Knitting yarn by Lang Yarns – Quattro Dégradé

Quattro Dégradé: smooth cotton gradients for crisp stitches

Quattro Dégradé is a 100% cotton knitting yarn with a beautifully even structure and modern gradient color transitions. With 240 m per 100 g, it’s a versatile meterage for lightweight garments and accessories, giving you excellent yardage for summer knitting without feeling heavy. Cotton is breathable, skin-friendly, and ideal when you want a cool, comfortable fabric—especially for warm-weather tops, baby makes, and everyday pieces that get a lot of wear.

Thanks to its smooth, plied construction, this Lang Yarns Quattro Dégradé yarn highlights stitch definition: think clean stockinette, sharp ribbing, and textured patterns that read clearly even in color shifts. The dégradé effect adds movement to simple shapes, so you can keep the pattern easy and let the color do the work.

Needle size & knitting experience

Recommended needle size: 3–4 mm. In this range you can fine-tune your fabric: use the smaller end for firmer stitch definition and more structure, or the larger end for extra drape and a lighter feel. The listed tension is 24 stitches x 32 rows over 10x10 cm—always knit a swatch, especially with gradient yarns, to ensure your color transitions land where you want them on the body or sleeve.

For crochet, the same principle applies: a slightly larger hook creates a more fluid fabric, while a smaller hook yields a denser, more defined texture.

Project ideas for Quattro Dégradé

• Summer tops, tees, and lightweight cardigans with smooth stockinette
• Shawls and scarves where gradients can unfold over long rows
• Baby knits and kidswear in soft, breathable cotton
• Market bags, dishcloths, and neat home accessories that benefit from cotton durability

Care & everyday wear

Cotton is generally easy to care for and well suited to frequently used items. For best results, wash gently (cool to lukewarm) and reshape while damp to maintain your measurements—cotton can grow slightly with wear. If you’re combining textures (ribbing, lace, cables), a careful block will help the pattern sit flat and show its definition.

Patterns, knitting kits, and inspiration

Looking for the right model? In our yarn shop you’ll find many patterns and models in our knitting kits that work beautifully with this type of cotton knitting yarn—perfect when you want a coordinated, ready-to-start project. You can also browse knitting books and knitting patterns by Lang Yarns for more ideas designed around the yarn’s gauge and drape.

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