Buy Lana Grossa yarn: which quality should you choose?

Would you like to buy Lana Grossa yarn, but are unsure which quality best suits your project? Lana Grossa offers a particularly extensive range of yarns for different seasons, needle sizes and applications.

At Verelana, you will find Lana Grossa yarns for projects including:

Sweaters and cardigans
Scarves and hats
Socks
Baby clothes
Summer clothing
Blankets
Accessories
Knitting and crochet projects

All Lana Grossa yarns available to order on our website are in stock.

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What is Lana Grossa?

Lana Grossa is a German brand of knitting and crochet yarns. The collections are developed in Germany and almost all the yarns are produced by specialised Italian spinning mills.

The brand combines German collection development with Italy’s long tradition of spinning, dyeing and finishing high-quality yarns. The range includes classic basic yarns, modern fashion yarns, gradient yarns and special fibre blends.

Lana Grossa works with materials including:

Merino wool
Virgin wool
Alpaca
Mohair
Cotton
Linen
Viscose
Silk
Cashmere
Polyamide
Polyacrylic

How are Lana Grossa yarns classified?

A yarn may consist entirely of one fibre or contain a blend of several materials.

With blended yarns, the fibre with the highest percentage generally determines the main category. A yarn containing mainly alpaca is therefore classified as an alpaca yarn. A yarn containing mainly cotton belongs to the cotton yarns.

Sock yarn forms a separate category. At Lana Grossa, all Meilenweit qualities are sock yarns.

Lana Grossa merino wool

Merino wool is soft, warm, breathable and elastic. It is generally finer than ordinary virgin wool and is therefore particularly suitable for garments worn directly against the skin.

All Lana Grossa Cool Wool qualities are made from 100% merino wool. Within this family, you will find different yarn thicknesses, yardages and colour effects.

Cool Wool qualities

The Cool Wool family is suitable for:

Sweaters
Cardigans
Baby and children’s clothing
Hats
Scarves
Blankets
Fine knitting projects
Thicker winter projects

The main differences are the yarn thickness, yardage, recommended needle size and colour effect. Cool Wool Lace is suitable for fine knitting, while Cool Wool Superbig is intended for thicker needles and more voluminous projects.

Discover Lana Grossa Cool Wool merino yarn

Lana Grossa alpaca yarns

Alpaca is lightweight, soft and particularly warm. Alpaca yarn can provide plenty of warmth without making the finished garment feel heavy.

Alpaca Air II and Setasuri are among the important Lana Grossa qualities containing a high percentage of alpaca.

Alpaca Air II

Alpaca Air II consists mainly of baby alpaca and has a very airy construction. This makes the yarn voluminous while remaining lightweight.

Alpaca Air II is suitable for:

Lightweight sweaters
Cardigans
Scarves
Hats
Shawls
Warm accessories

Setasuri

Setasuri is a luxurious and exceptionally lightweight alpaca yarn made from suri alpaca and silk. As alpaca forms the largest part of the composition, Setasuri belongs to the alpaca yarns.

The combination of suri alpaca and silk provides:

An exceptionally low weight
Plenty of warmth
A soft and airy texture
A subtle sheen
An elegant appearance
A long yardage

Setasuri is suitable for:

Fine sweaters
Lightweight cardigans
Scarves
Shawls
Lace patterns
Luxurious accessories
Knitting together with a second yarn

Lana Grossa mohair

Mohair comes from the Angora goat and is known for its lightweight, airy and fluffy texture.

Mohair yarn can be used on its own or knitted together with another yarn. This gives the finished fabric additional volume, warmth and a soft halo.

Silkhair: the flagship mohair yarn

Silkhair is the flagship quality among Lana Grossa mohair yarns. It is an exceptionally fine, lightweight and luxurious yarn made from superkid mohair and silk.

The combination of mohair and silk gives Silkhair:

A very low weight
An airy and soft texture
A subtle silky sheen
Plenty of warmth without heaviness
A long yardage
A refined and luxurious appearance

Silkhair is suitable for:

Airy sweaters
Cardigans
Scarves
Shawls
Lace patterns
Elegant accessories
Knitting together with a second yarn

Even a simple knitting pattern receives a light and refined appearance when worked in Silkhair.

Mohair Di Gio

Mohair Di Gio consists mainly of mohair combined with merino wool. It is considerably thicker than Silkhair and is suitable for more voluminous projects.

Mohair Di Gio is suitable for:

Warm sweaters
Cardigans
Hats
Scarves
Quick winter projects

Cottonhair

Cottonhair combines a high percentage of superkid mohair with cotton. It is a very fine and airy yarn that can be used alone or together with a second yarn.

Cottonhair is suitable for:

Lightweight sweaters
Cardigans
Scarves
Shawls
Fine projects using a companion yarn

Ecopuno: a flagship yarn for spring, summer and autumn

Ecopuno is one of the most popular and versatile Lana Grossa yarns for spring, summer and autumn.

Ecopuno consists mainly of cotton, supplemented with merino wool and baby alpaca. As cotton forms the largest part of the composition, Ecopuno belongs to the cotton yarns and lightweight blended yarns.

This combination of fibres provides:

A lightweight and airy yarn
A soft feel
Enough warmth for transitional seasons
A smooth and pleasant texture
Versatility across several seasons

Ecopuno is suitable for:

Lightweight sweaters
Summer sweaters
Transitional-season sweaters
Cardigans
Tops
Scarves
Shawls
Baby clothes
Women’s and men’s clothing

The yarn is lightweight and airy, while still offering sufficient warmth for cooler spring and autumn days. Ecopuno can therefore be worn during a large part of the year.

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Lana Grossa cotton and summer yarns

Cotton yarn is breathable, strong and suitable for spring and summer projects. Lana Grossa offers both yarns made from 100% cotton and blended yarns in which cotton forms the largest percentage.

Cotone

Cotone is made from 100% mercerised cotton.

The mercerisation makes Cotone:

Smooth
Strong
Slightly lustrous
Shape-retaining
Clear in stitch definition
Available in many colours

Cotone is suitable for:

Summer tops
Lightweight cardigans
Baby and children’s clothing
Amigurumi
Mochila bags
Other bags
Cushions
Home accessories
Other crochet projects

Cotone is used particularly often for amigurumi and mochila bags. Its smooth and strong structure produces clearly defined stitches. The extensive colour range is also ideal for patterns requiring frequent colour changes.

View Lana Grossa Cotone for knitting and crochet

Natural Cotton

Natural Cotton is a lightweight cotton yarn for summer clothing, accessories and projects requiring a natural and soft appearance.

Natural Cotton is suitable for:

Summer clothing
Lightweight sweaters
Tops
Cardigans
Scarves
Accessories

Finito

Finito consists mainly of cotton combined with polyamide. As cotton forms the largest part of the composition, Finito belongs to the cotton and summer yarns.

Finito is suitable for:

Lightweight sweaters
Tops
Lightweight cardigans
Scarves
Baby clothes
Transitional-season projects

Lana Grossa sock yarn: all Meilenweit qualities

All Lana Grossa Meilenweit qualities are sock yarns.

Sock yarn consists of wool and polyamide. The wool provides warmth, breathability and comfort. The polyamide makes the yarn strong and resistant to wear.

The Meilenweit collection includes:

Within the complete Meilenweit collection, you will find:

Solid-colour sock yarns
Self-striping sock yarns
Gradient sock yarns
Sock yarns with merino wool
Sock yarns with silk
Sock yarns with alpaca
Different yarn thicknesses
Different yardages

Meilenweit sock yarn can also be used for:

Fine sweaters
Scarves
Hats
Gloves
Baby and children’s clothing
Lightweight accessories

Lana Grossa virgin wool and wool blends

In addition to merino, alpaca, mohair and cotton, Lana Grossa also offers yarns in which ordinary virgin wool forms the largest percentage.

Gomitolo Versione

Gomitolo Versione is a wool-blend yarn with a gradual colour transition.

It is suitable for:

Sweaters
Cardigans
Scarves
Shawls
Ponchos
Blankets

Gomitolo Fumo

Gomitolo Fumo is another gradient yarn containing virgin wool.

It is suitable for:

Sweaters
Cardigans
Scarves
Hats
Accessories

Which Lana Grossa yarn should you choose for a sweater?

For a smooth and soft merino sweater, you can choose:

For a lightweight and airy sweater, you can choose:

For spring, summer and autumn, Ecopuno is an excellent choice.

For a thicker winter sweater, you can choose:

For a sweater with a colour gradient, you can choose:

Always consider:

The fibre composition
The total yardage
The recommended needle size
The tension or gauge
The structure of the yarn
The care instructions

Which Lana Grossa yarn should you choose for summer?

Cotton and lightweight blended yarns are suitable for summer sweaters, tops and cardigans.

Good choices include:

Ecopuno is a soft and versatile quality for spring, summer and autumn. Cotone is smooth and strong and is suitable for clothing, amigurumi and mochila bags. Natural Cotton has a lightweight and natural appearance. Finito is a light cotton-blend yarn for clothing and accessories.

Which Lana Grossa yarn should you choose for socks?

For socks, always choose a yarn from the Meilenweit family.

Your choice depends on:

The desired yarn thickness
The yardage
A solid colour or gradient effect
The addition of merino, alpaca or silk
The recommended needle size
The desired pattern

How much Lana Grossa yarn do you need?

The quantity required is determined by the total yardage stated in the pattern.

The weight of a ball does not determine how much yarn you need for a project. Lana Grossa yarns are supplied as balls, skeins and cakes with different weights and yardages.

Check:

The total required yardage
The yardage per ball, skein or cake
The size
The length of the garment
The sleeve length
The tension or gauge
The technique used

Then calculate the required number of balls using the yardage per unit. Order the complete quantity at the same time wherever possible, so that you receive yarn from the same dye lot.

Can you substitute a Lana Grossa yarn?

A Lana Grossa yarn can be substituted, but only when the most important technical properties are sufficiently similar.

Compare:

The yarn thickness
The tension or gauge
The yardage
The fibre composition
The elasticity
The structure
The care instructions

Two yarns recommended for the same needle size are not automatically interchangeable. Always make a tension swatch before starting a garment.

Buy Lana Grossa yarn from Verelana

At Verelana, you will find a very extensive selection of Lana Grossa knitting and crochet yarns.

Our range includes:

Merino wool
Alpaca
Mohair
Cotton
Sock yarn
Virgin wool
Summer yarns
Winter yarns
Gradient yarns
Yarns for knitting and crochet

All Lana Grossa yarns available to order on our website are in stock.

For every quality, you will find information about:

The fibre composition
The yardage
The recommended needle size
The tension or gauge
The care instructions
The available colours

View the complete range of Lana Grossa knitting and crochet yarns

Which Lana Grossa quality suits your project?

First decide what you want to make, and then compare the fibre composition, yarn thickness, yardage and tension.

For soft merino wool, choose a quality from the Cool Wool family. For a lightweight and warm alpaca yarn, Alpaca Air II and Setasuri are good choices. For luxurious mohair, Silkhair is the flagship quality.

For spring, summer and autumn, Ecopuno is one of the most versatile qualities. For amigurumi and mochila bags, Cotone is particularly suitable. For socks, always choose a quality from the Meilenweit family.

This allows you to find a yarn within the extensive Lana Grossa range that suits your project both technically and visually.