Knitting yarn by Lana Grossa – Merino Piu

Lana Grossa Merino Piu is a wonderfully soft and warm knitting yarn made from 100% superfine merino wool. With 100 metres per 50 g ball, this versatile merino yarn is an excellent choice for comfortable garments and accessories with an even, refined look. The brand of the knitting yarn, Lana Grossa, is known for inspiring qualities and fashionable colour collections, and Merino Piu offers a beautiful balance of warmth, softness and everyday wearability.

Soft superfine merino wool for comfortable knitting

Merino wool is valued for its naturally breathable character: it helps provide warmth when it is cool while remaining pleasant to wear indoors. The smooth yarn structure gives knitted fabric clear stitch definition, making ribbing, cables, textured stitches and simple stocking stitch look especially neat. Merino Piu feels gentle against the skin, so it is suitable for many projects intended to be worn close to the body.

This knitting yarn is ideal for autumn and winter layering, but its 100% merino composition also makes it a lovely option for year-round cardigans, lightweight pullovers and accessories. Choose from the beautiful shades of Lana Grossa Merino Piu to create timeless wardrobe favourites, colour-block designs or coordinated family knits.

Needle size & knitting experience

Merino Piu is designed for 5 mm knitting needles. At this needle size, the yarn creates a comfortable medium-weight fabric with an attractive balance between warmth, drape and stitch visibility. The stated tension is 19 stitches and 27 rows over 10 x 10 cm. Always knit a tension swatch before starting a fitted garment, as your personal knitting style, needle material and chosen stitch pattern can affect the final measurements.

• Recommended needle size: 5 mm
• Ball weight: 50 g
• Length: 100 m per ball
• Composition: 100% superfine merino wool
• Estimated quantity for women’s size 38–40: 10–12 balls

Project ideas with Lana Grossa Merino Piu

Use this soft merino knitting yarn for sweaters, cardigans, vests, scarves, shawls, hats and cosy mittens. Its tidy stitch definition also makes it a rewarding yarn for structured designs, including cable panels, moss stitch and decorative borders. For crochet, use the recommended needle size as a starting point and make a small sample to choose the hook that gives the fabric density you prefer.

Care and long-lasting results

To help preserve the softness and shape of merino wool, wash finished pieces gently according to the care instructions on the yarn band. A wool cycle or careful hand wash with a suitable wool detergent is generally preferable. Dry knitted garments flat, rather than hanging them, to reduce stretching and maintain their fit.

Patterns, models and knitting inspiration

Discover our knitting kits for many patterns and models that can be made with this yarn. Our website also offers knitting books and knitting patterns by Lana Grossa, providing inspiration for garments and accessories that make the most of Merino Piu’s soft texture and elegant colour possibilities. Explore the collection and choose the right shade and needle size for your next knitting project.

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