Inspiration: Light & soft knit in MerinoCot
MerinoCot from Lana Gatto is a really nice choice for those of you who want to knit in a yarn quality that combines some of the best of merino and cotton. The yarn consists of 53% extra fine merino and 47% cotton, and the result is a soft, light and comfortable thread that feels nice against the skin and is perfect for projects you want to use close to the body. At Butik Smuksak, MerinoCot is carried in your own colors, and the quality is both Oeko-Tex certified and mulesing-free.
In this blog post, you will get an overview of what you can expect from MerinoCot in knitwear, what characterizes the yarn and what types of projects it is particularly suitable for. Finally, we show popular knit in MerinoCot, which you can be inspired by for your next knitting project.
Briefly about MerinoCot
- Material: 53% extra fine merino / 47% cotton
- Running length: approx. 50 g / 125 m
- Guide stick: 3.5–4 mm
- Knit strength: approx. 21–22 stitches per 10 cm
What type of yarn is MerinoCot?
MerinoCot is a merino/cotton yarn that combines the light and breathable nature of cotton with the softness and temperature-regulating properties of merino wool. This gives a yarn quality that feels lighter and cooler than pure wool, but still has more elasticity than a classic cotton yarn.
It is a versatile quality with a nice and even stitch pattern, which slides easily on the needles and works well for many different types of knitting.
How does MerinoCot feel in knitwear?
MerinoCot feels light, soft and comfortable. It doesn't have the dry or heavy feel that some cotton yarns can have, and at the same time it feels less warm and less woolly than pure merino.
This makes it a really nice intermediate item if you want to knit something that should be soft, usable and nice to wear over a large part of the year. The yarn is also a good choice for baby and children's knitting and for those who prefer wool in a slightly lighter and milder form.
What can you knit in MerinoCot?
MerinoCot opens up many possibilities, because the knitting strength on approx. 21–22 stitches per 10 cm suitable for many recipes. The yarn is particularly suitable for:
- blouses and sweaters
- tops and tees
- baby and children's knitwear
- light cardigans
- accessories that must be soft and comfortable against the skin
Let yourself be inspired by our knitting of popular recipes, where MerinoCot can be used as a yarn alternative.
Knit in MerinoCot
We have knitted a number of models in MerinoCot, so that you can get a better feel for how the yarn turns out in the finished knit. Here you can find inspiration for what MerinoCot is good for — and perhaps get ideas for your next project.
1) Yarn alternative for Anker's Summer blouse from PetiteKnit
Yarn: 1 thread MerinoCot fv. 14202 (replaced by 30139)
Consumption:
XS - 5 keys MerinoCot
S / M - 6 keys MerinoCot
L - 7 keys MerinoCot
XL / 2XL - 8 keys MerinoCot
3XL - 8-9 keys MerinoCot
4XL / 5XL - 10 keys MerinoCot
Find the recipe here.
2) Yarn alternative for Mussel Tee from LeKnit
Yarn: 1 thread MerinoCot fv. 14044
Consumption:
XXS - 6 keys MerinoCot
XS/S - 7 keys MerinoCot
S/M - 7 keys MerinoCot
L - 8 keys MerinoCot
XL/2XL - 8 keys MerinoCot
3XL - 9 keys MerinoCot
4XL/5XL - 10 keys MerinoCot
Find the recipe here.
3) Yarn alternative for Copenhagen Cardigan from PetiteKnit
Yarn: 1 thread MerinoCot fv. 8876
Consumption:
XS - 7 keys MerinoCot
S - 8 keys MerinoCot
M-XL - 9 keys MerinoCot
2XL-3XL - 10 keys MerinoCot
4XL-5XL - 12 keys MerinoCot
Find the recipe here.
4) Yarn alternative to Vest No. 10 from My Favorite Things Knitwear
Yarn: 1 thread MerinoCot fv. 14669
Consumption:
XS-XL - 6 keys MerinoCot
2XL-4XL - 8 keys MerinoCot
Find the recipe here.
5) Yarn alternative for Mia Summer Tee from Coco Amour Knitwear
Yarn: 1 thread MerinoCot fv. A6422
Consumption:
XS - 6 keys MerinoCot
S - 8 keys MerinoCot
M-L - 10 keys MerinoCot
XL-2XL - 12 keys MerinoCot
Find the recipe here.
6) Yarn alternative for Ingrid Summer Sweater from Gregoria Fibers
Yarn: 1 thread MerinoCot fv. 14351
Consumption:
Str. 1/2/3 - 10 keys MerinoCot
Str. 4/5/6 - 11 keys MerinoCot
Str. 7/8 - 12 keys MerinoCot
Str. 9 - 13 keys MerinoCot
Find the recipe here.
7) Yarn alternative for Vega Tee from LeKnit
Yarn: 1 thread MerinoCot fv. 19071
Consumption:
XXS-XS - 5 keys MerinoCot
S - 5-6 keys MerinoCot
M - 6 keys MerinoCot
L - 7 keys MerinoCot
XL-2XL - 8 keys MerinoCot
3XL-4XL - 9 keys MerinoCot
5XL - 10 keys MerinoCot
Find the recipe here.
8) Yarn for Northern Augustins No. 5 from Augustine
Yarn: 1 thread MerinoCot fv. A4953 + 14563
Consumption: As indicated in the recipe.
Find the recipe here.
9) Yarn alternative for June Top from PetiteKnit
Yarn: 1 thread MerinoCot fv. 14342 (discontinued)
Consumption:
XS - 3 keys MerinoCot
S-L - 4 keys MerinoCot
XL-2XL - 5 keys MerinoCot
3XL - 5-6 keys MerinoCot
Find the recipe here.
10) Yarn alternative for Peacock Tee from LeKnit
Yarn: 1 thread MerinoCot fv. 14342 (discontinued)
Consumption:
XS-S - 6 keys MerinoCot
M-L - 7 keys MerinoCot
XL-2 XL - 8 keys MerinoCot
Find the recipe here.
