Soffio 036 light olive green

Lana Grossa knitting yarn – Soffio 036 light olive green

Soffio 036 light olive green knitting yarn is a beautifully soft, fine yarn for knitters who enjoy light, comfortable projects with an elegant look. This gentle light olive green shade feels calm, natural, and easy to wear, making it a lovely choice for both everyday garments and thoughtful handmade gifts. The blend of 60% superfine merino wool, 30% organic cotton, and 10% cashmere creates a yarn that feels pleasant in the hands while knitting and soft against the skin in the finished item.

This Lana Grossa knitting yarn is suitable for confident beginners as well as experienced makers. Its long running length of 212 metres per 25 gram ball makes it a practical option for fine, detailed projects. With recommended needle sizes of 3.5 to 4 mm, it is ideal when you want a light fabric without using very tiny needles.

Features and benefits

Lana Grossa Soffio combines natural fibres for a refined result. Superfine merino wool adds softness and warmth, organic cotton gives the yarn a fresh, balanced feel, and cashmere brings an extra touch of luxury. Together, these fibres create a comfortable fabric with a gentle drape rather than a heavy finish.

The yarn is especially attractive for textured knitting, simple lace patterns, ribbing, and neat stocking stitch. Stitches remain visible, so even a straightforward pattern can look polished. The recommended tension is 29 stitches and 35 rows over 10 x 10 cm, but making a small swatch first is always worthwhile. It helps you check that your tension matches the pattern before starting your full project.

Project ideas for light olive green

• A lightweight sweater for layering through changing seasons
• A soft cardigan with buttons or an open front
• A delicate shawl or wrap with lace details
• A neat scarf with ribbing, cables, or a simple textured pattern
• A comfortable hat or fine neck warmer
• A gentle baby cardigan or small baby accessory

For a women’s size 38–40 garment, approximately seven balls are needed. This makes Soffio a good-value choice for projects where you want generous yardage from each small ball while still enjoying a premium fibre blend.

Tips for knitting and care

Choose the light olive green colour when you want a natural shade that works well with cream, beige, grey, brown, denim blue, or deeper greens. It can also be combined with another yarn for colour accents, stripes, borders, or subtle contrast details. When combining yarns, test them together in a swatch first to see whether the thickness, texture, and fabric feel suit your idea.

For care, follow the instructions on the yarn label and treat handmade items gently. A careful wash and flat drying approach can help preserve the softness, shape, and beautiful stitch definition of your knitting. Keep your unused balls clean, dry, and away from direct sunlight.

Everything for your project at Verelana

Verelana is a yarn shop offering knitting yarn and crochet yarn, plus useful accessories such as knitting needles and crochet hooks. You can shop with us both online and offline, whether you are choosing materials from home or looking for inspiration in person. Verelana is an official stockist of the Lana Grossa brand, with a wide selection of Lana Grossa knitting yarn for garments, accessories, and creative projects.

Pick Soffio 036 light olive green for your next knitting project and enjoy the soft feel, elegant colour, and dependable quality that Lana Grossa is known for.