Lana Grossa Cassata – fluffy merino effect yarn with colourful cotton nepps

Lana Grossa Cassata is a cuddly soft effect yarn made with extra fine merino fibres and playful cotton spots. This fluffy novelty yarn combines merino wool, polyamide and cotton into a lightweight strand with a modern, speckled look – perfect for knitters all over Europe who love Lana Grossa yarn with a twist. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Why choose Lana Grossa Cassata knitting yarn?

Composition & technical details

Cassata is made from approx. 54% extra fine merino virgin wool, 30% polyamide and 16% cotton. Each ball weighs 50 g and measures about 175 m. The recommended needle size is 5 mm, with a gauge of around 16 stitches x 22 rows for a 10 x 10 cm swatch. For a women’s sweater in size 38–40 you will typically need 4–5 balls. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Fluffy effect yarn with playful colour pops

Lana Grossa Cassata is a fluffy effect yarn with a soft halo and tiny colourful cotton “nepps” that create lively tweed-like dots in your knitting. The harmonious, mottled colourways add depth and movement to your fabric without any complicated colourwork – the yarn does all the work for you.

This type of knitting yarn is ideal for:

• Cosy sweaters and cardigans with light volume
• Casual scarves, cowls and wraps with speckled texture
• Modern hats, beanies and fun accessories
• Colour accents combined with solid merino yarns

Buy Lana Grossa knitting yarn online across Europe

Your Lana Grossa specialist in Sint-Truiden (Limburg)

If you want to buy knitting yarn online and still enjoy the service of a real yarn shop, our Lana Grossa store in Sint-Truiden (Limburg) and online shop are the perfect place. We stock a wide range of Lana Grossa knitting yarns, including Cassata, so customers from Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France and the rest of the EU can easily order high-quality merino effect yarns.

Finding the right type of yarn for your project

Not sure whether to choose a fluffy merino effect yarn, a classic merino yarn or another type of knitting yarn? We are happy to advise you on needle sizes, yardage and patterns that work beautifully with Lana Grossa Cassata. Its light, voluminous structure makes it perfect for garments and accessories where texture and colour are centre stage.

Cast on your next colourful project with Cassata

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced Lana Grossa fan, Cassata lets you create soft, comfortable and eye-catching pieces in premium knitting yarn. Order online or visit our Lana Grossa yarn shop in Sint-Truiden (Limburg) and discover how Cassata can add a playful, colourful twist to your knitting.