Knitting yarn by Lana Grossa – Popcorn

Lana Grossa Popcorn: breathable cotton-rich comfort with a playful texture

Popcorn is a distinctive knitting yarn from Lana Grossa that combines a cotton-rich fiber blend (73% cotton) with a lively, “puffed” surface effect that adds character to even the simplest stitches. With 50 g balls and a generous 125 m length, this yarn is ideal when you want lightweight fabric, good yardage, and a summery feel against the skin. Cotton brings breathability and crisp stitch definition, while the textured construction helps create depth in stockinette, ribbing, and simple lace without complicated techniques.

Yarn weight, meterage & gauge

With 125 m per 50 g, Popcorn sits in a versatile light-to-medium range that works well for garments and accessories where you want drape without heaviness. The stated tension is 20 stitches x 28 rows over 10x10 cm, making it easy to plan sizing and calculate yardage. For an adult top in size 38–40, you’ll typically need around 7–8 balls, depending on fit, sleeve length, and stitch pattern.

Needle size & knitting experience

The recommended needle size is 5 mm. On 5 mm needles, the yarn’s texture opens up nicely and the fabric stays breathable—perfect for transitional seasons and warmer days. Always knit a swatch to match the 20 sts x 28 rows gauge: small changes in needle material or your personal tension can affect drape, sizing, and how pronounced the “popcorn” effect looks. If you want a firmer fabric for bags or structured tops, a slightly tighter personal tension helps; for more flow, focus on relaxed knitting and consistent stitch formation.

Project ideas for Popcorn

• Summer tops, tees, and relaxed cardigans with clean stitch definition
• Textured scarves and lightweight shawls where the surface effect shines
• Baby knits and skin-friendly accessories thanks to the high cotton content
• Crochet projects such as airy wraps and modern market bags

Care & finishing tips

Cotton-rich knits benefit from gentle washing to preserve shape and texture. After washing, reshape and dry flat to support even stitches and prevent stretching. Seaming and edging look especially neat when you block pieces to measurements before assembly.

Patterns, kits & inspiration in our yarn shop

For easy project planning, explore our knitting kits on the website—there you’ll find many patterns/models that can be made with this knitting yarn. For even more ideas, browse our knitting books and knitting patterns by Lana Grossa and choose a design that highlights Popcorn’s texture and crisp cotton stitch definition.

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