Profilo – Egitto | Sand Oat
Egitto by Profilo is an elegant pure linen yarn with a crisp, dry hand and subtle sheen — ideal for creating breathable, structured summer garments. Its ultra-high meterage invites creative layering and textural exploration. The Sand Oat shade is a soft, sun-washed beige with calming oat undertones — beachy, balanced, and endlessly versatile.
🌿 Fiber Content
✔ 100% Linen – strong, breathable, moisture-wicking, and naturally textured
⚖️ Yarn Weight & Meterage
✔ 1600m/100g (1750yds/3.5oz) – laceweight yarn, designed for multi-strand use
🧶 Needles, Hooks & Strand Options
✔ 3 strands – 2.0–2.5mm (US 0–1.5) – minimum recommended
✔ 4–6 strands – 3.0–4.0mm (US 2.5–6)
✔ 7+ strands – 4.0–5.0mm (US 6–8)
🔸 Yarn Weight Equivalents
✔ 3 strands – Light Fingering
✔ 4–5 strands – Sport
✔ 6–7 strands – DK
✔ 8+ strands – Worsted or Aran
🪢 Weaving Yarn Standard
✔ Fine Weaving Yarn – NM 16 / Tex 62.5 / YPP 7000
📌 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
✔ Crisp, dry texture – holds structure beautifully
✔ Breathable and natural – perfect for summer layers
✔ Subtle sheen – a refined finish with rustic charm
✔ Long-lasting – linen improves with each wash and wear
🎨 Color Description
Sand Oat – a breezy, sun-washed beige with soft oat undertones; calming, beachy, and effortlessly neutral
👕 Perfect For
✔ Structured summer tops, sleeveless shells, lightweight layering pieces, and breezy cardigans
📏 Yardage Estimates (multi-strand use)
✔ Top or tee – 100–150g (2800–4200m / 3062–4594yds / 3.5–5.3oz)
✔ Sweater – 200–250g (5600–7000m / 6125–7656yds / 7.0–8.8oz)
✔ Cardigan – 250–300g (7000–8400m / 7656–9188yds / 8.8–10.6oz)
✔ Scarf or wrap – 80–120g (2240–3360m / 2450–3675yds / 2.8–4.2oz)
💡 Care Instructions
We recommend gentle hand washing in cool water with mild detergent. Lay flat to dry.
📌 Color Disclaimer
Please note that actual colors may vary slightly due to monitor settings and lighting conditions.
⚠️ Swatching Required
Fiber behavior varies. Please knit or weave a swatch before starting your project. This yarn is not superwash-treated.