Chiaro Red 12

Lana Grossa knitting yarn Chiaro Red 12

This Lana Grossa quality combines comfort and elegance: merino provides the soft base while viscose adds a calm, silky sheen. Chiaro Red 12 knitting yarn is made from 60% fine merino wool, 28% viscose and 12% polyamide. Each ball weighs 50 g and provides approximately 120 m. Recommended needle size is 4 to 5 mm. For size 38-40, around 450 to 500 g is suggested, usually 9 to 10 balls.

Soft merino with a refined sheen

The viscose ribbon runs through the yarn without hiding the stitches. Stocking stitch, ribs and simple textures therefore remain clearly visible. Chiaro therefore feels different from completely matte merino yarn: it stays soft and comfortable while gaining a more elegant surface. The blend of merino, viscose and polyamide combines flexibility with enough structure for wearable garments and accessories.

With 120 m per 50 g and 4 to 5 mm needles, the project grows steadily without becoming overly bulky. Chiaro works for everyday sweaters and cardigans as well as slightly dressier pieces. The sheen is built into the yarn itself and does not require a separate carry-along thread.

Project ideas with Red

Chiaro can be used for many knitting projects, including:

• a comfortable sweater
• a long cardigan
• a soft wrap
• a cowl
• a beanie
• an elegant accessory

For a calm result, use this shade as the main colour; for stronger contrast, combine it with a distinctly lighter or darker Chiaro shade. In a garment, the shade can take the main role; with accessories, it is easier to combine it with a second colour. Because the sheen remains subtle, Chiaro works for simple basics as well as more elegant designs.

Gauge and care

For sweaters, cardigans and other fitted projects, always knit a gauge swatch first. Lana Grossa gives a reference of 18 stitches and 24 rows per 10 x 10 cm. Adjust the needle size if you knit more loosely or tightly. The swatch also shows how much sheen is visible in your chosen stitch pattern and how the fabric drapes.

Lana Grossa recommends a very gentle 30°C wash. Use a detergent suitable for wool, avoid fabric softener and dry the finished knit flat. Always follow the current care instructions on the ball band. For larger projects, it is sensible to have the complete required quantity before starting.

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 an extensive selection of knitting yarn from Lana Grossa.

Choose Chiaro Red 12 when you want to combine soft merino wool with a calm, silky sheen. With a reliable swatch and a suitable pattern, both the comfort and the distinctive surface of this knitting yarn can be shown to full advantage.