Cotton CLICK - Silke

Silke CLICK Cotton – Two-Ply Summer Mouline Yarn

78% Cotton – 18% Polyester – 4% Other Fibres | 50g – 125m | 3-4mm Knitting Needles and Crochet Hooks

📋 Main Features

• Composition78% Cotton – 18% Polyester – 4% Other Fibres
• Skein Weight50 Grams
• LengthApproximately 125 Metres
• Recommended Knitting Needles3–4 mm
• Recommended Crochet Hook3–4 mm
• Washing30°C Delicate Cycle
• Ideal ForLightweight Summer Garments and Fashion Accessories
• Estimated Yield1 Skein for a Size S-M Top/Camisole

🧵 The Yarn

Silke CLICK Cotton is a Made in Italy summer yarn designed for those seeking freshness and movement in their projects. Its main feature is its two-ply mouline twist, which creates a delicate colour effect that enhances every stitch. This yarn is ideal for those who love vibrant colours and lightweight garments, perfect for the warmer months.

Each 50-gram skein offers approximately 125 metres of yarn, an ideal amount for creating tops, camisoles, or accessories without having to purchase too many skeins. It works comfortably with both 3–4 mm knitting needles and a 3–4 mm crochet hook, making it suitable for both beginners and those with experience in summer projects.

🧬 Technical Composition: Why It Works

The yarn is made from 78% cotton, the ultimate natural fibre for summer garments. Cotton ensures breathability, coolness against the skin, and natural moisture absorption—essential qualities for shirts, tops, and accessories worn on warm days. The high cotton content ensures that the finished garment retains the lightness and comfort typical of natural fibres.

The 18% polyester and 4% other fibres enhance the yarn's durability over time and help the garment retain its shape after washing. This combination allows CLICK Cotton to maintain its vibrant colours and structure even after numerous uses—a practical advantage for those creating garments intended for frequent wear during the summer.

📦 Skein Format and Yield

The 50-gram format with approximately 125 metres of length is designed for small and medium-sized projects. With a single skein, you can create a Size S-M summer camisole or top, or an accessory such as a clutch bag or headband. For larger projects, such as a Size M short-sleeved shirt, you will need approximately 4–5 skeins.

When planning a project that requires multiple skeins, we recommend purchasing the entire required quantity at once. Colours may vary slightly between different production batches, so buying everything together ensures colour consistency in the finished garment. Always keep the label from the first skein to check the batch number.

🧶 Recommended Techniques

3–4 mm knitting needles are the ideal size for this yarn because they create an airy yet not overly open fabric, perfect for summer garments that need to be cool without being transparent. If you are knitting stockinette or ribbed fabric, 3.5 mm is an excellent compromise. Those who prefer a more substantial fabric can use 3 mm, while those seeking greater softness can use 4 mm.

CLICK Cotton works beautifully with a 3–4 mm crochet hook for patterned and decorative designs. The two-ply mouline structure particularly enhances worked stitches, creating plays of light and shadow that make every detail of the work visible. It is suitable for both beginners looking to try simple summer projects and those with experience seeking a yarn that adds character to their work.

✨ Why Choose CLICK Cotton Silke

Compared to a classic solid-colour cotton, CLICK Cotton offers a real added benefit: the two-ply mouline effect creates colour movement without having to change colours while working. This means that even a simple stitch such as stockinette or crochet single crochet gains visual depth, making the finished garment more interesting without requiring complex techniques.

In everyday life, this means garments that do not go unnoticed: a camisole made with CLICK Cotton catches the light differently from a flat yarn, and this effect is truly noticeable when the garment is worn. The polyester content also ensures that the garment retains its shape even after frequent washing—an important consideration for those creating summer clothing intended for heavy use.

🎨 What You Can Create

CLICK Cotton is perfect for summer tops and camisoles, its main use. The freshness of the cotton and the lightness of the yarn also make it ideal for spring knitwear, light cardigans, stoles and scarves for cooler evenings, as well as bags and clutches for original fashion accessories.

👩‍🎨 Who It Is Suitable For

This yarn is suitable for both beginners and experienced knitters. The mouline structure forgives minor tension imperfections and enhances even simple stitches, making it ideal for those trying summer projects for the first time. At the same time, experienced knitters appreciate the colour effect that adds character to more complex projects without requiring colour changes.

It is typically purchased by hobbyists looking for a versatile and colourful summer yarn, craftspeople creating garments to order for the warmer season, and those who want to create original handmade gifts such as tops, bags, or fashion accessories. Its Made in Italy quality and vibrant colours also make it popular with those who sell their own creations.

🧼 Care and maintenance

• Washing30°C delicate cycle
• BleachingDo not bleach
• SpinningDelicate spin cycle
• DryingDry flat
• IroningIron at a moderate temperature
• StorageStore in a dry place away from heat sources

📌 Important note

📊 Technical data summary