Cotton-Wool GANZO - Bertagna Filati

Cotton-Wool GANZO Bertagna Filati – Bulky Blended Yarn 50g 150m 7-8mm Needles

50% Cotton – 32% Wool – 18% Alpaca | 50g – 150m | 7-8mm Needles – 7mm Crochet Hook

📋 Key Features

• Composition50% Cotton – 32% Wool – 18% Alpaca
• Skein Weight50g
• Yardageapprox. 150m
• Recommended Needles7 – 8mm
• Recommended Crochet Hook7mm
• WashingHand wash max 30°C
• Ideal forSweaters, cardigans, mid-season and winter accessories
• Approx. Yield4-5 skeins for a size M sweater

🧵 The Yarn

Cotton-Wool GANZO by Bertagna Filati is a bulky blended yarn designed for those seeking quick projects without compromising on quality. Its balanced composition of 50% cotton, 32% wool, and 18% alpaca makes it soft to the touch, breathable, and perfect for mid-season and lightweight winter garments. The tone-on-tone ombre effect with raw cotton tweed flecks adds visual depth even to the simplest stitches.

Each 50g skein offers approximately 150 meters of yarn, ideal for quick projects with 7-8mm needles or a 7mm crochet hook. Thanks to its bulky thickness, you'll see your project grow needle by needle, completing sweaters and cardigans in just a few evenings of work.

🧬 Technical Composition: Why It Works

The 50% cotton provides the yarn's structural foundation: it ensures breathability, shape retention over time, and freshness even in winter garments. Unlike 100% wool yarns, GANZO does not overheat and keeps the garment defined even after numerous washes. Cotton absorbs moisture and allows the skin to breathe, making it ideal for those seeking a warm yet non-overheating yarn.

The wool (32%) and alpaca (18%) add softness, warmth, and lightness. Alpaca in particular is a premium fiber, three times stronger and seven times warmer than wool, yet incredibly lightweight. It does not create static electricity or cause itching, making it perfect even for sensitive skin. This combination creates a yarn that brings together the best of three worlds: structure, comfort, and natural warmth.

📦 Skein Size and Yield

Each 50g skein offers approximately 150 meters of yarn. With a single skein, you can make a hat or a simple cowl. For a medium-sized sweater (42-44), you will need approximately 4-5 skeins, while a long cardigan requires 6-7, depending on the pattern and gauge.

Being a bulky yarn with an ombre effect, its visual impact is greater than that of fine yarns: even a simple garter or stockinette stitch gains character thanks to the natural color variations. Important tip: for large projects, buy all the necessary skeins in the same order to ensure color lot uniformity. Always keep the label with the lot number for any future purchases.

🧶 Recommended Work

7-8mm needles are ideal for this yarn because they enhance the softness of the fibers without weighing down the fabric. With needles of this size, you'll get a soft yet defined stitch, perfect for oversized sweaters, cozy cardigans, and bulky accessories. The work is quick: a medium-sized sweater can be completed in 8-10 evenings of work, even for those who have only recently started knitting.

For crochet, we recommend a 7mm hook: ideal for bags, throws, and decorative blankets. Single and double crochet stitches enhance the yarn's tweed effect. Practical tip: work with a medium tension to maintain the yarn's natural softness without stiffening the fabric.

✨ Why Choose Cotton-Wool GANZO

Unlike 100% wool yarns that can be too warm or cause itching, GANZO offers a perfect balance between warmth and breathability. Cotton keeps the skin dry, alpaca adds softness without weight, and wool ensures natural warmth. It is the ideal yarn for those seeking comfortable garments to wear all day, from morning to evening, without overheating.

The ombre tweed effect is another strong point: even a simple garter or stockinette stitch gains depth and character, with no need for complex techniques. Perfect for those who want impressive results with simple techniques, ideal for both beginners and experts seeking quick and rewarding projects.

🎨 What You Can Make

Thanks to its bulky thickness and blended composition, GANZO is perfect for oversized sweaters, cozy cardigans, and bulky accessories. The ombre effect enhances even the simplest stitches, making it ideal for quick projects that do not require complex techniques. Perfect for mid-season and lightweight winter garments.

👩‍🎨 Who It Is Suitable For

GANZO is a yarn suitable for all skill levels. The large needles (7-8mm) make the work quick and rewarding even for those who have just started: you'll see your project grow quickly, without frustration. The yarn's structure glides smoothly over the needles, does not split easily, and forgives small tension errors.

It is perfect for hobbyists seeking quick projects, for those who knit in the evenings and want to see concrete results in a short time, and for those who love handmade garments with a modern artisanal effect. The softness of the alpaca also makes it ideal for gifts: sweaters, scarves, and hats that are worn with pleasure.

🧼 Maintenance and Care

• WashingHand wash in lukewarm water max 30°C with a mild wool detergent
• BleachingDo not bleach
• SpinningAvoid spinning; blot with a towel
• DryingLay flat away from heat sources
• IroningDo not iron or iron at a low temperature with a protective cloth
• StorageStore folded in a dry place, away from direct light

📌 Important Note

📊 Technical data summary