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Schachenmayr Catania 20g Minis

Schachenmayr’s well-known and popular 100% mercerized cotton yarn, Catania, is a high-quality yarn with a beautiful, soft touch and drape. Inherently lightweight and breathable, this yarn is ideal for knitting and crocheting wearable items. It is also perfect for creating garments, toys, and accessories for infants and children and is particularly well-known as a fabulous yarn for amigurumi. The lovely stitch definition makes this yarn a showstopper with intricate stitch patterns.

Please note: We recommend washing items made using this yarn at 60 degrees initially to prevent color bleeding in subsequent washes. Thereafter this yarn is washable up to 40 degrees. Certified in accordance with the Oeko-Tex Standard 100.

Great for: amigurumi and soft toys, bags, blankets, granny squares, mild weather sweaters, tank tops, and more!

  • Weight: sport (12 wpi)
  • Texture: plied
  • Yardage/Meters: 50 meters (55 yards)
  • Skein weight: 20 grams (0.7 ounces)
  • Gauge: 26.0 sts = 4 inches
  • Recommended needle size: US 1.5-4 or 2.5-3.5 mm
  • Recommended hook size: C-E or 2.5-3.5 mm
  • Fiber Content: 100% mercerized cotton
  • Dye Method: machine dyed
  • Hand: glossy and smooth
  • Sheen: light sheen
  • Care: machine wash, dry flat
  • Country of Origin: Hungary