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Cotton IRIDE - SESIA
IRIDE SESIA Cotton – GOTS Organic Yarn 125g 450m Gradient
100% Certified Organic Combed Cotton | 125g – 450m | Needles and Crochet Hooks 2.5-3mm
📋 Key Features
- Composition100% GOTS (ICEA) Certified Organic Combed Cotton
- Skein Weight125g
- Yardage450m (492 yards)
- Recommended Needlesn° 2.5 – 3.0mm
- Recommended Crochet Hookn° 2.5 – 3.0mm
- WashingMachine washable at 30° on a delicate cycle
- Ideal forSummer tops, sweaters, shawls, and cardigans
- Gauge28 sts x 36 rows per 10cm
🧵 The Yarn
IRIDE SESIA Cotton is a yarn made from 100% GOTS-certified organic combed cotton by the historic Manifattura Sesia, designed for those seeking a sustainable product without compromising on color effect. Each skein features a 5-color gradient with soft, natural transitions, creating an elegant and distinctive ombré effect. The ICEA certification guarantees that the entire production chain meets the strictest environmental standards, from cotton cultivation to dyeing with eco-friendly dyes.
The 125g skein with 450 meters of length makes it a versatile fingering-weight yarn, perfect for knitting and crochet projects using 2.5-3mm needles and hooks. The generous length allows you to complete entire projects with just a few skeins, reducing waste and optimizing your budget. Combed cotton ensures a smooth, durable, and pleasant-to-the-touch fiber, ideal for garments in direct contact with the skin.
🧬 Technical composition: why it works
Combed organic cotton is the base fiber of this yarn. Combing removes short fibers and impurities, leaving only long, parallel fibers: the result is a smoother, stronger yarn with less fuzz than carded cotton. This process makes IRIDE particularly suitable for fine, even work, where every stitch must be defined and uniform. GOTS-certified organic cotton comes from farms without chemical pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, ensuring a product that is gentler on the skin and more environmentally friendly.
Dyeing with eco-friendly dyes follows low-impact environmental processes, reducing the use of harsh chemicals and water consumption. This not only protects the environment but also makes the yarn safer for those who work with it and for those who wear the finished garments. The color gradient is designed to have the same color at the beginning and end of the skein, allowing you to join multiple skeins without visible interruptions: a fundamental technical feature for projects requiring more than 450m.
📦 Skein size and yield
Each skein weighs 125g and yields 450 meters (492 yards) of yarn. With a single skein, you can make a small triangular shawl, a wide headband, or a pair of decorative cuffs. For a size M summer top, you will need approximately 3-4 skeins, while a short-sleeved sweater requires 5-6. The generous yardage reduces the number of knots and skein changes, making the work smoother and the final result neater.
Color continuity between the beginning and end of the skein is a distinctive feature of IRIDE: when you move from one skein to the next, the gradient continues without obvious jumps in color. This means you can work on large projects without worrying about visible discontinuities. Note: some skeins contain a white separating thread between the color sections — simply discard it and continue working. We recommend purchasing all the skeins needed for the project at once to ensure batch and shade consistency.
🧶 Recommended work
The recommended needles are 2.5-3mm, sizes that produce a compact yet breathable fabric, ideal for summer garments. With 2.5mm needles, you will get a tighter, more structured fabric, perfect for tops and sweaters that need to hold their shape. With 3mm needles, the fabric will be softer and more drapey, suitable for shawls, stoles, and lightweight cardigans. The reference gauge is 28 sts x 36 rows per 10 square cm: always check your gauge before starting a project, as personal tension can vary.
For crochet, the recommended sizes are 2.5-3mm. The combed cotton glides easily through the hook, making the work smooth even for beginners. The gradient effect develops naturally in both knitting and crochet, but crochet uses slightly more yarn: allow for approximately 20% more than the knitting indications. Fingering-weight yarn is perfect for openwork, fans, shells, and all projects requiring definition and lightness.
✨ Why choose IRIDE SESIA Cotton
Compared to synthetic or blended gradient yarns, IRIDE SESIA Cotton offers the breathability and freshness of pure organic cotton without compromising on color effect. Many gradient yarns use acrylic or polyester to reduce costs, but sacrifice comfort and sustainability. IRIDE maintains GOTS certification throughout the entire production chain, ensuring that every production stage meets strict environmental standards. It is not just an aesthetic choice, but an investment in quality and responsibility.
IRIDE's slow gradient develops over 450 meters, creating soft, natural transitions that enhance every stitch without overly contrasting effects. This makes it perfect for projects where you want the color to be the star without overpowering the work: tees, cowls, shawls, and summer cardigans gain depth and movement without the need for manual color changes or complex intarsia. Color continuity between skeins eliminates the problem of visible discontinuities, a common flaw in inexpensive gradient yarns.
🎨 What you can make
The fingering-weight size and gradient effect make IRIDE ideal for lightweight summer garments and colorful accessories. Organic cotton ensures freshness and breathability even on the hottest days, while the color gradients add visual interest without the need for complex work.
👩🎨 Who it is suitable for
IRIDE SESIA Cotton is suitable for both beginners and experts. The yarn glides easily through needles and crochet hooks, does not split, and maintains a consistent tension, features that make learning easier. The gradient effect develops automatically during work, eliminating the need to manage manual color changes or complex intarsia: perfect for those who want a striking result without advanced techniques.
Those looking for certified sustainable yarns will find IRIDE a choice consistent with their values: the GOTS certification guarantees transparency throughout the entire chain, from cotton cultivation to final dyeing. It is appreciated by hobbyists who work for passion, by artisans who sell their creations, and by those looking for a special gift for knitting and crochet enthusiasts. The Made in Italy quality and generous yardage make it an investment that pays off in durability and satisfaction.
🧼 Maintenance and care
- WashingMachine washable at 30° on a delicate cycle or by hand with neutral detergents
- BleachingDo not bleach
- SpinningDelicate spin or avoid
- DryingDry flat, do not tumble dry
- IroningIron at a medium temperature (max 150°C)
- StorageStore in a dry place, away from direct light and moisture
📌 Important note
The length may vary slightly between production batches (tolerance ±5%). The gradient effect is designed to ensure color continuity between skeins from the same batch, but there may be slight differences between different batches. We recommend purchasing all the skeins needed for the project at once. Some skeins contain a white separating thread between the color sections: simply discard it and continue working without interruption.
📊 Technical data summary
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