AMICONE YARN - Miss Tricot Filati

Lana Amicone Miss Tricot Filati – Thick Soft Yarn 100g 100m

50% acrylic – 50% polyester | 100g – 100m | Needles and crochet hook 8-9

📋 Key features

• Composition50% acrylic – 50% polyester
• Ball weight100 grams
• Yardageapprox. 100 meters
• Recommended needlesn° 8 – 9
• Recommended crochet hookn° 8 – 9
• WashingMachine wash 30°C, delicate cycle
• Ideal forSweaters, blankets, winter accessories
• Estimated yieldWomen's size M sweater: 6-7 balls

🧵 The yarn

Lana Amicone by Miss Tricot Filati is a thick, soft yarn designed for those who love to see their projects grow quickly. With its balanced composition of 50% acrylic and 50% polyester, it offers the practicality of synthetic fibers combined with the softness and warmth typical of winter yarns. Each 100-gram ball provides approximately 100 meters, making it perfect for creating voluminous garments with just a few balls.

The thick gauge allows for fast work with both needles and crochet hooks: using n° 8-9 needles or hooks, your projects take shape in just a few hours. Ideal for those looking for a yarn that combines speed of execution, comfort, and excellent value for money, Lana Amicone is the perfect choice for hobbyists, beginners, and those who love to create warm and cozy handmade garments.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

The 50% acrylic fiber ensures practicality and ease of care: the yarn is machine washable at 30°C on a delicate cycle, maintains its shape over time, and dries quickly. Acrylic also offers good wear resistance, making garments made with Lana Amicone durable and suitable for daily use. It does not felt and does not require special treatments, perfect for those looking for a worry-free yarn.

The 50% polyester adds softness to the touch and helps create that fluffy and cozy texture that makes Lana Amicone so pleasant to work with and wear. Polyester also improves the dimensional stability of the yarn, preventing garments from deforming after washing. Together, acrylic and polyester create a warm, lightweight, and comfortable yarn, ideal for winter sweaters, blankets, and accessories that must withstand frequent use.

📦 Ball format and yield

Each ball of Lana Amicone weighs 100 grams and provides approximately 100 meters of yarn. Thanks to its thick gauge, with just one ball you can make an adult beanie or a short scarf. For a women's size M stockinette-stitch sweater, approximately 6-7 balls are needed, while a sofa blanket (approx. 120x150 cm) requires 12-14, depending on the stitch density chosen.

The 100-meter yardage per ball is indicative and may vary slightly between different dye lots. For large projects such as blankets or oversize sweaters, we recommend purchasing all the necessary balls from the same dye lot to ensure uniformity of color and thickness. Always check the dye lot number on the label before starting your work.

🧶 Recommended working method

Lana Amicone is worked with n° 8-9 needles: this size is ideal for achieving a fabric that is soft yet compact, maintaining warmth without being too stiff. With n° 8 needles, you get a tighter stitch, perfect for sweaters and cardigans that need to protect against the cold. With n° 9 needles, the fabric is softer and more draped, ideal for voluminous scarves and fluffy blankets. The recommended gauge for stockinette stitch with n° 8-9 needles is approximately 11 stitches x 15 rows for a 10x10 cm square.

With an n° 8-9 crochet hook, Lana Amicone is perfect for bags, decorative cushions, and blankets worked in single crochet or half double crochet. Crochet work with this gauge is very fast and allows you to complete even complex projects in just a few sessions. Thanks to the yarn's soft texture, the stitch is well-defined and visually pleasing, with no need for special tension.

✨ Why choose Lana Amicone

If you are looking for a thick, soft yarn that allows you to complete your projects quickly without sacrificing quality, Lana Amicone is the right choice. Unlike thinner yarns that require days of work, this thick gauge lets you see your sweater or blanket grow session after session. It is perfect for those who have little time but do not want to miss the satisfaction of creating something with their own hands.

The real advantage of Lana Amicone is its practicality: machine washable, quick-drying, and requires no ironing. The finished garments maintain their shape over time and resist daily wear. It is an honest, no-nonsense yarn that does exactly what it promises: warmth, softness, and ease of use. Ideal for those who have recently started knitting or crocheting and want immediate results without complications.

🎨 What you can make

Lana Amicone is versatile and lends itself to many projects: trendy oversize maxi-sweaters, long and cozy cardigans, warm blankets for the sofa or crib, voluminous scarves, and soft beanies. Thanks to its fast working time, it is also perfect for last-minute handmade gifts: a beanie can be completed in one evening, a scarf in a weekend.

👩‍🎨 Who it is suitable for

Lana Amicone is perfect for beginners: the thick gauge makes each stitch clearly visible and easy to correct in case of error. Fast work keeps motivation high and allows for immediate results, without getting discouraged by projects that seem to never end. Even those who have recently started knitting or crocheting can achieve professional-looking garments.

It is also appreciated by experienced hobbyists looking for a practical yarn for quick projects: handmade gifts, items for markets, creations to sell online. Those who knit or crochet for passion but have little free time find in Lana Amicone the ideal compromise between quality and speed of execution. Suitable for those who create for themselves, for family, or for sale.

🧼 Maintenance and care

• WashingMachine wash 30°C, delicate cycle
• BleachingDo not bleach
• Spin cycleDelicate spin cycle
• DryingLay flat to dry, do not tumble dry
• IroningNot necessary
• StorageStore in a dry place, away from heat sources

📌 Important note

📊 Technical data summary