Description
ALBA SOFT DÉGRADÉ is a truly special Italian lace-weight yarn by Botto Giuseppe, created for knitters who love long, elegant color transitions. This is a real degradé effect: knit in long sections and you’ll see the shade slowly transform from tone to tone with a seamless fade — no harsh stripes, just a smooth, high-end gradient that looks like designer knitwear.
This is not a flat, ordinary merino. ALBA SOFT is known for its airy, fluffy merino character that blooms after washing and blocking, creating a soft, cloudlike fabric. The added polyamide improves durability and shape retention, making it a smart choice for delicate projects you still want to wear often.
▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Botto Giuseppe, Italy
• Article: ALBA SOFT DÉGRADÉ
• Fiber Content: 71% Extrafine Merino Wool, 29% Polyamide
• Yarn Weight: Lace / Ultra-Fine
• Yarn Count: Nm 0/12000 (Nm 12,000)
• Yardage: approx. 1200 m / 100 g (≈ 1312 yd / 3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy
⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
• True degradé color effect — long, elegant color changes as you knit
• Airy, fluffy merino feel with a soft bloom after washing and blocking
• Polyamide adds strength, wear resistance, and better shape retention
• A perfect companion strand — hold it together with any solid-color yarn to add a soft degradé effect without changing your base color
• Perfect for lightweight luxury garments and accessories with a “designer” finish
⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft, airy, and lightly fluffy hand (not flat merino)
• Blooms and becomes even softer after washing and blocking
• Creates a light, elegant fabric with a gentle halo and beautiful drape
➤ Recommended Uses
• Shawls, wraps, and scarves that highlight long gradient transitions
• Sweaters, cardigans, vests, and tops (held in multiple strands)
• Degradé accessories where you want smooth fades and refined texture
• Pairing with a solid yarn as a companion strand for extra depth and elegance
➤ Recommended Needles
• Single strand is not recommended (extra-fine yarn).
• 2 strands: approx. US 2–4 (2.75–3.5 mm) → ~600 m/100 g
• 3 strands: approx. US 4–6 (3.5–4.0 mm) → ~400 m/100 g
• 4 strands: approx. US 6–8 (4.0–5.0 mm) → ~300 m/100 g (comfortable thickness)
• Swatching is strongly recommended to match your desired fabric
➤ Yarn Usage (Approximate)
• Scarf: 120–220 g (held 2–4 strands)
• Shawl / Wrap: 150–300 g (held 2–4 strands; larger pieces show the fade best)
• Sweater / Cardigan: 300–550 g (held 3–4 strands; depends on size & gauge)
• Accessories: 80–180 g (held 2–3 strands)
➤ Weaving Suitability
• Suitable for weaving with proper tension
• For more stable cloth, consider using multiple ends together
⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold with gentle wool detergent
• Do not wring
• Lay flat to dry
• Block gently to reveal softness, bloom, and the best degradé effect
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