AFRODITA Wool - Katia

Katia AFRODITA Wool – Multicolour Disc-Format Yarn 200g 780m

100% Acrylic | 200g – 780 metres | Ponchos and Maxi Shawls

📋 Main features

• Composition100% Acrylic
• Skein weight200g disc format
• LengthApproximately 780 metres
• Recommended needles3.0 – 3.5 mm
• Recommended crochet hook3.0 – 3.5 mm
• WashingMachine wash at 30°C on a wool cycle
• Ideal forPonchos, maxi shawls, stoles
• Approximate yield1 skein = 1 poncho or 1 maxi shawl

🧵 The yarn

Katia AFRODITA Wool is a 100% acrylic yarn presented in an exclusive 200-gram limited edition disc format. Its distinctive feature is the unique multicolour print that creates spectacular colour transitions, designed for those looking for a yarn that does all the creative work without having to manage colour changes or complex intarsia.

With its 780-metre length, a single skein is enough to create a complete poncho or a striking maxi shawl. It can be worked with 3.0–3.5 mm needles or a crochet hook of the same size, making it versatile for both knitted and crocheted projects with simple stitches that highlight the colour shades.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

The choice of 100% acrylic for AFRODITA is no coincidence: this synthetic fibre ensures that the printed colours hold perfectly, preventing bleeding or loss of colour intensity over time. Acrylic maintains its brilliant shades wash after wash, a fundamental advantage for a multicolour yarn where the visual effect takes centre stage.

Acrylic also offers practical maintenance: it is machine washable at 30°C, dries quickly and requires no special treatments. For projects such as ponchos and shawls that are worn frequently, this ease of care makes a difference compared to more delicate natural fibres that would require hand washing.

📦 Skein format and yield

The 200g disc format with 780 metres is designed specifically for large projects that can be completed with a single skein. With AFRODITA, you can complete an entire poncho or maxi shawl without having to buy multiple skeins or worry about matching colour lots — each disc has a unique and self-contained colour sequence.

This exceptional yield eliminates the typical problem with multicolour yarns: you do not have to calculate how many skeins are needed to complete the colour shades, because the colour pattern is already designed to close harmoniously. For smaller projects such as scarves or cowls, one skein may be enough for 2–3 coordinated accessories.

🧶 Recommended work

3.0–3.5 mm needles are the ideal size for AFRODITA because they create a soft but structured fabric, perfect for garments that need to drape without being too heavy. With this size, you get a 10x10cm swatch working 24 stitches for 29 rows, a technical figure useful for accurately calculating the dimensions of your project.

To make the most of the colour transitions, choose simple stitches such as stockinette, garter stitch or moss stitch. Overly elaborate stitches risk breaking up the colour effect. When crocheting, single crochet or half double crochet with a 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook give excellent results for openwork shawls or airy ponchos.

👩‍🎨 Who it is suitable for

AFRODITA is perfect for beginners who want to achieve a striking result without having to manage complex techniques such as intarsia or colour changes. Just work with basic stitches and the yarn does the rest, automatically creating the colour shades.

It is also highly appreciated by those who make accessories to sell: a single skein allows you to create a unique piece with a guaranteed wow effect, optimising time and costs. Hobbyists who love quick but striking projects find AFRODITA the ideal compromise between ease of execution and a professional result.

🧼 Maintenance and care

• WashingMachine wash at 30°C on a wool cycle
• BleachingDo not bleach
• SpinningGentle spin
• DryingDo not tumble dry - lay flat to dry
• IroningIroning allowed at a low temperature
• StorageStore in a dry place away from heat sources

📌 Important note

📊 Technical data summary