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SIRIO 8 Filo di Scozia – Mercerized Egyptian Makò Cotton 100g 452m
100% Gassed and Mercerized Egyptian Makò Cotton | 100g – 452m | Crochet and Fine Knitting
📋 Key features
- Composition100% Gassed and Mercerized Egyptian Makò Cotton
- Ball weight100 grams
- Lengthapprox. 452 meters
- Recommended needlesno. 1.75 – 2.0 mm
- Recommended crochet hookno. 1.25 – 1.75 mm
- WashingResistant up to 60°C
- Ideal forDoilies, lace, summer tops, fashion accessories
- Estimated yield1 ball = 1 medium doily or 2 potholders
🧵 The yarn
The SIRIO 8 Filo di Scozia is a high-quality thin cotton, made of 100% Egyptian Makò cotton, gassed and mercerized according to Italian tradition. Designed for those who crochet and knit projects requiring precision, this yarn offers a smooth, uniform, and naturally lustrous surface that enhances every stitch.
With 452 meters per 100-gram ball, SIRIO 8 ensures an exceptional yield: you can create full doilies, openwork lace, lightweight summer tops, and refined accessories with just a few balls. The weight 8 makes it ideal for fine work using a 1.25-1.75mm crochet hook and 1.75-2.0mm knitting needles, perfect for defined stitches and visible details.
🧬 Technical composition: why it works
Egyptian Makò cotton is a long-staple fiber grown along the Nile, recognized for its natural resistance to wear and its ability to maintain its shape over time. Unlike standard cotton, Makò offers a more uniform surface and greater durability, which are fundamental features for work intended to last for years, such as doilies, runners, and summer clothing.
The dual gassing and mercerizing process eliminates short surface fibers and gives the yarn that natural shine that makes it similar to silk. Mercerization also increases color stability and resistance to frequent washing: SIRIO 8 retains its luster even after numerous machine wash cycles at up to 60°C, making it ideal for placemats, potholders, and baby clothing.
📦 Ball format and yield
Each ball weighs 100 grams and provides about 452 meters of yarn. With just one ball, you can make a medium-sized doily (30-35cm diameter), two kitchen potholders, or a small openwork bag. For a size M summer top, you will need about 4-5 balls, while for a 120cm long table runner, 2-3 balls are sufficient.
For projects requiring multiple balls, we recommend purchasing the entire quantity needed at once: like all batch-dyed yarns, there may be slight variations in shade between different productions. The length may vary by ±5% compared to the stated amount, a standard tolerance for natural yarns.
🧶 Recommended crafting
SIRIO 8 is ideally worked with 1.75-2.0mm knitting needles: this size allows you to obtain a compact yet breathable fabric, perfect for summer tops and lightweight sweaters. With thinner needles (1.5mm), you will get a denser fabric suitable for structured bags, while with 2.5mm needles, the result will be softer and more drapey, ideal for shawls.
With a 1.25-1.75mm crochet hook, SIRIO 8 expresses its full potential: the smooth surface glides perfectly over the metal, making it fast even when working complex stitches like filet, fans, and openwork stitches. It is the ideal yarn for those approaching doilies for the first time, but also for advanced projects like lace and trims for linens.
✨ Why choose SIRIO 8 Filo di Scozia
Compared to standard cotton yarns, SIRIO 8 offers superior resistance thanks to the long-staple Makò fiber and the super-twisting process. This means your doilies, lace, and clothing maintain their shape even after dozens of washes, without fraying or losing brilliance. It is not a cheap yarn, but an investment for projects that you want to keep for a long time.
The natural luster of mercerized cotton makes every stitch visible and enhanced: in openwork projects, light plays with shadows, creating a three-dimensional effect that opaque cotton cannot offer. This is the difference you immediately notice between a doily made with Filo di Scozia and one made with generic cotton.
🎨 What you can create
SIRIO 8 is the go-to yarn for doilies and crochet lace, but its versatility also makes it suitable for summer tops, lightweight sweaters, openwork bags, spring hats, home decorations like runners and placemats, and baby clothing, thanks to its gentleness on the skin.
👩🎨 Suitable for
SIRIO 8 is suitable both for those approaching crochet doilies for the first time and for those who have been working on complex projects for years. The smooth, gliding surface makes it easy to see mistakes and correct them immediately, while the strength of the yarn forgives the uneven tension typical of beginners.
It is the preferred yarn for those who make doilies on commission, those who create handmade summer clothing to sell, and those looking for a reliable cotton for projects intended to last for generations. If you have ever inherited a doily from your grandmother, it was probably made with Filo di Scozia.
🧼 Maintenance and care
- WashingMachine washable up to 60°C
- BleachingAvoid chlorine bleach, prefer oxygen-based
- SpinningAllowed at medium speed
- DryingLay flat for doilies, hang for garments
- IroningHot iron (cotton setting), iron while damp for best results
- StorageStore in a dry place, away from direct light to preserve color
📌 Important note
The stated yardage (452m) may vary by ±5% between different balls of yarn, a standard tolerance for natural fibers. For projects requiring multiple balls, we recommend purchasing the entire quantity needed in a single order: dye lots may exhibit slight variations in shade. Keep the label with the lot number for any future purchases.
📊 Technical data summary
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