Ecopuno 229 Salmon orange

Lana Grossa knitting yarn – Ecopuno 229 Salmon orange

Ecopuno 229 Salmon orange knitting yarn is a lovely choice for anyone who wants a soft, light yarn with a smooth and comfortable feel in the hands. This shade brings warmth and energy to your projects, with a fresh salmon-orange tone that stands out without being too bright. It is a great option for both confident beginners and experienced makers who enjoy relaxed, enjoyable knitting with a yarn that feels pleasant from the first stitch to the last.

This Lana Grossa yarn blends 72% cotton, 17% merino wool, and 11% baby alpaca. That mix gives you the best of several fibers in one ball: the breathable feel of cotton, the gentle softness of merino, and the light touch of baby alpaca. Each ball weighs 50 grams and gives you an impressive 215 meters, so you get excellent meterage and very good value for money for garments and accessories alike.

Features & benefits

When you work with this knitting yarn, you will notice that it feels light rather than heavy, which helps finished items sit nicely on the body. The recommended needle size is 4 to 4.5 mm, making it a practical thickness for many popular projects. The stitch pattern shows clearly, so simple stockinette, ribbing, textured stitches, and lace details can all look neat and well defined. For beginners, that clear stitch definition makes it easier to see where to place your needle and follow your progress.

The finished fabric has a soft drape and a refined look. It is comfortable to wear next to the skin, making it a good choice for sweaters, cardigans, and accessories that you will reach for often. With a tension of 24 stitches and 30 rows over 10 x 10 cm, it is suitable for projects where you want a balanced fabric that is neither too loose nor too dense. For a women’s size 38–40, around 6 to 7 balls is usually enough, which helps you plan your project and budget with confidence.

Project ideas

This Lana Grossa knitting yarn is versatile and easy to imagine in many wearable designs. The Salmon orange shade can be the star of the project or combined with neutrals for a softer effect.

• A lightweight sweater for spring and autumn
• A soft cardigan with simple texture or rib details
• A shawl with lace or eyelet patterns
• A scarf with beautiful drape and a smooth finish
• A hat or cowl in a warm, cheerful color
• Baby or children’s garments where softness matters

Tips & care

Before starting your full project, it is always wise to knit a swatch. This helps you check whether your gauge matches the suggested 24 stitches and 30 rows over 10 cm, and it also lets you see how the fabric feels with your own knitting style. If you knit tightly, try a 4.5 mm needle; if you knit loosely, a 4 mm needle may give you the look you want.

The Salmon orange color works beautifully on its own, but it can also be paired with cream, sand, grey, brown, or deep blue for contrast. If you enjoy creative combinations, you can use it for stripes, color blocks, or borders. When combining yarns in one project, always check that the gauge and feel work well together so the finished piece stays balanced.

For care, gentle handling is always the safest choice with a fiber blend that includes merino wool and baby alpaca. Wash and dry your finished item carefully according to the yarn label instructions, and if in doubt, treat it as a delicate knit to help preserve softness, shape, and color over time.

Everything for your project at Verelana

Verelana is a yarn shop offering knitting yarn as well as crochet yarn, and you can also find handy accessories such as knitting needles and crochet hooks. We sell both online and offline, so you can shop in the way that suits you best. Verelana is an official dealer of the Lana Grossa brand, with a wide selection of Lana Grossa knitting yarn for all kinds of knitting and crochet projects.

If you are looking for a soft, elegant, and easy-to-use yarn with beautiful yardage, Ecopuno 229 Salmon orange is a wonderful