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SIRIO 16 Filo di Scozia – Egyptian Mako Cotton Size 16 for Doilies and Lace

100% Gassed and Mercerized Egyptian Mako Cotton | 100g – 904m | Crochet hook 0.75-0.80mm

📋 Key features

• Composition100% pure gassed and mercerized Egyptian Mako cotton
• Ball weight100 grams
• Lengthapprox. 904 meters
• Recommended needlesno. 1.00 – 1.25 mm
• Recommended crochet hookno. 0.75 – 0.80 mm
• WashingResistant up to 60°C
• Ideal forDoilies, lace, trims, household linens
• Approx. yield1 ball for a medium 40cm diameter doily

🧵 The yarn

SIRIO 16 Filo di Scozia is a 100% pure Egyptian Mako cotton yarn designed for those seeking maximum fineness in crochet work. Size 16 represents an ultra-thin thickness, ideal for creating elegant doilies, refined lace, and delicate edgings that require precision and impeccable stitch definition. Entirely produced in Italy with quality control at every stage of production.

Each 100-gram ball offers approximately 904 meters of yarn, an exceptional length that allows for completing medium-sized projects with just one ball. Work with a 0.75-0.80mm crochet hook to achieve a compact and defined texture, perfect for projects that need to last over time while maintaining shape and beauty.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

Egyptian Mako cotton is a long-staple fiber grown along the banks of the Nile river, characterized by exceptionally long and resistant fibers. This feature is crucial: long fibers allow for a compact, wear-resistant yarn that does not easily fray even after numerous washes. Mako cotton is the foundation of the Italian Filo di Scozia (Lisle thread) tradition precisely because of these superior qualities.

Gassing burns off surface fuzz, making the thread perfectly smooth, while mercerization—a caustic soda treatment—permanently locks in the sheen and increases the yarn's strength. This double treatment gives SIRIO 16 Filo di Scozia that characteristic silky luster—similar to silk—that sets it apart from any other cotton and maintains it over time, even after repeated washing.

📦 Ball format and yield

Each ball weighs 100 grams and measures approximately 904 meters, an exceptional length for a size 16 thread. With just one ball, you can make a medium-sized doily of about 40cm in diameter or approximately 3-4 linear meters of edging for linens. For larger projects like tablecloths or bedspreads, estimate about 4-6 balls depending on the final size and stitch density.

The yarn is a 3-ply divisible twist, a technical feature that allows you to separate the plies for even finer work if necessary. We recommend purchasing the quantity needed for your project all at once: dye lots may have slight color variations that, while imperceptible individually, might be visible on large surfaces.

🧶 Recommended crafting

The recommended crochet hook is 0.75-0.80mm; these sizes allow for a compact and defined texture, essential for delicate works like doilies and lace where every stitch must be perfectly visible. With these sizes, the work is supported but not stiff—ideal for lace that needs to hold its shape without becoming rigid. If you have a loose tension, choose 0.75mm; if your tension is tight, opt for 0.80mm.

For those who prefer knitting needles, the recommended sizes are 1.00-1.25mm, perfect for fine household linens or decorative inserts. SIRIO 16 Filo di Scozia is particularly well-suited for the filet technique, an ancient craft alternating chain stitches and double crochets to create refined designs, and for tatting to create edgings and three-dimensional lace.

✨ Why choose SIRIO 16 Filo di Scozia

Compared to other crochet cottons, SIRIO 16 solves the problem of stitch definition in fine work. Many thin cottons tend to fray or lose compactness during crafting, making it difficult to maintain even tension. The dual gassing and mercerization process of SIRIO 16 eliminates this: the thread glides smoothly on the hook, does not split, and maintains constant tension even on long-term projects.

The silky luster is not just aesthetic: it is the visible sign of a yarn that has undergone quality treatments and will maintain brilliance and color even after numerous washes. Doilies and lace made with this thread will keep their "like-new" appearance for years, without yellowing or losing shape. It is the ideal choice for projects meant to last, representing a labor of love and time.

🎨 What you can make

SIRIO 16 Filo di Scozia is designed for delicate and refined works that require precision and definition. Its primary use is for elegant medium-to-large doilies, lace for household linens, and tablecloth/runner edgings. It is also perfect for decorative trims, filet curtains, tatting, and fine canvas embroidery.

👩‍🎨 Who it is for

SIRIO 16 Filo di Scozia requires some experience with fine crochet work. It is not recommended for absolute beginners because a 0.75mm hook requires precision and tension control. It is ideal for those who have worked with thin cottons before and are looking for a higher-quality yarn for significant projects that demand time and dedication.

It is typically chosen by experienced hobbyists making doilies and lace for their own home or as gifts, artisans selling handmade creations, and those seeking quality Made in Italy yarn for heirloom linens. It is also perfect for those who practice traditional techniques like filet, pillow lace, and tatting.

🧼 Care and maintenance

• WashingMachine washable up to 60°C
• BleachingAllowed with gentle products
• SpinningAllowed at medium speed
• DryingLay flat away from heat sources
• IroningWarm iron allowed, iron while still damp
• StorageStore in a dry place away from direct light

📌 Important note

📊 Technical summary