Profilo – Lino | Soft Salmon
Lino by Profilo is a high-meterage pure linen yarn designed for breathable, architectural summer garments. With its dry hand, refined drape, and crisp texture, it brings timeless elegance and quiet strength to every stitch. Ideal for multi-strand construction, this linen offers structure, movement, and cool comfort — perfect for minimalist basics and elevated seasonal pieces alike.
🌿 Fiber Content
✔ 100% Linen – breathable, crisp, and naturally lustrous
⚖️ Yarn Weight & Meterage
✔ 1300m/100g (1421yds/3.5oz) – fine gauge linen, intended for multi-strand use
🧶 Needles, Hooks & Strand Options
✔ 4 strands – 2.0–2.5mm / US 0–1.5 (minimum recommended)
✔ 5–6 strands – 3.0–4.0mm / US 2.5–6
✔ 7+ strands – 4.0–5.0mm / US 6–8
🔸 Yarn Weight Equivalents
✔ 4 strands – Lace
✔ 5 strands – Light Fingering
✔ 6 strands – Sport
✔ 7+ strands – DK
🪢 Weaving Yarn Standard
✔ Ultra-fine – NM 13.0 / Tex 77 / YPP 6370
📌 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
✔ Cool and breathable – ideal for warm weather
✔ Naturally structured – excellent stitch definition and shape retention
✔ Matte sheen – timeless linen finish
✔ Great for hand & machine knitting
🎨 Color Description
Soft Salmon – A tender blend of coral and blush tones with a gentle linen matte finish. This shade adds understated warmth and graceful charm to relaxed summer garments and refined silhouettes.
👕 Perfect For
Delicate tanks, romantic tops, relaxed tees, linen dresses, and transitional accessories
📏 Yardage Estimates (for sizes S–M)
• Top or tee (short sleeve) – 180–230g (2340–2990m / 2559–3271yds / 6.3–8.1oz)
• Pullover (long sleeve) – 270–350g (3510–4550m / 3839–4975yds / 9.5–12.3oz)
• Cardigan – 350–400g (4550–5200m / 4975–5687yds / 12.3–14.1oz)
• Scarf or wrap – 120–180g (1560–2340m / 1700–2559yds / 4.2–6.3oz)
💡 Care Instructions
We recommend gentle hand washing in cool water. Dry flat and shape while damp. Expect natural softening with wear.
📌 Color Disclaimer
While we strive to present colors accurately, slight variations may occur due to lighting and screen settings.
⚠️ Swatching Required
Fiber behavior varies. Please knit or weave a swatch before starting your project. This yarn is not superwash-treated.