Astrofil · Summer 450 · 45m/100g (49yds/3.5oz) · 80% Viscose (Vi) 20% Polyester (PL)

Summer 450 by Astrofil is a flat, ribbon-style T-shirt yarn — a wide, fabric-tape thread with a soft, textile hand and a naturally elastic recovery that makes it instantly recognisable to anyone who has worked with this yarn category. The tape is smooth, slightly stretchy, and pleasant to handle, with a matte surface and a fluid drape that sets viscose-based T-shirt yarns apart from their cotton counterparts.

80% viscose gives the tape its softness, natural sheen, and fluid movement, while 20% polyester adds the dimensional stability and resilience that keeps the flat ribbon from losing its shape in finished pieces. The combination produces a yarn that is easy to work, satisfying in the hand, and remarkably versatile across a wide range of projects.

Summer 450 is a yarn designed for making things that are used and handled — bags, hats, baskets, table mats, rugs, and accessories where structure, durability, and a clean, tactile finish are exactly what is needed.

Versatile Use

Summer 450 is a jumbo-weight T-shirt yarn designed to be worked as is on large needles or a crochet hook. It is equally at home in knitting and crochet, and performs particularly well in crochet where the flat tape can be manipulated into firm, structured fabric. For machine knitting, finer strand combinations are equally possible. Ideal for bags, market totes, hats, rugs, table mats, plant holders, and any accessory or home project where bold texture and durable construction define the piece.

Fiber Content

80% Viscose (Vi) · 20% Polyester (PL)

Yarn Weight & Meterage

1 strand (Jumbo): 45m/100g (49yds) · needles 10–15mm · hook 10–15mm

Please Note

This yarn is unwound into skeins only. After the order is assembled, the cone will be removed with a refund.

Care Instructions

Hand wash gently in cool water

Use a mild detergent suitable for viscose and synthetic blends

Lay flat to dry on a horizontal surface

Do not wring, twist, or agitate

Viscose becomes weaker when wet — handle with extra care

Do not tumble dry

Swatching Required

A washed and thoroughly dried swatch is essential. Viscose may relax and stretch after washing, altering both gauge and the dimensions of finished pieces. This is particularly important for structured items like bags and hats where fit and shape are critical.

Disclaimers

Color may appear different due to screen and lighting. Yarn is not eligible for return or exchange.