Lana Grossa knitting yarn – Soffio 038 petrol

Soffio 038 petrol knitting yarn is a beautiful choice for anyone who loves soft, lightweight yarn with a refined look. This shade of deep petrol gives projects a calm, modern style that works well for both everyday wear and special handmade pieces. When you work with this yarn, it feels airy and gentle in the hands, making it a lovely option for relaxed knitting time. Because of its balanced fiber blend and fine structure, it suits experienced makers as well as beginners who want a premium-feeling yarn that is still easy to enjoy.

This Lana Grossa yarn combines 60% merino superfine wool, 30% organic cotton, and 10% cashmere. That mix gives you the warmth of wool, the fresh touch of cotton, and the extra softness of cashmere. Each ball weighs 25 grams and offers an impressive 212 meters, so you get a lot of length for the weight. With a recommended needle size of 3.5 to 4 mm, it is ideal for light garments and elegant accessories. For a women’s size 38–40, around 7 balls are needed, which makes it easier to plan your next project and budget.

Features & benefits

One of the nicest things about Soffio 038 petrol is the way it looks in the finished fabric. Stitches appear neat and delicate, with a soft surface that still shows pattern details clearly enough for simple textures, fine ribs, and light lace. This means your knitting can look polished without feeling stiff or heavy.

The fabric has a smooth, comfortable drape, so finished items fall nicely and feel pleasant against the skin. This is especially important for scarves, shawls, and sweaters that you wear close to the neck or arms. Thanks to the long meterage, this knitting yarn also offers great value for money, especially if you enjoy making lightweight pieces with a luxurious touch from a trusted brand like Lana Grossa.

The tension is 29 stitches and 35 rows over 10 x 10 cm, so this yarn is well suited to finer projects where you want a clean and elegant result. Beginners will appreciate that it creates a refined look without needing overly complicated techniques.

Project ideas

• A soft scarf in petrol for everyday wear
• A lightweight shawl with simple lace or textured stitches
• A comfortable sweater for size 38–40 using about 7 balls
• A neat cardigan with a soft drape
• A hat or beanie with a smooth, lightweight feel
• Delicate baby knits for special gifts

Tips & care

It is always a good idea to knit a small swatch before you begin. This helps you check whether your tension matches the suggested gauge and lets you see how the petrol color looks in your chosen stitch pattern. If you are choosing colors for a larger project, petrol is easy to combine with neutrals like grey, cream, navy, or soft beige.

You can also pair this yarn with another fine yarn if you want to experiment with texture or color depth, but swatching first is important so the fabric does not become too dense. For care, treat finished items gently. Because this yarn contains merino, organic cotton, and cashmere, careful washing and drying will help keep the softness and shape looking good for longer. General safe care means handling your handmade pieces with a little extra attention.

If you are looking for a soft, elegant Lana Grossa option for your next knitting project, Soffio 038 petrol is a lovely color to pick and a pleasure to work with.

Everything for your project at Verelana

Verelana is a yarn shop offering knitting yarn as well as crochet yarn, and you can also find useful accessories such as knitting needles and crochet hooks. We sell both online and offline, so you can shop in the way that suits you best. Verelana is an official dealer of the Lana Grossa brand, and we offer a wide selection of Lana Grossa knitting yarn for knitters and crochet lovers alike.