NILO by Botto Giuseppe is a luxury Italian 100% pure linen yarn with a crisp refined texture, beautiful stitch definition, and approximately 1300 meters per 100 g. This fine lace-weight linen is perfect for summer sweaters, tops, cardigans, crochet, weaving, lace projects, and elegant warm-weather garments that need breathability, structure, and timeless natural beauty.

This yarn starts crisp and structured, then softens beautifully with washing and wear. The clean SNOW WHITE color makes it especially attractive for summer fashion, bridal-inspired projects, resort wear, heirloom accessories, and refined minimalist knitwear.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Botto Giuseppe, Italy
• Article: NILO
• Fiber Content: 100% Pure Linen
• Yarn Category: Lace Weight
• Yarn Count: Nm 2/26
• Yardage: approx. 1300 m / 1421 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Color: SNOW WHITE
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Crisp refined linen texture
• Breathable and lightweight
• Elegant natural drape
• Strong stitch definition
• Dry sophisticated hand
• Softens beautifully over time
• Timeless luxury textile feel

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
NILO combines the beauty of pure natural linen with luxury Italian spinning quality and a very versatile lace-weight construction. It is refined enough for elegant garments but strong and practical enough for real summer wear.

Unlike heavy rustic linen yarns, this fine Nm 2/26 structure allows makers to control the final fabric by using multiple strands, weaving it, crocheting with it, machine knitting it, or pairing it with other luxury yarns.

One of the best qualities of pure linen is how beautifully it improves over time. Finished garments become softer, more relaxed, and more comfortable with washing and wear while keeping linen’s natural strength and elegant structure.

The SNOW WHITE shade is especially beautiful for bridal projects, summer tops, resort wear, minimalist fashion, heirloom textiles, and clean Mediterranean-style knitwear.

✧ Fiber Profile
• 100% Pure Linen
• Exceptional breathability
• Crisp elegant structure
• Strong natural durability
• Beautiful stitch definition
• Softens naturally with use
• Lightweight summer comfort
• Timeless luxury appearance

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
This is a fine lace-weight linen yarn and is generally best used in multiple strands for hand knitting, crochet, weaving, machine knitting, or as a companion yarn.

Suggested strand examples:
• 2 strands: approx. 650 m / 100 g
• 3 strands: approx. 433 m / 100 g
• 4 strands: approx. 325 m / 100 g

NILO works beautifully for summer sweaters, lightweight tops, cardigans, shawls, wraps, lace projects, breathable scarves, luxury weaving, and heirloom-quality garments.

Swatching is highly recommended because linen fabric changes beautifully after washing and softening.

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Summer sweaters and tops
• Lightweight cardigans
• Lace shawls and wraps
• Crochet garments
• Weaving projects
• Machine knitting
• Resort wear and layering garments
• Luxury scarves and accessories

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
NILO pairs beautifully with:
• Silk mohair
• Brushed alpaca
• Fine cashmere
• Sequins yarns
• Cotton yarns
• Silk blends
• Fine merino
• Matte silk companion yarns

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Needle size depends on strand count and desired fabric
• Multi-strand knitting: approx. 2.5–5.0 mm
• Crochet hooks: approx. 2.0–4.5 mm
• Swatching is highly recommended
• Wash swatches before final garment calculations

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Excellent for weaving
• Beautiful for scarves, wraps, apparel fabrics, and home textiles
• Creates elegant breathable woven fabric with natural drape
• Suitable for heirloom-quality textile projects

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash or gentle machine wash cold
• Use mild detergent
• Do not wring aggressively
• Lay flat or hang to dry
• Linen softens beautifully after washing
• Steam blocking works exceptionally well for linen fabrics