Lana Gatto MESSICO is a premium Italian Aran-weight wool acrylic yarn with beautiful printed color transitions, soft warmth, and excellent durability for fast, cozy, everyday knitwear. With 180m per 100g, this yarn is ideal for sweaters, cardigans, scarves, hats, vests, warm accessories, and simple statement pieces where the yarn color does the work for you. The blend of 53% virgin wool and 47% acrylic gives you the warmth and natural feel of wool with added softness, stability, easier care, and long-lasting wear.

This is a very practical “fast project” yarn. It is thicker than DK, but not extremely bulky, so it gives quick progress without making the finished garment too heavy. The printed colors create a beautiful effect even in simple stockinette, ribbing, garter stitch, or basic crochet patterns. It is a great choice when you want an easy yarn that looks interesting without complicated stitch work.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy
• Article: MESSICO / FASHION PRINT COLORS
• Fiber Content: 53% Virgin Wool, 47% Acrylic Fiber
• Yarn Category: Aran
• Yardage: approx. 180 m / 196 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Format: Factory-wound balls (100 grams each)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft, warm, and cozy
• Smooth and easy to knit or crochet
• Comfortable for everyday wear
• Printed color effect with beautiful transitions
• Good structure without excessive heaviness
• Durable wool-acrylic blend

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
MESSICO is a beautiful choice for knitters who want fast results, comfort, and color interest in one yarn.

The printed colors make even simple projects look finished and stylish. You do not need a complicated pattern — the yarn already creates movement, depth, and personality in the fabric.

It is especially useful for:
• fast sweaters and cardigans
• beginner-friendly garments
• cozy winter accessories
• simple patterns where color is the main design feature
• practical everyday knitwear that still looks special

✧ Fiber Profile
• Virgin Wool — warmth, softness, elasticity, natural comfort
• Acrylic Fiber — durability, shape stability, easier care, long-lasting wear

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Best used as a single-strand yarn
• Ideal for knitting and crochet
• Perfect for fast garments and accessories
• Great for simple stitch patterns
• Not recommended for very delicate lacework because the printed color effect is the main feature
• Best for projects where softness, warmth, color, and speed are more important than fine stitch detail

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Creates warm, cozy fabric without being extremely bulky
• Knits up faster than DK or sport-weight yarns
• Adds color variation automatically
• Makes simple patterns look more interesting
• Works beautifully for casual sweaters, cardigans, scarves, hats, and vests
• Gives a comfortable, everyday wearable result

This is a great yarn for projects where you want something easy, cozy, colorful, and finished quickly.

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Sweaters and pullovers
• Cardigans and vests
• Hats and beanies
• Scarves and cowls
• Warm socks or house socks
• Children’s sweaters and accessories
• Beginner-friendly garments
• Fast gifts and everyday winter knitwear

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Sweater (M): 500–700 g
• Cardigan: 600–800 g
• Vest: 300–500 g
• Hat: 100 g
• Scarf / cowl: 200–400 g
• Socks / house socks: 100–200 g

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Mohair — adds halo and softness
• Merino — adds extra softness and elasticity
• Solid-color wool — balances the printed effect
• Smooth yarns — create contrast if used in colorwork or trims

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Knitting: 5.0–5.5 mm
• Crochet: 5.0–6.0 mm

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Suitable as weft yarn
• Adds warmth, texture, and color variation
• Not recommended for warp

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold, max 30°C / 86°F
• Use wool-safe detergent
• Do not use fabric softener
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry