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Louisa Harding · Giardino

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Colour: Orchidea
Sale price $24.95Regular price
Regular price $24.95

A beautifully balanced cotton blend with a soft hand feel and excellent stitch definition, Giardino is an easy choice for lightweight garments, accessories, and warm-weather projects 🌿

Made from 52% cotton and 48% acrylic, it combines the breathable comfort of cotton with the durability and flexibility of acrylic, making it pleasant to work with and easy to wear.

Ideal for everything from tops and cardigans to baby items, shawls, and everyday crochet projects, Giardino offers smooth stitching and lovely drape while still holding its shape beautifully.

Details:
• 52% Cotton, 48% Acrylic
• Light weight / Category 3
• Suggested needle/hook size: US 5–7
• Gauge: 21–24 stitches over 10 cm
• Origin: Italy
• Vegan friendly

Care:
• Gentle wash at 30°C
• Do not bleach
• Do not tumble dry
• Dry flat

A soft, versatile yarn with colours that truly come alive as you work — half the joy is watching the shades unfold ✨

Choosing the Right Yarn

Selecting the right yarn starts with considering how a finished piece will be used, worn, and cared for. Fibre type, weight, and structure all influence the feel, durability, and drape of a project.

Natural fibres each behave differently. Some offer elasticity and memory, making them well suited to garments and fitted accessories, while others provide drape or breathability that works best for shawls, layers, or home pieces. Blends can balance these qualities, offering versatility across a wider range of projects.

Yarn weight and construction affect stitch definition and fabric density. A tightly spun yarn will highlight texture and pattern, while a softer or loftier yarn creates a more relaxed fabric. Colour and dye style also play a role — solids emphasize structure, while tonal or variegated yarns introduce movement.

We recommend choosing yarn with both the project and the finished fabric in mind, rather than focusing solely on fibre content or appearance in the skein.

If you’re unsure which yarn best suits your project, we’re always happy to help you think through the options.

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