Cotton Polyamide Yarn, Filati BE.MI.VA DOREEN, Italian Lace Weight Fancy Yarn, Balls or Cones, 420m/100g

DOREEN by Filati BE.MI.VA., Italy is a unique lace-weight Italian yarn made from 55% cotton and 45% polyamide, with approximately 420 meters per 100 g. This is a true fantasy yarn designed to bring texture, movement, and personality into your knitting. It can be used on its own, but it truly shines when combined with other yarns. I highly recommend zooming in on the photos to really see the structure of the thread — the small decorative details and texture are much more visible up close. This yarn has a very playful, almost “happy” character. The cotton base provides structure, while the polyamide reinforces the thread and allows it to hold its decorative shape. The construction creates a light, textured fabric that adds life to even the simplest projects. ▣ Product Specifications • Manufacturer: Filati BE.MI.VA., Italy • Article: DOREEN • Fiber Content: 55% Cotton, 45% Polyamide • Yarn Category: Lace Weight • Structure: Corrugated cotton thread stitched with polyamide, featuring small semi-transparent bow-like details spaced approximately every 1–1.5 cm • Yarn Count: Nm 4.2 • Yardage: approx. 420 m / 459 yd per 100 g (3.52 oz) • Formats: Balls (BY DEFAULT) or Cones (PLEASE PURCHASE) • Origin: Made in Italy ⌁ Texture & Feel • Textured, decorative, and lively • Lightweight but structured • Slightly crisp due to cotton base • Creates movement and dimension in fabric ⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special DOREEN is a true fancy yarn that can completely transform a project. It adds texture, lightness, and a very distinctive personality to your knitting. The small decorative bow-like elements create a subtle but visible structure that makes even basic stitches look interesting. This yarn is especially valuable when used together with other yarns. It can stabilize fibers that tend to stretch, such as viscose, and at the same time soften or slightly “wash out” stronger colors when held together. It is also an excellent choice for creating modern Chanel-style textures — adding dimension, irregularity, and that soft, sophisticated “fashion fabric” look that is very popular right now. ✧ Fiber Profile • Cotton: gives structure, breathability, and a clean look • Polyamide: reinforces the thread and keeps the decorative elements stable • Blend: lightweight, durable, and ideal for creative knitting ➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage I really recommend using this yarn together with something else. Yes, you can knit it on its own — especially if you want to keep the color bold and expressive — but in my experience, it becomes much more interesting when combined. When you hold it together with another yarn, it can soften the color and create a slightly washed-out, more complex look. I personally love this effect. For me, this is a “happy yarn.” It changes the mood of the project completely — makes it lighter, more playful, more alive. It’s also very practical: if you are working with something like viscose that tends to stretch, this yarn works as a stabilizer and helps the fabric behave much better. It’s one of those yarns that doesn’t just add texture — it changes the whole character of your knit. ⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage • Held together with other yarns for texture and structure • Summer tops and lightweight garments • Shawls and accessories • Decorative panels • Fashion-forward textured knitwear ➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT • With viscose or silk to stabilize and control stretch • With cotton or linen for breathable summer fabrics • With wool blends for contrast texture • Perfect companion yarn for Chanel-style garments • Ideal to add texture to simple base yarns ✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks • When used alone: approx. 2–3.5 mm • When combined: follow the main yarn • Adjust needle size depending on desired openness ⫯ Weaving Suitability • Suitable as a decorative or accent yarn • Adds texture and visual interest in woven fabrics ⟳ Care Instructions • Hand wash recommended • Lay flat to dry • Do not tumble dry • Handle gently to preserve decorative structure