One of the most elegant summer yarns in the Lana Gatto collection — pure silk luxury with extraordinary softness, natural thermoregulation, and luminous sheen.

SILKY by Lana Gatto is a premium Italian 100% pure silk yarn with approx. 214m per 50g, designed for refined summer garments, elegant shawls, lightweight accessories, and luxurious knitwear with exceptional drape and smoothness. This fingering-weight yarn feels cool against the skin in warm weather while naturally helping retain warmth when temperatures drop, making it one of the most comfortable luxury fibers to wear year-round.

The plied silk construction creates fabric with fluid movement, beautiful stitch definition, and the unmistakable glow only real silk can provide. Smooth, soft, breathable, and naturally hypoallergenic, SILKY is especially wonderful for sensitive skin and elegant heirloom-quality projects.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy
• Article: SILKY
• Fiber Content: 100% Pure Silk
• Yarn Category: Fingering
• Texture: Plied
• Yardage: approx. 214 m / 234 yd per 50 g (1.76 oz)
• Format: Factory-wound balls (50 grams each)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Exceptionally soft and smooth
• Elegant natural sheen
• Cool and breathable against the skin
• Fluid luxurious drape
• Lightweight yet surprisingly comfortable

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
SILKY is a true luxury yarn created entirely from pure silk — one of the oldest and most prized textile fibers in the world. Unlike synthetic shiny yarns, real silk has a natural luminous depth and elegant movement that immediately elevates finished garments.

This yarn is especially beautiful for:
• elegant warm-weather garments
• refined accessories
• special occasion knitwear
• lightweight luxury layering pieces

Silk is also naturally thermoregulating, helping the fabric remain cool in summer while still feeling comfortable in cooler temperatures. For many knitters with sensitive skin or wool sensitivities, pure silk can become a favorite luxury alternative.

✧ Fiber Profile
• Pure Silk — softness, thermoregulation, sheen, drape, breathability

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Designed for single-strand knitting
• Ideal for elegant lightweight garments
• Suitable for knitting and crochet
• Beautiful in lace, stockinette, and flowing stitch patterns
• Especially attractive in projects where drape and sheen matter

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Creates fluid elegant fabric
• Adds luxurious shine without artificial gloss
• Produces lightweight breathable garments
• Enhances stitch definition beautifully
• I highly recommend zooming in on the photos to fully appreciate the sheen and smooth texture of this yarn

This is a perfect “luxury heirloom silk yarn” — refined, timeless, and incredibly elegant.

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Luxury summer tops and tees
• Elegant shawls and wraps
• Lightweight sweaters and cardigans
• Evening accessories
• Scarves and refined layering pieces

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Sleeveless top: 200–300 g
• Lightweight sweater (M): 350–500 g
• Shawl or wrap: 150–300 g
• Scarf: 100–200 g

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Kid Mohair — creates airy halo with silk glow
• Fine Merino — adds elasticity and softness
• Cashmere — enhances luxury softness
• Linen — creates elegant summer texture

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Manufacturer recommendation: 3.0 mm (US 2.5)
• Crochet hooks: 2.5–3.5 mm
• Smaller needles create more polished fabric, while slightly larger needles enhance drape

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Excellent for luxury weaving projects
• Beautiful for scarves, wraps, and fine textiles
• Creates fluid fabric with elegant sheen and movement

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash gently in cool water (max 30°C / 86°F)
• Do not use fabric softener
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight