LANA Romance - Tropical Lane

Tropical Lane Romance Wool – Merino Yarn with Lurex 50g 160m

45% Merino Wool, 52% Microfiber, 3% Lurex | 50g – 160m | Knitting and Crochet

📋 Key Features

• Composition45% Merino Wool, 52% PC Microfiber, 3% Metallic PL
• Ball weight50 grams
• Yardageapprox. 160 meters
• Recommended needles# 5 – 5.5 mm
• Recommended crochet hook# 4 mm
• WashingHand wash in cold water max 30°C
• Ideal forSweaters, scarves, hats, and shimmering winter accessories
• Approximate yield1 ball = short scarf or child's hat

🧵 The Yarn

Tropical Lane Romance Wool is a merino yarn with lurex designed for those looking for softness, warmth, and a touch of light in their winter projects. The blend combines 45% merino wool for comfort directly against the skin, 52% microfiber for durability and structure, and 3% metallic fiber, which adds subtle luminous highlights without weighing the yarn down.

Each 50-gram ball provides approximately 160 meters of yarn, ideal for knitting with #5-5.5 mm needles or crocheting with a #4 mm hook. The soft and smooth structure makes this lurex wool ball suitable for both beginners and more elaborate projects, with excellent stitch definition.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

The 45% merino wool is a natural fiber that guarantees softness without itching, breathability, and thermoregulation. Unlike cheaper wools, merino is fine and delicate, perfect for garments in direct contact with the skin. It retains heat effectively without overheating, making it ideal for sweaters, scarves, and winter accessories that need to be comfortable all day long.

The 52% PC microfiber adds structure and resistance to the yarn, preventing it from losing shape with use and washing. This modern synthetic fiber maintains the garment's shape over time and facilitates working, making the yarn glide easily over needles. The 3% metallic fiber (lurex) provides subtle, luminous reflections that emerge in natural light, perfect for elegant garments or evening accessories.

📦 Ball format and yield

The 50-gram format with approximately 160 meters of length is versatile and practical. With a single ball, you can make a short scarf, a child's hat, or a pair of cuffs. The yield is excellent thanks to the generous yardage relative to weight.

For larger projects like an adult size M sweater, you will need about 8-10 balls, while a long cardigan requires 10-12. We recommend purchasing all the necessary balls from the same dye lot to ensure color uniformity, as batches may have slight tonal variations.

🧶 Recommended crafting

Needles # 5-5.5 mm are the ideal size for this yarn because they create a soft but compact fabric, perfect for winter garments that need to retain heat without being rigid. Smaller needles would result in a fabric that is too dense and heavy, while larger needles would create a work that is too open, causing heat loss.

For the #4 mm crochet hook, the yarn is suitable for more structured items like bags, pouches, or decorative accessories. The metallic fiber emerges particularly well in raised stitches like the fan or shell stitch. Suitable for both beginners due to its smooth flow, and for advanced projects due to its excellent stitch definition.

✨ Why choose Lana Romance

Compared to 100% acrylic yarns with lurex, Lana Romance offers the advantage of natural merino wool that breathes and prevents sweating, maintaining the body at a constant temperature. Synthetic yarns with a metallic effect tend to be rigid and uncomfortable: here, the microfiber perfectly balances the softness of the merino with easy-care maintenance.

The discreet 3% lurex effect is designed for those who want a touch of light without going overboard: the reflections emerge in natural light but do not dominate the garment. Perfect for elegant daytime sweaters that turn luminous in the evening, or for handmade gift accessories that stand out without being excessive.

🎨 What you can create

This metallic knitting yarn is ideal for winter sweaters and cardigans with an elegant touch, soft scarves and hats that catch the light, and comfortable winter gloves and cowls. Also perfect for handmade fashion accessories like crocheted bags and pouches with a glossy finish.

👩‍🎨 Who it is suitable for

Suitable for beginners thanks to its smooth flow over the needles and good stitch definition, which makes it easy to see and correct any mistakes. The blended structure prevents the yarn from splitting while working, a common issue with 100% natural wools.

Perfect for knitting hobbyists looking for a versatile yarn for winter projects, artisans who make commissioned garments and want a quality "Made in Italy" product, and those looking for an elegant gift yarn with a subtle luminous effect.

🧼 Maintenance and Care

• WashingHand wash in cold water max 30°C with mild detergent
• BleachingDo not bleach
• SpinningDo not spin
• DryingDry flat away from heat sources
• IroningIron at low temperature if necessary
• StorageStore in a dry place away from direct light

📌 Important Note

📊 Technical Data Summary