Alpes Manifattura Filati SRL · Compact 3/5000 · 1660m/100g (1816yds/3.5oz) · 100% Cotton (Co)

Compact 3/5000 by Alpes Manifattura Filati SRL is a super-fine 100% cotton yarn offering exceptional versatility and pure natural fiber performance. This premium compact-spun cotton delivers breathability, absorbency, and crisp stitch definition with reduced pilling and enhanced durability. The compact spinning process creates a smoother, stronger yarn with excellent structure. The super-fine construction allows for multiple strand combinations, creating fabrics ranging from delicate fingering weight to substantial DK weight.

Versatile Use

Designed for multi-strand knitting, Compact 3/5000 transitions from fingering through sport and DK weight. Compact-spun cotton's enhanced qualities shine across all strand counts, creating fabrics with excellent drape, breathability, superior structure, and long-lasting wear. Ideal for summer garments, year-round accessories, home goods, and projects where cotton's cooling properties meet durability. The fine gauge provides beautiful stitch definition for textured patterns.

Fiber Content

100% Cotton (Co)

Yarn Weight & Meterage

4 strands (Fingering): ~415m/100g (~454yds) • needles 3.5–4mm • hook 3.5–4mm

5 strands (Sport): ~332m/100g (~363yds) • needles 4–4.5mm • hook 4–4.5mm

6 strands (DK): ~276m/100g (~302yds) • needles 4.5–5mm • hook 4.5–5mm

7 strands (DK): ~237m/100g (~259yds) • needles 5–5.5mm • hook 5–5.5mm

Project Yardage Estimates

Top/Tee

4 strands (Fingering): 195–255g (800–1060m/875–1160yds)

5 strands (Sport): 240–315g (800–1045m/875–1145yds)

6 strands (DK): 290–380g (800–1050m/875–1150yds)

7 strands (DK): 335–440g (795–1045m/870–1140yds)

Sweater

4 strands (Fingering): 230–315g (960–1305m/1050–1425yds)

5 strands (Sport): 290–390g (960–1295m/1050–1415yds)

6 strands (DK): 350–470g (965–1300m/1055–1420yds)

7 strands (DK): 405–545g (960–1295m/1050–1415yds)

Cardigan

4 strands (Fingering): 290–410g (1200–1700m/1310–1860yds)

5 strands (Sport): 360–515g (1195–1710m/1305–1870yds)

6 strands (DK): 435–615g (1200–1700m/1310–1860yds)

7 strands (DK): 505–715g (1195–1695m/1305–1855yds)

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

Steam at medium temperature if needed

Swatching Required

A washed and thoroughly dried swatch is essential. Compact-spun cotton has minimal elasticity and may relax slightly after washing while maintaining its smooth structure. The yarn's compact construction and strand count significantly 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.