HARMONIA Cotton - Katia
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HARMONIA Cotton - Katia
Katia HARMONIA Cotton – Large Degradé Ball 150g 540m
100% Cotton | 150g – 540m | Needles and Crochet Hook 3-3.5mm
📋 Key features
- Composition100% Cotton
- Ball weight150g
- Length540m (590 yards)
- Recommended needles3-3.5mm
- Recommended hook3-3.5mm
- WashingMachine washable at 30°C
- Ideal forShawls, summer tops, light cardigans
- Estimated yieldA full shawl with just one ball
🧵 The yarn
Katia HARMONIA Cotton is a large 150g, 540-meter ball of 100% cotton with a harmonious degradé effect. Its main feature is the perfect color sequence: the shades flow in a balanced and natural way, without abrupt breaks, creating an elegant and striking look without the need for manual color changes. Ideal for those seeking a versatile summer yarn suitable for both knitting and crochet.
Available in 6 color versions — from soft tones to more intense ones — this large degradé cotton ball is worked with 3-3.5mm needles or hooks. Thanks to the high yardage, you can create a full shawl, a summer top, or a light spring jacket with just one ball, without needing to purchase multiple skeins from the same dye lot.
🧬 Technical composition: why it works
100% cotton is the ideal choice for summer projects: it is a natural fiber that is breathable and fresh against the skin. Unlike synthetic fibers, cotton absorbs moisture and allows the skin to breathe, making it perfect for garments worn on hot days or cool summer nights. The fiber is durable, retains its shape over time, and withstands frequent washing without losing its softness.
The fine yarn processing results in lightweight yet compact fabrics, ideal for airy shawls, summer tops, and cardigans that aren't bulky. HARMONIA cotton has been dyed with a technique that ensures a harmonious color transition, designed to enhance even the simplest stitches and create an effortless visual impact.
📦 Ball size and yield
With 150g of weight and 540 meters of length, this large ball offers exceptional yield. With just one ball, you can create a complete shawl of generous size, or a summer top for a girl or an adult size S-M. For larger projects like cardigans or sweaters, plan for 2-3 balls depending on the size and chosen pattern.
The maxi format allows you to complete many projects without interruptions or having to manage joins between balls. For projects requiring multiple balls, we recommend purchasing them all together from the same dye lot: the degradé shades can vary slightly between different lots, and having balls from the same dye lot ensures perfect color uniformity.
🧶 Recommended handling
The recommended size is 3-3.5mm needles. This size is ideal because it creates a lightweight yet compact fabric, perfect for summer garments that need to be fresh but not see-through. With 3mm needles, you get a tighter fabric suitable for cardigans and structured tops; with 3.5mm needles, the fabric is airier, perfect for evening shawls and stoles. The fine yarn enhances lace stitches, garter stitch, and simple ribbing.
The yarn also works wonderfully with a 3-3.5mm crochet hook: it's perfect for fan-stitch shawls, mesh summer tops, bags, and accessories. The degradé sequence develops naturally whether working in the round or flat. Suitable for both beginners — who will appreciate the spectacular effect even with basic stitches — and those looking for a reliable yarn for more elaborate projects with lace or shaping.
✨ Why choose Katia HARMONIA Cotton
Compared to other degradé yarns, HARMONIA solves the problem of abrupt transitions: the perfect color sequence is designed to create harmonious shading without evident breaks, avoiding the "striped" effect often obtained with cheaper multi-colored yarns. The colors are carefully selected by Katia to ensure elegant combinations, both in softer versions and more vibrant ones.
The practical daily advantage? You create impressive projects without having to manage color changes, joins, or loose ends to hide. The final result is professional even if you are a beginner. Plus, the 100% cotton ensures real freshness and comfort in the hot months, unlike mixed yarns with synthetic fibers that may be less breathable.
🎨 What you can create
The primary use is for lightweight shawls and stoles to wear on summer or spring evenings. With just one ball, you can make a generous triangular or semicircular shawl. Perfect also for summer tops — for both adults and children — light cardigans, mesh shirts, and spring jackets. Also excellent for accessories like light scarves, summer hats, and shoulder bags.
👩🎨 Who it's for
This yarn is suitable for both beginners and experts. For beginners, the degradé effect enhances even the simplest stitches (garter stitch, stockinette, crochet chains), creating a spectacular result without effort. For those with more experience, the fine yarn lends itself to elaborate techniques with lace, decreases, and increases that highlight the chromatic transitions.
It is typically purchased by hobbyists looking for quality summer yarn for personal projects, artisans who make commissioned garments, and those looking for an original gift idea. Highly appreciated also by those who craft to sell at markets or online, because the degradé effect makes every creation unique and visually striking.
🧼 Maintenance and care
- WashingMachine washable at 30°C, delicate cycle
- BleachingDo not bleach
- SpinningDelicate spin, max 600 rpm
- DryingLay flat to dry away from heat sources
- IroningIron at medium temperature (2 dots)
- StorageStore in a cool, dry place, away from direct light
📌 Important note
The indicated yardage (540m) may have a tolerance of ±5% compared to what is stated, in accordance with industry production standards. The gradient shades may vary slightly between different production batches: for projects requiring multiple skeins, we recommend purchasing them all together from the same color batch to ensure perfect color uniformity. Always check the batch number shown on the label.
📊 Technical summary
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