CAPRICCIO Yarn – BBB Yarns

Filati BBB CAPRICCIO Wool – Wool Blend 100g 170m

40% Wool, 50% Polyamide, 10% Acrylic | 100g – 170m | Needles 5/6, Crochet Hook 5/6

📋 Main features

• Composition40% Wool, 50% Polyamide, 10% Acrylic
• Ball weight100 grams
• Lengthapprox. 170 meters
• Recommended needlesno. 5 - 6
• Recommended hookno. 5 - 6
• WashingMachine wash 30°C wool cycle
• Ideal forSweaters, scarves, hats, accessories
• Estimated yield1 ball for a hat, 3-4 for a scarf

🧵 The yarn

CAPRICCIO Wool by Filati BBB is a wool blend designed for those seeking a yarn that is versatile, durable, and soft all at once. With a balanced composition of 40% wool, 50% polyamide, and 10% acrylic, this 100-gram ball offers 170 meters of yarn perfect for autumn and winter projects that require warmth without sacrificing practicality.

The 100-gram format with 170 meters makes it ideal for sweaters, scarves, hats, and medium-sized accessories. It works well with needles 5-6 or crochet hook 5-6, ensuring smooth work and a final result that is compact yet soft. Perfect for both knitters and crocheters.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

The 40% wool ensures the natural warmth and breathability typical of animal fibers. Wool absorbs moisture without feeling wet, retains body heat, and provides that soft touch that makes finished garments pleasant to wear. It is the thermal base of the yarn, keeping you warm on cold days.

The 50% polyamide is the true structural strength of this wool blend. It reinforces the yarn, makes it resistant to abrasion, and prevents pilling. Thanks to the polyamide, your garments will hold their shape over time and withstand repeated washing. The 10% acrylic completes the composition by adding dimensional stability and making maintenance easier, allowing the yarn to be machine-washed without risk of felting.

📦 Ball size and yield

Each ball weighs 100 grams and provides approximately 170 meters of yarn. With just one ball, you can make an adult hat or a headband. For an average-length scarf (approx. 150 cm), you will need 3-4 balls, while for a size M sweater, calculate 8-10 balls depending on the pattern and tension.

The 170-meter/100-gram length places this yarn in the medium-weight wool blend category, perfect for projects that grow quickly without being too heavy. Important advice: for large projects, purchase all necessary balls at once to ensure they come from the same dye lot and avoid color differences.

🧶 Recommended working

Needles 5-6 are the ideal size for this yarn because they create a fabric that is compact but not stiff, perfect for garments that need to maintain their shape without being heavy. With 5 mm needles, you get a denser fabric, ideal for sweaters and hats that need to protect against the cold. With 6 mm needles, the fabric is slightly softer and has more drape, perfect for scarves and shawls.

With a 5-6 hook, the yarn performs just as well. The polyamide in the composition ensures that the stitches hold their shape well, making this wool blend also suitable for bags, clutches, and structured accessories. If you are a beginner, this yarn is very forgiving: the slightly fuzzy texture of the wool hides minor tension irregularities.

✨ Why choose CAPRICCIO Wool

If you have worked with 100% pure wool, you know it's warm and soft but requires special care when washing and tends to felt. CAPRICCIO Wool solves this problem thanks to the 50% polyamide: you keep the warmth and softness of the wool, but gain durability, easy care, and long-lasting quality. It is the right choice for those who want beautiful-looking garments that are practical to manage.

In daily life, this translates into sweaters that don't lose their shape after the first wash, scarves that don't pill after a few weeks of use, and hats that maintain their form even after being folded in a bag. It's a yarn that works for you, not against you.

🎨 What you can make

CAPRICCIO Wool is perfect for all classic autumn and winter projects: sweaters, cardigans, scarves, hats, gloves, and neck warmers. Thanks to the strength of the polyamide, you can also use it for projects that require more structure such as bags, pouches, and decorative pillows. The yarn holds its shape well and doesn't deform with use.

👩‍🎨 Who it is suitable for

This yarn is suitable for both beginners and experts. If you are just starting out, you will appreciate how easy it is to work with medium-sized needles or hooks (5-6) and the fact that the slightly fuzzy texture hides small tension imperfections. The yarn flows well and doesn't split easily, making the work fluid and pleasant.

Who typically buys it? Hobbyists looking for a reliable wool blend for seasonal projects, artisans making commissioned garments who appreciate long-term durability, and mothers and grandmothers who knit for their families and want machine-washable items without worry. It is also highly sought after by those selling on Etsy or at markets: items made with this yarn maintain their quality even after months of use.

🧼 Care and maintenance

• WashingMachine wash 30°C wool cycle
• BleachingDo not bleach
• Spin dryingGentle spin
• DryingLay flat away from heat sources
• IroningWarm iron if necessary
• StorageStore in a dry place away from moths

📌 Important note

📊 Technical Data Summary