Cotton-Linen LYSE Katia | 50g 130m - 2.5-3mm Lace Needles

Cotton-Linen LYSE Katia – Fancy Metallic Coated Yarn

45% Cotton 28% Linen 20% Polyamide 7% Metallic Polyester | 50g – 130m | Summer Lace Stitches

📋 Key features

• Composition45% Cotton – 28% Linen – 20% Polyamide – 7% Metallic Polyester
• Ball weight50 grams
• Length130 meters
• Recommended needles2.5 – 3.0 mm
• Recommended hook3.0 – 3.5 mm
• WashingMachine wash 30°C wool program, do not spin
• Ideal forLace stitches, summer tops, shawls, stoles
• Estimated yield4 balls for a shawl or lace tank top

🧵 The yarn

Cotton-Linen LYSE Katia is a fancy coated yarn that combines a balanced matte-gloss effect with remarkable quality. Its unique structure features an inner core of natural linen covered with technical polyamide and metallic polyester, creating a yarn that gently catches the light without being excessive. Designed for those seeking a refined summer yarn, LYSE is perfect for glamorous projects that stand out on any occasion.

Each 50-gram ball offers 130 meters of yarn, a generous length that allows for making significant garments without having to purchase numerous separate balls. It works with 2.5-3.0 mm needles or a 3.0-3.5 mm crochet hook, ideal for lace stitches that highlight the yarn's unique texture and luminous effect.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

The yarn's base is composed of 45% cotton and 28% linen, a combination that guarantees freshness, breathability, and durability. The cotton offers softness and ease of handling, while the linen provides that characteristic natural freshness that makes the yarn perfect for warm weather. Linen also gives the finished fabric a more defined structure and an elegant drape, ideal for garments that need to maintain their shape without feeling heavy.

The 20% polyamide covers the linen core, creating the characteristic tubular structure of the coated yarn, while the 7% metallic polyester gives that subtle and refined sheen that distinguishes LYSE from other summer yarns. This technical combination is not just aesthetic: polyamide increases wear resistance and improves garment hold over time, while the metallic effect catches the light, enhancing every lace stitch without being excessive or artificial.

📦 Ball format and yield

Each ball weighs 50 grams and measures 130 meters in length. To make a lace shawl or a summer tank top like those in the Concept by Katia patterns, approximately 4 balls are needed. For a light top or t-shirt, 3-4 balls are sufficient depending on the size, while for a light cardigan, 6-8 balls are needed. The reference swatch is 27 stitches x 36 rows over 10x10 cm worked with 2.5 mm needles.

We recommend purchasing all the balls needed for the project at once, preferably from the same dye lot. Although Katia maintains high quality standards, small variations in shade between different lots can be visible on large garments, especially with metallic yarns where light plays an important role in the final appearance.

🧶 Recommended crafting

LYSE is worked with 2.5-3.0 mm needles. The smaller size (2.5 mm) creates a more compact and defined fabric, ideal for structured garments that need to maintain their shape, such as tops and cardigans. The 3.0 mm size produces a softer, more draped fabric, perfect for shawls, stoles, and flowing garments. The coated yarn structure makes the yarn glide particularly smoothly on the needles, facilitating work even for those new to complex lace stitches.

For crochet, 3.0-3.5 mm hooks are used. Crochet particularly enhances the yarn's metallic effect, creating three-dimensional textures that spectacularly catch the light. It's perfect for lace stitches, fans, shells, and all those techniques that require definition and lightness. The coated yarn structure keeps stitches well-defined without stiffening the final fabric.

✨ Why choose Cotton-Linen LYSE

Unlike traditional summer yarns in pure cotton or linen, LYSE offers something extra: the delicate metallic effect that transforms a simple summer top into a glamorous garment suitable for special occasions. It is not an excessive or flashy effect, but a subtle sheen that enhances the work without overpowering it. This makes it perfect for those seeking a summer yarn that goes beyond the classic, without sacrificing freshness and practicality.

The coated yarn structure offers a tangible advantage: lace stitches are more defined and clean compared to a traditional yarn, because the smooth surface of the polyamide coating does not fray and maintains the stitch shape over time. This means that your work retains its "just made" appearance even after numerous washes, a detail that makes a difference on garments worn frequently during the summer.

🎨 What you can make

LYSE is the ideal yarn for summer lace stitches: its structure enhances every detail of the stitch, while the metallic effect catches the light, creating a play of shadows and reflections that makes even the simplest work special. Perfect for tops, tank tops, light t-shirts, lace cardigans, shawls, and stoles for cool evenings.

👩‍🎨 Who it's suitable for

LYSE is suitable for both beginners and advanced crafters. The coated yarn structure glides easily on needles and crochet hooks, making it smooth to work with even for those just starting out. Lace stitches appear well-defined without requiring perfect tension, an advantage for those still learning to manage work regularity.

This yarn is chosen by hobbyists looking for a summer yarn with a touch of glamour, by professional artisans who make custom garments for special occasions, and by those who love creating fashion accessories such as stoles, shawls, and bags that stand out for their quality and sophistication. It's also perfect for those looking for a summer yarn to gift: the metallic effect immediately identifies it as a product of superior quality.

🧼 Maintenance and care

• WashingMachine wash 30°C wool program
• BleachingDo not bleach
• Spin dryingDo not spin
• DryingDry flat, do not tumble dry
• IroningIron at low temperature
• StorageStore in a cool, dry place, away from direct light

📌 Important note

📊 Technical data summary