PAPIRO by Sessia, Italy is a refined luxury Italian Giza cotton yarn with approximately 1600 meters per 100 g. This ultra-fine lace weight yarn is soft, airy, breathable, and beautifully elegant, creating lightweight fabric with exceptional stitch definition, smooth texture, and a polished sophisticated finish.

Made from premium Giza cotton, PAPIRO feels noticeably softer, finer, and more refined than ordinary cotton yarns. The cable construction gives the yarn stability, strength, and a beautifully balanced structure while preserving softness and fluid drape. This is exactly the kind of elegant Italian cotton yarn used for luxury summer garments, lightweight layering pieces, crochet, weaving, and refined warm-weather knitwear.

Sessia describes PAPIRO as a “four-season classic yarn” with a soft caressing touch, exceptional comfort, and rich color depth — qualities that make this yarn especially versatile for timeless knitwear and sophisticated everyday garments.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Sessia, Italy
• Article: PAPIRO
• Fiber Content: 100% Giza Cotton
• Yarn Category: Lace Weight
• Structure: Cable Yarn
• Yarn Count: Nm 16.000
• Yardage: approx. 1600 m / 1750 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Exceptionally soft and refined
• Smooth luxurious cotton hand
• Airy and lightweight
• Elegant matte finish
• Beautiful stitch clarity
• Softer and more polished than regular cotton
• Comfortable directly against the skin

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
PAPIRO is made from premium Giza cotton — one of the most luxurious cotton fibers in the world, prized for its fineness, softness, durability, and silky smooth feel.

Unlike ordinary cotton yarns that can feel flat or heavy, PAPIRO creates fabric that feels elegant, breathable, lightweight, and refined. The cable construction gives the yarn stability and beautiful stitch definition while helping finished garments maintain structure without stiffness.

Because of its extra-fine lace construction, PAPIRO offers tremendous versatility. It can be used in multiple strands for hand knitting, in machine knitting, in crochet, or in weaving, allowing makers to build fabrics ranging from airy lightweight lace to more practical wearable garments.

This yarn is especially attractive for knitters and crocheters who love clean modern knitwear, breathable natural fibers, polished summer garments, and refined Italian luxury yarns.

✧ Fiber Profile — 100% Giza Cotton
• Premium long-staple luxury cotton
• Exceptionally soft and smooth
• Breathable and comfortable
• Stronger and more refined than standard cotton
• Elegant stitch definition
• Softens beautifully with washing and wear
• Ideal for warm-weather garments and layering pieces

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
PAPIRO is an extra-fine lace yarn and is generally best used:
• In multiple strands for hand knitting and crochet
• For machine knitting
• For lightweight elegant weaving projects
• As a luxury companion yarn with silk, linen, cotton, or fine wool

Best for:
• Summer tops and sweaters
• Lightweight cardigans
• Elegant layering garments
• Shawls and wraps
• Fine crochet garments
• Baby garments and delicate accessories
• Luxury weaving and textile work

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Creates breathable lightweight fabric
• Produces elegant smooth stitches
• Adds softness without heaviness
• Creates refined polished summer knitwear
• Helps garments drape beautifully
• Produces clean modern luxury fabric

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Summer tops and shells
• Lightweight sweaters
• Cardigans and layering pieces
• Shawls and wraps
• Fine scarves
• Crochet garments and accessories
• Luxury woven textiles

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
(usage depends heavily on strand count)

• Lightweight top: approx. 150–250 g
• Sweater (S–M): approx. 250–350 g
• Sweater (L–XL): approx. 350–500 g
• Shawl or wrap: approx. 100–200 g
• Lightweight cardigan: approx. 300–450 g

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Linen — adds crispness and structure
• Silk — increases drape and elegance
• Mohair — adds softness and atmospheric halo
• Fine merino — adds elasticity and softness
• Sequins yarns — creates couture-inspired texture
• Cashmere — creates exceptionally soft luxury fabric

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Multiple-strand knitting: adjust needle size to desired fabric
• 3–4 strands: approx. 2.75–3.5 mm
• 5–6 strands: approx. 3.5–4.5 mm
• Crochet hooks: approx. 2.5–4.5 mm depending on strand count
• Swatching is strongly recommended

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Excellent for lightweight weaving
• Suitable for scarves, wraps, apparel fabrics, and fine home textiles
• Creates breathable elegant woven fabric with refined texture
• Strong smooth fiber performs beautifully in weaving applications

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash or gentle cool machine wash
• Use mild detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry and reshape while damp
• Softens beautifully with washing and wear
• Store folded rather than hanging