Lana Bambolina - Silke

Lana Bambolina Silke – Bouclé Yarn for Amigurumi Curly Hair

50% wool – 45% acrylic – 5% polyamide | 50g – 50m | Natural curly effect doll hair

📋 Main Features

• Composition50% wool – 45% acrylic – 5% polyamide
• Ball weight50 grams
• Lengthapprox. 50 meters
• Recommended needlesn° 7-8 (US 10.5-11)
• Recommended hookn° 8 (US L/11)
• Washing30°C or dry clean
• Ideal forAmigurumi doll hair, rag dolls, bouclé scarves
• Indicative yield1 ball = 1 full head of hair (head Ø 15cm)

🧵 The Yarn

Lana Bambolina Silke is the bouclé yarn designed for those who create amigurumi doll hair and are looking for a natural, soft, and voluminous curly effect. The bouclé texture faithfully reproduces the appearance of real curly hair, giving your handmade creations a realistic and professional touch. Produced by Silke by Arvier, a historic Italian brand, it guarantees consistent quality and excellent workability.

Each 50-gram ball provides approximately 50 meters of yarn, the perfect quantity for making a full head of hair for a doll with a 15 cm diameter head. It is worked with an n°8 crochet hook or n°7-8 needles, making it easy to handle even for those just starting to create hair for amigurumi.

🧬 Technical Composition: Why it Works

The base of 50% wool ensures natural softness, warmth, and a texture that lasts over time. The wool gives the doll's hair a fluffy and realistic look, avoiding the plastic effect typical of purely synthetic yarns. It is the fiber that provides body and volume to the hair, keeping the curls defined even after repeated use.

The 45% acrylic adds strength and ease of washing, making the creations more durable and suitable even for children. The small percentage of 5% polyamide reinforces the yarn's structure, preventing the curls from flattening over time. This combination makes Lana Bambolina ideal for amigurumi doll hair destined to be touched, brushed, and washed.

📦 Ball Format and Yield

Each 50-gram ball contains approximately 50 meters of bouclé yarn. This amount is sufficient to create a full head of hair on an amigurumi doll with a 15 cm diameter head, without waste. For larger dolls or particularly thick hair, estimate 1.5-2 balls.

If you are planning a doll with long hair or want to create accessories like bouclé scarves and cowls, we recommend purchasing balls from the same dye lot to ensure color uniformity. Differences between lots, though minimal, can be visible on large projects.

🧶 Recommended Crafting

For doll hair, the simplest method is to cut the yarn to the desired length and attach them to the head with needle and thread or hot glue. The bouclé texture automatically creates the curly effect without the need for additional treatments. For crocheted hair, work with an n°8 hook: this size enhances the bouclé effect and keeps the fabric soft.

If you prefer working with n°7-8 needles, you can create scarves, cowls, or hats with a voluminous and warm texture. The yarn is also suitable for beginners: the bouclé structure hides small imperfections and makes the work look rich even with basic stitches. For amigurumi projects, work in a spiral without joining rounds to avoid visible steps.

✨ Why Choose Lana Bambolina Silke

Compared to fully synthetic bouclé yarns, Lana Bambolina offers natural softness thanks to the percentage of real wool. The doll hair feels more realistic and maintains the curly effect over time without flattening. Unlike other hair yarns that require thermal treatments or manual curling, this yarn is ready to use: the bouclé texture is already incorporated into the structure.

In the maker's daily life, this translates to time savings: no curling rods to wind, no waiting for drying. You cut, attach, and the hair is ready. The Made in Italy quality guarantees color and length consistency, a fundamental element when working on projects that require multiple balls.

🎨 What You Can Create

The primary use is creating amigurumi doll hair, but the versatility of this bouclé yarn allows for so much more: hair for rag dolls, cloth dolls, handmade puppets. It also works perfectly for winter accessories like scarves, cowls, and hats with a voluminous texture.

👩🎨 Who It Is For

This yarn is perfect for beginners starting out with amigurumi: the bouclé texture hides small imperfections and the final result is always striking. Experienced makers also appreciate it for the speed of execution and the professional finish. It does not require advanced techniques: you just need to know how to cut and attach.

Lana Bambolina is purchased primarily by hobbyists who create dolls for passion, artisans who sell amigurumi on Etsy or at craft fairs, and those looking for a personalized handmade gift. The Made in Italy quality makes it suitable even for those working on commissions who want to guarantee durability.

🧼 Maintenance and Care

• Washing30°C on delicate cycle or dry clean
• BleachingDo not bleach
• Spin cycleAvoid strong spin cycles
• DryingLay flat to dry, reshape curls while drying
• IroningDo not iron
• StorageStore in a dry place, away from heat sources

📌 Important Note

📊 Technical Data Summary