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LED Cotton - GPTEX
Cotton LED GPTEX – Sequined Yarn 50g 200m
48% cotton 52% polyester | 50g – 200m | 3-4mm needles and crochet hooks
📋 Main features
- Composition48% cotton 52% polyester with sequins
- Skein weight50 grams
- Length200 meters
- Recommended needlesNo. 3.0 – 4.0 mm
- Recommended crochet hookNo. 3.0 – 4.0 mm
- WashingMaximum 30°C, do not spin-dry
- Ideal forSummer tops, shawls, stoles, occasion accessories
- Estimated yieldSize 42: 300g (6 skeins), size 48: 500g (10 skeins)
🧵 The yarn
Cotton LED GPTEX is a cotton-polyester blend yarn enriched with small sequins that catch and reflect the light, creating an elegant and subtle sparkling effect. Designed for those looking for a bright but not overly flashy yarn, perfect for summer evenings and special occasions where a touch of light is needed without overdoing it. The sequins are 2mm in diameter and are spaced approximately 5cm apart, integrated into the yarn so they do not prick during working.
Each 50-gram skein offers a generous 200 meters of yarn, allowing you to complete entire projects with just a few skeins. It works well with 3-4mm needles or crochet hooks, glides easily over the tools, and maintains good stitch definition even with openwork or stockinette stitches.
🧬 Technical composition: why it works
The 48% cotton ensures freshness, breathability, and comfort against the skin, essential qualities for summer garments worn on hot days. Cotton absorbs moisture and keeps the body cool, making this yarn ideal for tops, tank tops, and lightweight sweaters to wear in summer or at outdoor ceremonies. The natural fiber also provides a soft and pleasant feel, without the plastic-like texture typical of some synthetic yarns.
The 52% polyester provides structure, strength, and dimensional stability to the finished garment. This synthetic fiber prevents the yarn from losing its shape after washing, maintains the shine of the sequins over time, and makes working easier by allowing the yarn to glide smoothly over needles and crochet hooks. Polyester also reduces the risk of shrinkage and keeps colors vibrant even after numerous washes, a practical advantage for garments worn frequently.
📦 Skein format and yield
With 50 grams per 200 meters, this yarn offers a superior yield compared to many standard summer cottons. A single skein allows you to create small accessories such as bracelets, chokers, or decorative trims for existing garments. For more structured projects, 3-4 skeins (150-200g) make an openwork top in size S-M, while 6 skeins (300g) complete a short-sleeved sweater in size 42.
A size 48 sweater requires approximately 10 skeins (500g), while a medium shawl needs 4-5 skeins. We always recommend purchasing all the necessary skeins at once to avoid color lot differences: the sequins may vary slightly in shade and reflection from one lot to another, and the difference is especially noticeable on large garments or those with uniform stitches.
🧶 Recommended working
3-4mm needles are ideal for this yarn because they create a fabric that is neither too dense nor too loose, perfect for summer garments that need to be cool yet provide coverage. With 3mm needles, you get a tighter knit, suitable for structured tops or sweaters that should not be transparent. With 4mm needles, the fabric is airier and lighter, perfect for shawls, stoles, or beach cover-ups where maximum breathability is needed.
With a 3-4mm crochet hook, the yarn works beautifully with openwork, fan, shell, and mesh stitches. The sequins do not hinder the work or prick the fingers during working, an important detail for those who work for many consecutive hours. Recommended for beginners who want to experiment with decorative yarns without technical difficulties: the yarn glides easily and does not split.
👩🎨 Who it is suitable for
This yarn is also suitable for beginners because it glides easily over needles and crochet hooks, does not split, and the sequins do not cause difficulties during working. Beginners can use it for simple projects such as scarves, shawls, or basic tops, still achieving an impressive result thanks to the yarn's natural shine. You do not need to be an expert to work it well.
It is typically purchased by hobbyists looking for special yarns for particular occasions, artisans who make custom garments for ceremonies, and those who want to create elegant and original handmade gifts. It is also highly appreciated by those who sell handmade garments online, because Made in Italy yarn with integrated sequins is a detail that makes a difference and justifies a higher price.
🧼 Care and maintenance
- WashingWashing machine maximum 30°C, delicate cycle
- BleachingDo not bleach
- Spin-dryingDo not spin-dry
- DryingLay flat to dry away from heat sources
- IroningUse a very warm iron, avoiding direct contact with the sequins
- StorageStore in a dry place, away from direct light
📌 Important note
The length may vary by ±5 meters from the stated 200m, a normal tolerance for artisanal yarns. The sequins may show slight differences in shade and reflection between different production batches: for projects requiring multiple skeins, we recommend purchasing the entire required quantity at once to ensure color uniformity. Always keep the label with the batch number for any future reorders.
📊 Technical data summary
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