ÉCLAIR by Lana Gatto is a luxury Italian paillettes yarn with approx. 130m per 25g, created as a limited 125-Year Anniversary edition, designed to add refined sparkle to sweaters, shawls, evening garments, and couture-style knitwear. This fine-weight decorative yarn features a delicate gradient thread combined with micro rainbow sequins, producing elegant light reflection and a truly high-end finish.

This is not a standard yarn — ÉCLAIR is designed as a carry-along strand. When held together with merino, cashmere, mohair, or silk, it instantly transforms simple fabric into something luminous, festive, and visually striking. It can also be used alone for sheer, delicate accessories, but its true strength is in elevating other yarns.

▣ Product Specifications
• Manufacturer: Lana Gatto, Italy
• Article: ÉCLAIR — 125 Years Anniversary Limited Collection
• Fiber Content: 100% Polyester
• Yarn Category: Fancy / Sequin / Extra Fine
• Yardage: approx. 130 m / 142 yd per 25 g (0.88 oz)
• Format: Factory-wound balls (25 grams each)
• Origin: Made in Italy

⌁ Texture & Feel
• Smooth, lightweight base thread
• Micro paillettes (approx. 1–1.5 mm) spaced along the strand
• Soft and flexible, not stiff
• Elegant sparkle with subtle rainbow effect
• Designed for layering, not structure

⚑ Why This Yarn Is Special
This yarn is part of a limited anniversary release and is not widely available. The combination of gradient thread and micro-sequins creates a refined sparkle that feels more couture than flashy. It allows makers to achieve a luxury, designer-level finish without complex techniques.

✧ Fiber Profile
• Polyester base — flexibility, strength, and stability for sequins
• Metallized/paillettes effect — light reflection and decorative sparkle

➤ IMPORTANT — Yarn Usage
• Designed primarily as a carry-along yarn
• Not intended for full fabric knitting in a single strand
• Best combined with soft yarns (merino, mohair, cashmere, silk)
• Ideal for adding sparkle to garments and accessories
• Suitable for knitting and crochet

➤ What This Yarn Does in Your Project
• Adds elegant sparkle and light reflection
• Elevates simple stitches into statement fabric
• Creates a refined, high-end designer look
• Works beautifully for evening wear and special pieces
• I highly recommend zooming in on the photos to see the true texture, sparkle, and detail of this yarn

This is a perfect “luxury accent yarn” — small addition, major visual impact.

⋔ Recommended Yarn Usage
• Carry-along strand for sweaters and garments
• Shawls and wraps (held with another yarn)
• Holiday and evening knitwear
• Decorative accents: cuffs, collars, stripes
• Crochet embellishments and trims
• Special-occasion accessories

➤ Approximate Yarn Usage
• Sweater (carry-along): 25–75 g (1–3 balls)
• Shawl / wrap: 25–50 g (1–2 balls)
• Accent details: 25 g (1 ball)
• Full decorative projects: varies depending on design

➤ Recommended Pairings From iDOKNiT
• Superkid Mohair / Silk — soft halo with sparkle
• Merino — adds structure and contrast
• Cashmere blends — ultra-soft luxury finish
• Cotton — crisp summer sparkle
• Linen / Viscose — fluid drape with shine

✦ Recommended Needles / Hooks
• Use same size as your main yarn
• No need to adjust unless changing fabric density

⫯ Weaving Suitability
• Suitable as decorative weft
• Best for accent work rather than full fabric
• Adds sparkle and dimension to textile pieces

⟳ Care Instructions
• Hand wash cold
• Do not wring or twist
• Lay flat to dry
• Store loosely to preserve sequins