KATIA by FILCOM is a refined Italian luxury lace yarn that combines the softness of angora with the breathability of cotton and the elegant drape of viscose in an ultra-lightweight fashion blend designed for delicate, sophisticated garments. With approximately 750 meters per 100 g, this yarn creates airy fabric with a soft halo, beautiful movement, and an elegant “quiet luxury” appearance that feels incredibly soft against the skin.

The gentle angora bloom gives fabric warmth and softness without heaviness, while cotton keeps the yarn breathable and wearable across multiple seasons. Viscose adds elegant fluid drape and softness, and polyamide stabilizes the structure, making the yarn more practical and durable for everyday luxury garments.

This is the type of yarn that transforms simple stitches into elegant European-style knitwear — soft, feminine, lightweight, and effortlessly refined.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: FILCOM, Italy
• Article: KATIA
• Color: Wheat Beige Creme
• Fiber Content: 35% Cotton, 20% Viscose, 20% Angora, 25% Polyamide
• Yarn Category: Lace
• Yarn Count: Nm 2/15000
• Yardage: approx. 750 m / 820 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Soft lightweight texture
• Gentle elegant angora halo
• Breathable and airy
• Beautiful drape and fluid movement
• Comfortable directly against skin
• Soft luxury feel without bulk

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
KATIA combines several luxury fibers into one balanced, wearable fashion yarn.

What makes it especially beautiful:
• soft angora halo without excessive fuzziness
• breathable cotton comfort
• elegant viscose drape
• lightweight but cozy fabric
• refined Italian fashion-yarn quality

Unlike heavy winter angora blends, this yarn creates soft lightweight garments suitable for layering, transitional weather, and elegant everyday wear.

The Wheat Beige Creme color also enhances the luxury appearance of the yarn — soft, natural, sophisticated, and timeless.

✧ Fiber Profile
• Cotton — breathability and softness
• Viscose — elegant drape and smoothness
• Angora — warmth and luxury halo
• Polyamide — stability and durability
• Lightweight balanced luxury blend

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
This is a fine lace/light fingering yarn and is especially versatile.

Best used:
• In 2 or more strands for fuller fabric
• Single strand for airy lace garments
• Machine knitting
• Luxury blending
• Weaving

Holding multiple strands together creates more defined fabric while preserving softness and drape.

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Adds elegant soft halo
• Creates fluid drape
• Produces breathable lightweight warmth
• Makes garments feel softer and more refined
• Creates delicate feminine fabric
• Gives simple stitches elegant luxury appearance

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage (Projects)
• Lace shawls and wraps
• Lightweight sweaters and cardigans
• Scarves and cowls
• Baby garments and accessories
• Luxury loungewear
• Fingerless gloves and mittens
• Soft layering garments

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Sweater / Cardigan XS–S: approx. 200–300 g
• Sweater / Cardigan M–L: approx. 300–400 g
• Sweater / Cardigan XL+: approx. 400–500 g
• Lace Shawl: approx. 50–150 g
• Long Scarf: approx. 100–200 g
• Hat / Beanie: approx. 30–50 g
• Mittens: approx. 40–60 g
• Newborn Set: approx. 100–150 g
• Baby Blanket: approx. 300–500 g

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Mohair / Silk — extra halo and softness
• Merino — more elasticity and structure
• Cashmere — luxury softness and warmth
• Linen — additional texture and stability

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Multiple strands recommended (starting from 2)
• Adjust needle size based on strand count and openness
• Excellent for lace and openwork designs
• Suitable for machine knitting

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Suitable for lightweight luxury woven fabrics
• Excellent for scarves and wraps
• Creates soft airy woven texture

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold with gentle detergent
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry
• Angora halo blooms beautifully after washing