CAMILLA Bertagna Yarn | 50g 175m - Newborn Merino Needles 3mm

CAMILLA Wool by Bertagna Filati – 100% Pure Virgin Merino Wool for Newborns

100% Pure Virgin Merino Wool | 50g – 175m | Newborn Layette and Accessories

📋 Key features

• Composition100% Pure Virgin Merino Wool
• Ball weight50g (guaranteed weight)
• Yardage175 meters
• Recommended needles3 – 3.5 mm
• Recommended hook3 – 4 mm
• WashingHand or machine wash 30°C delicate
• Ideal forNewborn layette, blankets, accessories
• Indicative yield1 ball = booties + bonnet

🧵 The yarn

CAMILLA Wool by Bertagna Filati is a 100% pure virgin merino wool yarn designed for those seeking maximum softness for newborn skin. Produced by Silke under the Bertagna Filati brand, this yarn combines exceptional softness, superior workability, and certified safety. Merino fiber is naturally breathable, thermoregulating, and hypoallergenic, perfect for garments in direct contact with delicate infant skin.

Each 50-gram ball offers 175 meters of yarn, ideal for creating complete layettes, blankets, booties, and accessories with 3-3.5 mm needles or a 3-4 mm crochet hook. The special cabled twist ensures clear stitches, reduces pilling, and makes the yarn glide smoothly through your fingers, perfect for both beginners and structured projects.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

Virgin merino wool is a natural fiber of the highest quality, obtained from shearing merino sheep without aggressive chemical treatments. Unlike traditional wools, merino fibers are extremely fine (about 19-22 microns in diameter), which makes them incredibly soft and free of the "itchy" effect typical of coarser wools. This characteristic is fundamental for newborn garments, where the skin is extremely delicate and sensitive.

Its 100% purity guarantees natural breathability, the ability to regulate body temperature, and moisture absorption without feeling wet. Merino wool is also naturally antibacterial and biodegradable, a sustainable choice for those seeking eco-friendly yarns. The mulesing-free certification ensures that the sheep have been treated ethically, without painful practices, while the Oeko-tex® certification guarantees the absence of harmful substances in the finished yarn.

📦 Yarn ball format and yield

The 50-gram format with 175 meters of length is perfect for small and medium-sized projects. With just one ball, you can make a pair of newborn booties and a matching bonnet, or an embroidered bib. For a crib blanket (approx. 80x100 cm), you will typically need 6-8 balls, depending on the stitch used and your personal tension.

The weight is guaranteed by the manufacturer, with minimal tolerances in yardage due to the artisanal nature of production. For projects requiring multiple balls, we recommend purchasing the entire quantity needed in a single transaction, preferably from the same dye lot, to avoid shade differences between the balls. The dye lot is indicated on the product label.

🧶 Recommended crafting

The recommended needles are 3 or 3.5 mm. This size allows for a regular stitch, neither too tight nor too loose, ideal for garments that need to be soft yet structured. With 3 mm needles, you'll get a more compact fabric, perfect for blankets and winter garments. With 3.5 mm needles, the result will be slightly softer and daintier, ideal for shawls and light accessories. The reference gauge is approximately 24 stitches x 32 rows over 10x10 cm in garter stitch with 3.5 mm needles.

For crochet, the recommended hook size is 3-4 mm. The cabled twist makes the yarn particularly smooth, perfect for openwork stitches, honeycomb stitch, and raised patterns. The clarity of the stitches enhances every detail of the work, making even the most complex stitches visible. Suitable for both beginners and experts, thanks to its ease of use and consistent thread.

✨ Why choose CAMILLA Wool

Compared to wool-acrylic blend yarns, CAMILLA Wool offers 100% purity, which translates into greater breathability, natural thermoregulation, and the absence of synthetic substances in contact with newborn skin. Blend yarns may be cheaper, but they tend to retain moisture and do not have the same antibacterial properties as pure merino wool. Choosing a 100% natural yarn is an investment in the baby's health and comfort.

The cabled twist is a concrete added value: it significantly reduces the problem of pilling (formation of bobbles on the fabric surface), ensures a clearer and more defined stitch compared to classic wools, and makes the yarn glide smoothly on the needles, reducing fatigue during crafting. This means that garments made with CAMILLA Wool maintain their beauty over time, even after numerous washes.

🎨 What you can create

CAMILLA Wool is perfect for complete newborn layettes: from onesies to socks, including bonnets, booties, and blankets. It is also ideal for children's sweaters and cardigans, shawls, scarves, and openwork garments for adults. The versatility of the yarn makes it suitable for both winter projects and mid-season garments.

👩‍🎨 Who it's suitable for

This yarn is suitable for both beginners and experts. The smoothness of the yarn and the regularity of the twist make crafting enjoyable even for those new to knitting or crocheting. Stitches are easily defined, allowing you to quickly see the result of your work and correct any errors without difficulty.

CAMILLA Wool is particularly appreciated by those who create newborn layettes on commission, by hobbyists seeking a safe and certified yarn for their own children or grandchildren, and by artisans who sell handmade garments and want to guarantee their customers a superior quality product, Made in Italy and Oeko-tex® certified.

🧼 Maintenance and care

• WashingHand or machine wash 30°C delicate program
• BleachingDo not bleach
• Spin dryingDo not spin dry
• DryingLay flat to dry away from heat sources
• IroningIron at low temperature if necessary
• StorageStore in a cool, dry place, away from moths

📌 Important note

📊 Technical data summary