Description
LANA LINO SETA by Loro Piana, Italy is a refined Italian yarn created from 65% Extrafine Merino, 18% Silk, and 17% Linen. With approximately 240 meters / 264 yards per 100 g, this is a beautifully balanced DK-weight yarn that combines softness, elegance, and natural texture in one distinctive strand. The construction is formed from three component yarns twisted together, which gives the finished yarn more visual depth, more structure, and a richer, more sophisticated hand.
This blend is especially appealing because each fiber brings something different to the fabric. Extrafine merino adds softness and comfort, silk adds refinement and a gentle sheen, and linen brings freshness, subtle texture, and a more pliable, shape-responsive hand. The result is a yarn that feels elegant but not overly formal — a beautiful choice for knitters who want softness, breathability, and a fabric with movement and character.
▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Loro Piana, Italy
• Article: LANA LINO SETA
• Fiber Content: 65% Extrafine Merino, 18% Silk, 17% Linen
• Yarn Category: DK Weight
• Yarn Count: 2400
• Yardage: approx. 240 m / 264 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy
• Construction: Three component yarns twisted together
⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft and comfortable from extrafine merino
• Lightly textured and natural from the linen content
• Refined with a subtle silk elegance
• More dimensional than a simple single-base yarn
• Balanced, breathable, and polished
• Beautiful depth in the finished fabric
⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
LANA LINO SETA offers a rare balance of softness, texture, and elegance. The merino makes it wearable and comfortable, the silk gives it a more elevated and refined quality, and the linen adds freshness and natural visual interest. Together, these fibers create a yarn that feels sophisticated but still relaxed and modern.
The twisted multi-component construction makes this yarn even more special. It gives the strand more complexity and presence, which translates into fabric with character and depth. This makes it especially attractive for garments and accessories where the yarn itself should remain an important part of the design.
✧ Luxury Fiber Profile — Merino, Silk & Linen
This blend combines three exceptional fibers that complement each other beautifully.
Extrafine Merino adds:
• Softness and comfort
• Elasticity and ease of wear
• Warmth without heaviness
Silk adds:
• Refinement and elegance
• Soft drape
• A subtle luminous finish
Linen adds:
• Breathability and freshness
• Natural texture
• A more relaxed, organic character
Together, they create a yarn that feels balanced, luxurious, breathable, and visually rich.
➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Ideal for sweaters, cardigans, tops, scarves, and elegant layering pieces
• Beautiful for garments where softness and natural texture should both remain visible
• Suitable for hand knitting, crochet, and refined textile work
• Especially appealing for transitional garments and polished everyday knitwear
• A strong choice for makers who want softness with more character than plain merino
⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Hat or beanie: approx. 100 g
• Scarf or cowl: approx. 120–220 g
• Shawl or wrap: approx. 200–300 g
• Sweater or top (S–M): approx. 350–450 g
• Sweater or cardigan (L–XL): approx. 450–650 g
• Long cardigan or relaxed layering piece: approx. 550–800 g
➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
LANA LINO SETA is beautiful on its own, but it can also pair wonderfully with other fibers to create more distinctive fabrics.
Fine Silk Yarns
Enhance drape and refinement while preserving elegance.
Soft Merino
Adds extra softness and body for more cocooning garments.
Fine Linen
Brings out the airy natural quality and emphasizes the fresh textured side of the blend.
Mohair on Silk
Adds halo and softness for more atmospheric sweaters and wraps.
These pairings make LANA LINO SETA especially appealing for makers who enjoy building fabrics with texture, softness, and sophisticated depth.
✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Start around 3.5–4.5 mm for knitting
• Crochet sizes will depend on desired structure and stitch style
• Swatching is recommended to find the right balance of drape, softness, and texture
⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Suitable for refined weaving and textile work
• Beautiful for scarves, wraps, and elegant apparel fabrics
• Especially appealing where subtle texture and softness should remain balanced
⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash gently in cool water with mild detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry and reshape while damp
• Wash swatch before final sizing calculations
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