LANA MIMOSA SPORT – Tre Stelle Yarns

Lana Mimosa Sport by Cucirini Tre Stelle – 100g Wool Blend

70% Virgin Wool 30% Acrylic | 100g – 150m | Knitting Needles and Crochet Hooks 4.5–7

📋 Key features

• Composition70% Virgin Wool – 30% Acrylic
• Ball weight100 grams
• Length150 metres
• Recommended knitting needlesNo. 4.5–7
• Recommended crochet hookNo. 4.5–7
• WashingMachine wash at 30°C on wool cycle
• Ideal forScarves, hats, sweaters, accessories
• Approximate yield2–3 balls for an adult scarf

🧵 The yarn

Lana Mimosa Sport by Cucirini Tre Stelle is a wool-blend yarn designed for those looking for the perfect balance of natural warmth and practicality. Its composition of 70% virgin wool and 30% acrylic provides wool’s characteristic softness and warmth, along with acrylic’s durability and easy care. It’s a versatile yarn, suitable for both knitting and crochet, and perfect for winter projects that call for a sturdy yet comfortable yarn.

The 100-gram ball with 150 metres offers generous yardage, so you can make complete accessories with just a few balls. It can be worked with 4.5–7 knitting needles or crochet hooks, giving you flexibility in choosing the finished fabric’s thickness. The 4-ply twist makes the yarn particularly stable and well-defined, ideal for textured stitches and structured projects.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

The 70% virgin wool is the foundation of this yarn: a natural, breathable, temperature-regulating fibre, virgin wool provides warmth without overheating, absorbs moisture and keeps you dry even during activity. It feels soft against the skin and doesn’t itch, an essential quality for items worn directly against the skin, such as scarves and hats. The virgin wool used by Cucirini Tre Stelle is carefully selected to ensure consistent quality and excellent performance when worked.

The 30% acrylic improves the yarn’s strength and significantly reduces pilling—the annoying little bobbles that appear after washing. Acrylic makes the yarn more elastic, easier to care for (machine washable at 30°C) and helps garments hold their shape over time. This blend is ideal for everyday garments that need to last season after season without losing their softness or stitch definition.

📦 Ball size and yield

The 100-gram, 150-metre ball is designed for medium-sized projects: one ball is enough to make an adult hat or a pair of wrist warmers, while 2–3 balls will make a standard-length scarf (around 150–180 cm). A women’s size M sweater takes approximately 5–6 balls; a cardigan takes 8–10, depending on the pattern and fit.

As this is an end-of-line item, availability is limited to the colours in stock. We recommend buying all the yarn you need for your project in one go to avoid colour-lot differences. Balls in the same colour but from different dye lots may vary slightly in shade, especially noticeable on large areas of stockinette stitch.

🧶 Recommended techniques

4.5–7 knitting needles offer a wide range of options: with 4.5–5 mm needles, you’ll get a denser, more structured fabric, ideal for sweaters and cardigans that need to hold their shape; with 6–7 mm needles, the fabric will be softer and have more drape, perfect for scarves, shawls and accessories that need extra fluidity. Your choice of needle size also depends on your personal tension: tight knitters may prefer larger needles, while loose knitters may opt for smaller ones.

With a crochet hook, the same sizes (4.5–7 mm) create accessories with well-defined texture and clearly visible raised stitches. The 4-ply twist makes every stitch crisp and precise, making this yarn especially popular for amigurumi, bags, structured hats and granny-square blankets. The yarn glides smoothly over the hook and doesn’t split easily—an essential quality for crochet.

✨ Why choose Lana Mimosa Sport

Compared with 100% acrylic yarns, Lana Mimosa Sport offers the natural warmth and breathability of virgin wool, qualities that pure acrylic cannot replicate. Compared with 100% wool yarns, it adds practicality: it’s machine washable without the risk of felting, costs less and is more resistant to wear. It’s the ideal compromise for anyone who wants a natural yarn without giving up easy care.

The 4-ply twist is a technical detail that makes a real difference: it significantly reduces pilling, makes the yarn more stable and gives better definition to every stitch. This means your garments will keep a neat appearance even after many washes, without the “worn-out” look typical of loosely twisted yarns.

🎨 What you can make

Lana Mimosa Sport is the ideal yarn for winter accessories and casual clothing. Its medium weight makes it versatile for projects that need warmth without excessive bulk. Perfect for scarves, hats and gloves, as well as sweaters, cardigans, blankets and crochet accessories such as bags and decorative cushions.

👩‍🎨 Who it’s suitable for

Lana Mimosa Sport is suitable for both beginners and experienced crafters. The 4-ply twist makes the yarn easy to handle: it doesn’t split, glides smoothly on needles and crochet hooks, and produces well-defined stitches, even for beginners. Its medium weight (sport weight) is ideal for learning basic techniques without having to work with yarn that’s too thin or too thick.

It’s typically bought by crafters looking for a reliable yarn for winter projects, artisans who make accessories to order (machine washability is a plus for sellers), and anyone looking for quality yarn at an affordable price. As an end-of-line item, it’s especially popular with those working on creative projects that don’t require colour continuity over time.

🧼 Care and maintenance

• WashingMachine wash at 30°C on wool cycle
• BleachingDo not bleach
• Spin cycleGentle spin, max. 400 rpm
• DryingDry flat away from heat sources
• IroningIron at a low temperature if necessary
• StorageStore in a dry place, away from moisture and moths

📌 Important note

📊 Technical specifications summary