Schachenmayr - Catania - Vintage Rose 423

Catania is a high-quality summer yarn made of uniquely treated, combed and mercerized cotton in a wide range of colors. It is rare to find a fingering weight 100% cotton, and such a beautiful sheen as well! Perfect for newborn garments, socks for those who are allergic to wool, garments for individuals who live in warm climates as well as perfect for a house warming gift, such as the pattern shown here. Catania 100% cotton will also knit very nicely on the standard gauge knitting machine.

Created by German family knitwear specialists Schachenmayr - Catania yarn is a classic sport/fingering weight mercerized cotton with a lovely polished sheen that's available in intense solid hues and exciting mixed color blends. Great for baby and children's clothes and also lovely in knitted and crocheted items for adults with sensitive skin.

YARN DETAILS

Size: [1]-[2] Fingering to Sport.

Fiber: 100% mercerized cotton

Wt/yds: 50 gr / 136 yds.

Skein Put-up: Pull

Knitting Gauge & Needles Size: 6.5 or 7 sts = 1" on a US#2 or 3.

Crochet hook D or E

Care: Machine Wash Warm & Dry Flat.