Indulge in the ethereal lightness of OPERA – our exquisite hand-dyed blend of Mohair and pure Silk, a hallmark of Italian luxury from the Lana Gatto Atelier Collection. This featherlight yarn creates a stunning, weightless halo and a mesmerizing softness that is truly transcendent. Ideal for elevating any project, whether worked alone for delicate lace or carried alongside another strand for unparalleled texture and depth. Elevate your craft and create a masterpiece that feels truly extraordinary and distinctly yours.

🧶 Product Specifications:
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto (Atelier Collection)
• Article: OPERA (Silk Mohair Hand-Dyed)
• Fiber Content: Ultimate lightness and luxury - 70% Superkid Mohair, 30% Silk
• Format: Skeins/Balls (pre-wound, ready to use)
• Yarn Weight: Lace / Fingering (US Weight 0/1)
• Ball Weight: 100g (3.53 oz)
• Yardage: 950 m (1039 yd) per BALL
• Construction: Single ply/Fluffy construction with a delicate silk core.
• Origin: Made in Italy

✨ Texture & Feel:
• Light, fluffy, and incredibly soft texture with a distinctive, luxurious halo.
• Softness level: 9-10/10 (The Mohair and Silk combination is famous for its ethereal softness and next-to-skin comfort).
• Creates a wonderfully airy, weightless, and warm fabric.
• Its exceptional quality and refined versatility make it ideal for delicate layering pieces and adding loft to other yarns.

🧶 Recommended Uses:
• Perfect for knitting and crocheting ethereal shawls, scarves, and delicate lace projects where lightness is key.
• Excellent for holding alongside another yarn (e.g., fingering or DK) to add warmth, halo, and a subtle color shift.
• Lightweight sweaters and cardigans that drape beautifully.
• FOR WEAVERS: This yarn is an exceptional choice for weft (the horizontal yarn). Its light weight, extreme yardage, and intense halo are ideal for creating luxurious, lightweight, and warm fabric with a brushed texture. It is not recommended for warp due to its delicate structure.

🧶 Recommended Needles & Hooks (Based on 3-Ply Knitting/Fingering Weight):
• For knitting with this yarn alone (creating a Fingering weight), we recommend 2.5–3.5 mm (US 1.5–4) needles. The general gauge is 24–28 stitches per 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch. Use the smaller end of the range (2.5mm) for a denser, more structured fabric, and the larger end (3.5mm) for a softer, loftier drape.
• For crochet, use hooks in the range of 2.5–3.5 mm (C-2 to E-4).

📏 Recommended Yarn Usage:
• Large Shawl/Wrap: 100–150g (1–1.5 balls)
• Light Sweater (Lace Weight): 200g (2 balls)
• Used as an accent/held double: 50g (0.5 ball)

🧶 Care Instructions:
• Hand wash gently in cool water with mild, silk-safe detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight