Brillino black/silver 13

Lana Grossa knitting yarn Brillino black/silver 13

Brillino is not a conventional knitting yarn but a fine carry-along thread designed to be worked together with another yarn. Its coloured lurex strand adds sparkle without replacing the main yarn. If you are searching for Brillino black/silver 13 knitting yarn, it is important to understand that this is actually an additional effect thread that must be combined with a main yarn. The blend of 83% viscose and 17% metallic fibre creates the characteristic shine. Yarn thickness, gauge and needle size are mainly determined by the knitting yarn that you combine with Brillino.

What does Brillino add to a knitting project?

Brillino mainly changes the visual appearance of the knitted fabric. The main yarn remains the foundation and determines most of the feel, volume, warmth and wearing comfort. The carry-along strand adds fine sparkle that can stay subtle or become more visible depending on the colour pairing. Colour choice strongly affects how prominent the finished effect will be. A related shade creates refined shine, while a clear contrast brings the metallic carry-along thread further forward.

Ideas for using this carry-along thread

Brillino can be held with suitable knitting yarn in many projects where a decorative accent is wanted, for example:

• a sweater with a light metallic shimmer
• a cardigan with a sparkling surface
• a hat or cowl with a festive detail
• a scarf or wrap with subtle shine
• cuffs, stripes or colour blocks that stand out more clearly
• pattern sections where you deliberately want a glimmering effect

Brillino does not replace ordinary knitting yarn. You cannot make a complete practical knitting project from this thread alone: it is designed to be worked together with another yarn. This also lets you use the same main yarn with and without sparkle and create different effects within one design.

Practical tips for knitting with two strands

Adding a carry-along thread can slightly change the drape and feel of the finished fabric. Check a swatch first and adjust needle size or tension if necessary. The amount required depends on how you use Brillino. Carrying it throughout the whole project will naturally use more than adding it only to cuffs, stripes or selected decorative details.

For care, do not rely only on the Brillino label. Lana Grossa specifically states that Brillino care instructions apply to this yarn itself and not automatically to the combined knitted product. Always follow the most delicate care requirements of all yarns held together in the finished piece.

Everything for your project at Verelana

Verelana is a yarn shop offering knitting yarn, crochet yarn and accessories such as knitting needles and crochet hooks. We sell both online and offline. Verelana is a stockist of the Lana Grossa brand and carries a broad choice of knitting yarn from Lana Grossa, making it easy to combine Brillino with a suitable main yarn and the accessories you need.

Choose Brillino black/silver 13 when the shade black/silver gives your project the sparkle you want. Compare it with the main yarn, make a swatch and then decide whether Brillino should run through the whole project or only selected areas.