Viscose LOVER - Tropical Lane

Viscosa LOVER Tropical Lane – Shiny Yarn with Lurex Effect

45% Viscose, 21% PA Nylon, 22% PL Met. | 25g – 117m | Luminous yarn for accessories and knitwear

📋 Key Features

• Composition45% Viscose – 21% PA Nylon – 22% PL Met. – 12% other
• Ball weight25g
• Length117m approx.
• Recommended needles3 - 4
• Recommended crochet hook3
• WashingHand wash delicate max 30°C
• Ideal forAccessories, summer tops, accompanying yarn
• Estimated yield3-4 balls for a medium triangular shawl

🧵 The Yarn

Viscosa LOVER by Tropical Lane is a shiny yarn with a lurex effect designed for those seeking brightness and lightness in their projects. Its blend of 45% viscose, 21% nylon, and 22% metallic polyester creates a perfect balance between softness, durability, and shine. This yarn is ideal for those who want to create summer accessories, lightweight tops, and garments that capture the light in an elegant and refined way.

The 25-gram ball with 117 meters of length offers excellent yield for small to medium-sized projects. It works easily with 3-4 mm needles or a 3 mm crochet hook, and it is suitable both for working on its own and as an accompanying yarn to make any other wool or cotton yarn shine.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

The 45% viscose is the main fiber of this yarn, ensuring softness, natural drape, and a pleasant feeling against the skin. Viscose absorbs dyes well, allowing for intense and brilliant tones that enhance the metallic effect. This fiber makes the yarn breathable and comfortable, avoiding the stiffness typical of some synthetic yarns, and it is perfect for garments in direct contact with the skin such as shawls, stoles, and summer tops.

The 21% nylon and 22% metallic polyester add durability, elasticity, and shine. The nylon provides hold and prevents wear, while the metallic polyester creates the lurex effect that makes this yarn luminous and sparkling. This combination is ideal for accessories that need to be elegant yet resilient for everyday use, such as bags, evening clutches, and handmade jewelry.

📦 Ball format and yield

Each ball weighs 25 grams and offers approximately 117 meters of yarn. With one ball, you can create small accessories like bracelets, earrings, or decorations. For larger projects like a medium triangular shawl, approximately 3-4 balls are required. The yield is excellent for light and airy projects, perfect for the summer season.

For large projects, always purchase all necessary balls at once and verify that they have the same dye lot number indicated on the label. The 117-meter length is indicative and may vary slightly between different color batches due to production tolerances.

🧶 Recommended working

3-4 mm needles are the ideal size for this yarn because they create a light, airy fabric with good stitch definition. With thinner needles (2.5mm or less), you would get a fabric that is too stiff and compact; with thicker needles (5mm or more), the work would be too open and lack structure. The recommended tension gauge with 3-4 mm needles is about 22-24 stitches x 28-30 rows per 10x10 cm in stockinette stitch.

For crochet, use a size 3 hook to obtain a soft and luminous fabric, perfect for shawls, stoles, and elegant accessories. The process is quick and pleasant: the yarn glides easily, does not tangle, and maintains constant tension. It is suitable both for beginners and those looking for a reliable yarn for professional handmade creations.

✨ Why choose Viscosa LOVER

Unlike many lurex yarns that are stiff and uncomfortable, Viscosa LOVER maintains a natural softness thanks to its viscose base. This makes it suitable even for garments worn directly against the skin, without the scratchy effect typical of lower-quality metallic yarns. It is perfect for those seeking a bright but refined yarn that doesn't sacrifice comfort for aesthetics.

In daily life, this yarn truly stands out: it captures the light elegantly without being excessive, and it is ideal for accessories you want to make special. Whether you use it alone or paired with other yarns, Viscosa LOVER adds a touch of luminosity that makes the difference between an ordinary project and an extraordinary one.

🎨 What you can create

Viscosa LOVER is perfect for summer accessories, light tops, shawls, stoles, evening clutches, and handmade jewelry. It is also ideal as an accompanying yarn to make any other wool or cotton yarn shine, adding a touch of light to sweaters, cardigans, and blankets.

👩‍🎨 Who is it for

This yarn is suitable for both beginners and experts. The smooth structure and constant tension make it easy and pleasant to work with, even for those starting out. For those with more experience, Viscosa LOVER offers endless creative possibilities thanks to its versatility: it can be worked alone or combined with other yarns to create refined luminous effects.

It is typically purchased by hobbyists who want to complete handmade gifts quickly, artisans who sell on Etsy or at markets and are looking for a good value-for-money yarn with professional yield, and those who give yarn as gifts: the Tropical Lane brand is a guarantee of quality recognized in the Italian haberdashery sector.

🧼 Maintenance and Care

• WashingHand wash delicate in cold water max 30°C
• BleachingDo not bleach
• SpinningDo not spin-dry
• DryingLay flat away from heat sources
• IroningDo not iron or iron at low temperature without steam
• StorageStore in a cool, dry place away from direct light

📌 Important Note

📊 Technical Data Summary