Brushed Cotton FLAUTO Silke | 100g 220m - Needles 5-6

Brushed Cotton FLAUTO Silke – Ombré Effect Cake Yarn for Autumn Winter

65% cotton 35% acrylic | 100g – 220m | Knitting needles and crochet hook 5-6

📋 Main features

• Composition65% cotton – 35% acrylic
• Ball weight100 grams
• Lengthapprox. 220 meters
• Recommended needlesn° 5.0 – 6.0
• Recommended crochet hookn° 5.0 – 6.0
• WashingMachine washable at 30°C
• Ideal forSweaters, scarves, autumn winter blankets
• Indicative yield5 balls for a size 42 sweater

🧵 The yarn

FLAUTO Silke Cotton is a cake yarn with a characteristic brushed cotton effect, designed for those seeking softness and warmth in their autumn-winter projects. Its soft texture and ombré effect colors make it perfect for creating cozy garments that combine comfort and style. Thanks to its 65% cotton 35% acrylic composition, this yarn is hypoallergenic and suitable even for those who cannot tolerate pure wool.

Each 100-gram ball offers approximately 220 meters of yarn, ideal for knitting or crocheting with 5-6 mm needles/hooks. The cake format ensures practicality: no risk of tangling, you can start working directly from the center of the ball without re-winding.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

The 65% cotton ensures breathability and gentleness on the skin, making this yarn suitable even for those with skin sensitivities or wool allergies. Cotton absorbs moisture and maintains a feeling of freshness even under layers of clothing, a fundamental characteristic for garments worn for long periods during the day. The natural brushed effect of cotton provides that tactile softness that makes every project enjoyable.

The 35% acrylic component increases the yarn's durability and improves shape retention over time. Acrylic reduces the risk of felting in the washing machine and keeps colors vibrant even after numerous washes. This combination creates a warm winter cotton that combines the best of both fibers: the naturalness of cotton and the practicality of acrylic.

📦 Ball format and yield

Each 100-gram ball offers approximately 220 meters of yarn. With just one ball, you can make a medium-sized scarf or an adult beanie. For larger projects, the yield is excellent: with 5 balls, you can make a size 42 sweater, while a double bed blanket requires approximately 12-15 balls depending on the stitch density chosen.

The cake format is particularly appreciated by those who crochet or use circular needles: the yarn unwinds from the center without rolling away, making the work smoother. We recommend purchasing all the balls needed for your project at once to ensure color uniformity and consistent shading between different production batches.

🧶 Recommended gauge

5-6 mm needles/hooks are the ideal size for this yarn because they allow you to obtain a soft but compact fabric, perfect for garments that need to be warm without being heavy. With smaller needles, the fabric would be too stiff and would lose its natural brushed effect; with larger needles, there is a risk of creating a fabric that is too loose and does not hold its shape. The 5-6 mm size guarantees the right balance between stitch definition and softness.

This yarn also works beautifully with a 5-6 mm crochet hook: single crochet and half double crochet stitches create dense fabrics ideal for bags and structured accessories, while double crochet stitches give lightness to shawls and shrugs. The yarn flows smoothly without breaking, a feature appreciated by both beginners and experts. The ombré effect is particularly enhanced with simple stitches that allow the gradual color change to shine through.

✨ Why choose FLAUTO Silke Cotton

Compared to 100% acrylic yarns, FLAUTO Cotton offers a much more natural feel on the skin and better breathability, avoiding the "plastic" sensation typical of pure acrylics. Compared to 100% summer cotton yarns, this is a true warm winter cotton: the brushed effect traps air, creating an insulating layer that maintains body heat without the weight of wool.

In everyday life, this translates into garments that you can wear all day without irritation, that maintain their shape even after frequent washing, and that do not require special care. The ombré effect eliminates the need for manual color changes during knitting/crocheting: the yarn creates harmonious transitions by itself, enhancing any project with a professional touch.

🎨 What you can create

FLAUTO Cotton is perfect for autumn-winter sweaters and cardigans, as well as accessories like scarves, cowls, beanies, and gloves. Its brushed softness makes it ideal for throw blankets and couch throws, while the ombré effect enhances shawls and ponchos without the need for complex stitches.

👩‍🎨 Who it's suitable for

This yarn is perfect for beginners because it flows smoothly on knitting needles and crochet hooks without breaking, and the ombré effect hides minor tension imperfections. Experts also appreciate it for the professional finish it guarantees without the need for manual color changes. Its workability is excellent with both straight and circular needles.

It is typically purchased by hobbyists looking for a versatile yarn for autumn-winter projects, but also by those who make commissioned garments, who appreciate its quality-price ratio and color availability. It's also perfect for those giving handmade creations as gifts: its brushed softness and hypoallergenic properties make it suitable for everyone, even those with sensitive skin.

🧼 Care and maintenance

• WashingMachine washable at 30°C
• BleachingDo not bleach
• Spin cycleGentle spin cycle
• DryingLay flat to dry away from direct heat
• IroningIron at low temperature if necessary
• StorageStore in a dry place away from direct light

📌 Important note

📊 Technical data summary