MINORCA by Lana Gatto is a luxury Italian cotton–bamboo–seaweed yarn with approx. 280m per 100g, designed for breathable summer tops, lightweight sweaters, elegant dresses, and refined everyday garments with a smooth, silky finish. This sport-weight yarn creates soft, flowing fabric that feels cool on the skin and looks clean, modern, and polished.

Part of the Spring/Summer Fashion Collection, MINORCA stands out for its innovative and rare fiber blend. Cotton provides structure and durability, bamboo adds silk-like softness and subtle sheen, and seaweed fiber delivers a naturally cool-touch effect that makes this yarn especially comfortable in warm weather. This is a true modern summer yarn — lightweight, breathable, and elevated.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy
• Article: MINORCA
• Fiber Content: 65% Cotton, 23% Bamboo, 12% Seaweed Fiber
• Yarn Category: Sport
• Yardage: approx. 280 m / 306 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz)
• Format: Factory-wound balls (100 grams each)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Silky, smooth, and soft
• Noticeable cool touch
• Lightweight and breathable
• Gentle drape with clean finish
• Comfortable for next-to-skin wear

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
MINORCA is not just a cotton blend — it is a performance summer yarn. The seaweed fiber makes a real difference: the yarn feels cooler, fresher, and more breathable than standard cotton or bamboo blends. Combined with the smoothness of bamboo and the structure of cotton, it creates fabric that is both comfortable and visually refined.

✧ Fiber Profile
• Cotton — structure, breathability, durability
• Bamboo — softness and natural sheen
• Seaweed fiber — cooling effect and fresh feel

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Designed for single-strand knitting
• Ideal for warm-weather garments
• Suitable for knitting, crochet, and machine knitting
• Works best with simple or lightly textured stitches
• Perfect for garments worn directly on the skin

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Creates breathable, lightweight fabric
• Adds smooth drape and flow
• Keeps garments cool and comfortable
• Produces clean, polished results
• I highly recommend zooming in on the photos to see the true texture, sheen, and color depth of this yarn

This is a perfect “cool-touch summer yarn” — modern, elegant, and easy to wear.

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Summer tops and T-shirts
• Lightweight sweaters and cardigans
• Dresses and tunics
• Shawls and wraps
• Elegant everyday accessories

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Sleeveless top / tee: 300–400 g (3–4 balls)
• Lightweight sweater (S–M): 400–500 g (4–5 balls)
• Lightweight sweater (L–XL): 500–600 g (5–6 balls)
• Shawl / wrap: 200–300 g (2–3 balls)
• Dress: 500–900 g (5–9 balls)

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Fine cotton — adds structure
• Viscose — enhances drape
• Linen — adds texture contrast
• Silk blends — elevates softness

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Knitting: 3.5–4.0 mm (US 4–6)
• Crochet: 3.5–4.0 mm

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Suitable for lightweight woven fabrics
• Best as weft for soft, flowing textiles
• Produces smooth, breathable surfaces

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold (max 30°C / 86°F)
• Do not use fabric softener
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry