Pinori Filati – Fantasticot | Summer Lagoon

Fantasticot by Pinori Filati is a modern Italian yarn designed for stylish, high-performance summer garments. Blending breathable cotton with elastic PBT and durable polyamide, this yarn offers a lightweight, shape-retaining fabric that stays comfortable all day long. The Summer Lagoon shade is a breezy turquoise melange, reminiscent of tropical waters — fresh, uplifting, and casually elegant.

🌿 Fiber Content
✔ 53% Cotton – breathable, soft, and skin-friendly
✔ 27% PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate) – adds elasticity and bounce
✔ 20% Polyamide – enhances strength and long-term wear

⚖️ Yarn Weight & Meterage
✔ 350m/100g (383yds/3.5oz) – sport-weight base with light stretch

🧶 Needles, Hooks & Strand Options
✔ 1 strand – 3.5–4.5mm (US 4–7) – for sport-weight structure
✔ 2 strands – 5.0–6.0mm (US 8–10) – for soft DK-like body
✔ Suitable for 5th-class machine knitting

🔸 Yarn Weight Equivalents
✔ 1 strand – Sport
✔ 2 strands – DK

🪢 Weaving Yarn Standard
✔ Modern Stretch Blend – NM 3.5 / Tex 286 / YPP 1700

📌 Weaving Disclaimer
Please note: Weaving results may vary depending on loom settings, tension, and weaving technique. We recommend testing a small sample before starting a project.

✨ Key Features
✔ Lightweight cotton blend – breathable and comfortable
✔ Shape-retaining elasticity – maintains form without sagging
✔ Durable with stretch – ideal for fitted and activewear knits
✔ Heathered melange texture – modern look with depth

🎨 Color Description
Summer Lagoon – a vibrant turquoise melange with cool undertones, echoing the clarity of tropical waters; lively, refreshing, and perfect for sunny days

👕 Perfect For
✔ Summer tops, fitted tees, sporty sweaters, travel-friendly layers, and casual cardigans

📏 Yardage Estimates (for sizes S–M)
✔ Top or tee – 200–250g (700–875m / 766–957yds / 7.0–8.8oz)
✔ Sweater – 300–400g (1050–1400m / 1149–1277yds / 10.6–14.1oz)
✔ Cardigan – 350–450g (1225–1575m / 1340–1722yds / 12.3–15.9oz)
✔ Scarf or wrap – 150–200g (525–700m / 574–766yds / 5.3–7.0oz)

💡 Care Instructions
Hand wash gently in cool water with mild detergent. Lay flat to dry. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve elasticity and color.

📌 Color Disclaimer
Please note that actual colors may vary slightly due to monitor settings and lighting conditions.

⚠️ Swatching Required
Fiber behavior varies. Please knit or weave a swatch before starting your project. This yarn is not superwash-treated.