The price is per gram. Minimum order: 50g.
Ecafil – Zambia | Evening Blue
Zambia by Ecafil is a refined Italian cotton yarn with a matte surface and elegant softness. Lightweight and breathable, it offers comfort for warm-weather garments and everyday wear. With its crisp stitch definition and natural drape, Zambia is perfect for minimalist designs, baby knits, and fluid silhouettes that feel as good as they look.
🌿 Fiber Content
✔ 100% Cotton – breathable, soft, and gentle on the skin
⚖️ Yarn Weight & Meterage
✔ 420m/100g (459yds/3.5oz) – light cotton yarn suitable for single or multi-strand use
🧶 Needles, Hooks & Strand Options
✔ 1 strand — 2.0–2.5mm (US 0–1.5) – fingering weight
✔ 2 strands — 3.0mm (US 2.5) – sport weight
✔ 3 strands — 4.0mm (US 6) – DK weight
🔸 Yarn Weight Equivalents
✔ 1 strand — Fingering
✔ 2 strands — Sport
✔ 3 strands — DK
🪢 Weaving Yarn Standard
✔ Light – NM 4.2 / Tex 238 / YPP 1926
📌 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
✔ 100% cotton – breathable and skin-friendly
✔ Matte surface – clean and elegant finish
✔ Excellent drape – fluid yet structured
✔ Defined texture – perfect for openwork and minimal stitches
🎨 Color Description
Evening Blue – A rich, velvety navy with a soft matte finish. Reminiscent of the sky just after sunset, this grounded and sophisticated shade brings quiet elegance to modern cotton knits.
👕 Perfect For
Effortless summer sweaters, minimalist tanks, breathable cardigans, and refined babywear.
📏 Yardage Estimates (for sizes S–M)
• Top or tee: 120–190g (500–800m / 547–875yds / 4.2–6.7oz)
• Sweater: 215–290g (900–1200m / 984–1312yds / 7.6–10.2oz)
• Cardigan: 260–335g (1100–1400m / 1203–1531yds / 9.2–11.8oz)
• Baby set or top: 70–100g (300–400m / 328–437yds / 2.5–3.5oz)
💡 Care Instructions
We recommend gentle hand washing in cool water with mild detergent. Lay flat to dry to maintain the yarn’s softness and structure.
📌 Color Disclaimer
Please note: actual color may vary slightly due to screen settings and lighting. Always swatch before starting your project.
⚠️ Swatching Required
Fiber behavior varies. Please knit or weave a swatch before starting your project. This yarn is not superwash-treated.