEX certification is an added value that mothers recognize and appreciate immediately.
🎨 What You Can Make
This yarn is perfect for the entire baby wardrobe: from clothing items such as sweaters, cardigans, and onesies, to accessories such as bonnets, booties, and mittens. It is also ideal for crib or stroller blankets, which are warm yet lightweight, and for soft toys such as amigurumi and cuddly dolls. The OEKO-TEX certification makes it safe even for objects that the child will put in their mouth.
👩🎨 Who It Is Suitable For
This yarn is suitable for both beginners and experienced knitters. For those starting out, it offers the advantage of a fiber that flows well, does not split easily, and allows every worked stitch to be clearly seen. The regular twist and uniform consistency make it easy to maintain a constant tension. For those who already have experience, the quality of the extrafine merino fiber and the OEKO-TEX certification allow you to create professional garments intended for sale or important gifts.
This yarn is typically chosen by mothers and grandmothers who create for their own children, by hobbyists who love working with quality natural fibers, and by artisans who sell handmade baby garments on online platforms or at craft fairs. The OEKO-TEX certification is a valuable element that justifies a higher selling price for those who work on commission.
🧼 Maintenance and Care
- WashingMachine Wash 30°C Wool/Delicate Cycle
- BleachingDo Not Bleach
- Spin CycleDelicate Spin Cycle Max 600 RPM
- DryingDry Flat Away from Heat Sources
- IroningUse a lukewarm iron (max 110°C) if necessary
- StorageStore in a dry place away from direct light
📌 Important note
The stated length (120m per 50g) may have a tolerance of ±5% according to production standards. For projects requiring multiple skeins, always purchase the entire required quantity at once, preferably from the same dye lot, to ensure perfect color uniformity. Although DMC maintains high quality standards, small variations between different lots may be visible on large solid-colored surfaces. Keep the dye lot label for any future top-up purchases.
📊 Technical data summary
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