COCKTAIL by Lana Gatto is a luxury Italian paillettes yarn with approx. 115m per 50g, designed for festive sweaters, shawls, scarves, and statement knitwear with soft halo and elegant sparkle. This sport-weight fashion yarn combines a lightweight base with multicolor micro paillettes, creating fabric that feels airy, soft, and visually striking without heaviness.

This is a true fashion sparkle yarn — soft enough for garments, but special enough to elevate even the simplest design. The mohair content adds a gentle halo that softens the shine, while the paillettes catch the light in a refined, modern way.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy
• Article: COCKTAIL — Fashion Edition
• Fiber Content: 43% Polyamide, 23% Polyester, 19% Acrylic, 15% Mohair
• Yarn Category: Sport
• Yardage: approx. 115 m / 126 yd per 50 g (1.76 oz)
• Format: Factory-wound balls (50 grams each)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft halo with subtle fuzz
• Lightweight and breathable
• Multicolor micro paillettes (~2 mm)
• Sparkle without stiffness
• Comfortable for wearable pieces

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
Most sparkle yarns are stiff or decorative only. COCKTAIL is different — it is designed to be worn. The blend creates softness and flexibility, while the paillettes add light reflection without making the fabric heavy or uncomfortable.

This makes it ideal for real garments, not just accents.

✧ Fiber Profile
• Mohair — soft halo and visual softness
• Polyamide — strength and flexibility
• Polyester — supports sparkle structure
• Acrylic — lightness and softness

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Designed for single-strand knitting
• Can be paired with merino, mohair, or nylon
• Best in simple stitches to highlight sparkle
• Suitable for knitting and crochet
• Ideal for garments and accessories

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Adds elegant sparkle and movement
• Creates soft halo with texture
• Makes simple designs look high-end
• Produces lightweight, breathable fabric
• I highly recommend zooming in on the photos to see the true sparkle, paillettes, and texture of this yarn

This is a perfect “wearable sparkle yarn” — soft, light, and visually impactful.

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Sweaters and statement tops
• Shawls and wraps
• Scarves and cowls
• Hats and accessories
• Holiday and evening garments

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Hat: 100 g (2 balls)
• Scarf / cowl: 200 g (4 balls)
• Shawl / wrap: 300 g (6 balls)
• Sweater (M): 450 g (9 balls)
• Dress: 600 g (12 balls)

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Merino — adds structure
• Mohair — enhances halo
• Smooth yarns — create contrast
• Nylon blends — keep fabric light

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Knitting: 4.0–5.0 mm (US 6–8)
• Crochet: 4.0–5.5 mm

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Suitable as decorative weft
• Adds sparkle and soft texture
• Not recommended as warp

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold (max 30°C / 86°F)
• Do not use fabric softener
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry