The price is per gram. Minimum order: 50g.
Profilo Fetuccia · Arcobaleno 1/5000 · 500m/100g (547yds/3.5oz) · 100% Cotton (Co)
Arcobaleno 1/5000 by Profilo Fetuccia is a premium 100% mercerized cotton yarn featuring distinctive multi-tonal dyeing that creates beautiful color variation throughout the skein. Mercerization enhances the cotton's natural properties, creating yarn with increased luster, superior strength, improved dye absorption for vibrant colors, and enhanced smoothness. This fingering-weight cotton delivers breathability, absorbency, and crisp stitch definition with a subtle sheen characteristic of high-quality mercerized cotton. The unique colorway adds visual interest to every project, creating stunning self-patterning effects.
Versatile Use
Arcobaleno 1/5000 transitions from fingering to DK weight. Mercerized cotton's enhanced qualities combined with the distinctive dyeing create fabrics with excellent drape, breathability, superior structure, and lustrous finish across both weights. Ideal for summer garments, year-round accessories, home goods, and projects where cotton's cooling properties meet artistic color expression. The fine gauge provides beautiful stitch definition that showcases the colorway.
Fiber Content
100% Cotton (Co)
Yarn Weight & Meterage
Single strand (Fingering): 500m/100g (547yds) • needles 3.5–4mm • hook 3.5–4mm
2 strands (DK): ~250m/100g (~273yds) • needles 4.5–5mm • hook 4.5–5mm
Project Yardage Estimates
Top/Tee
Single strand (Fingering): 160–215g (800–1075m/875–1175yds)
2 strands (DK): 320–420g (800–1050m/875–1150yds)
Sweater
Single strand (Fingering): 190–260g (960–1300m/1050–1420yds)
2 strands (DK): 385–520g (960–1300m/1050–1420yds)
Cardigan
Single strand (Fingering): 240–340g (1200–1700m/1310–1860yds)
2 strands (DK): 480–680g (1200–1700m/1310–1860yds)
Care Instructions
Hand wash in cool to warm water
Use mild detergent suitable for cotton
Lay flat to dry on a horizontal surface
Cotton can be ironed at medium-high temperature
May shrink slightly on first wash
Mercerized cotton maintains its luster with proper care
Steam at medium temperature if needed
Swatching Required
A washed and thoroughly dried swatch is essential. Mercerized cotton has minimal elasticity and may relax slightly after washing while maintaining its smooth luster. The mercerization process and unique dyeing affect drape and gauge, so accurate swatching ensures proper fit and yardage estimates.
Disclaimers
Color may appear different due to screen and lighting. Yarn is not eligible for return or exchange.