Filpucci S.P.A. · Arabis 4200 · 420m/459yds per 100g/3.5oz · 100% Cotton (Co)

Arabis 4200 by Filpucci S.P.A. is a pure cotton ribbon yarn with a distinctly silky character. The thread is flat and tape-like, with a smooth, fluid surface that slides through the fingers with an almost frictionless ease and knits into fabric with a clean, defined surface and a subtle natural sheen. This is not the matte, slightly rough cotton of everyday yarn: Arabis 4200 has been processed to a silkiness that is immediately noticeable in the hand and visible in the finished fabric as a gentle, natural lustre.

The ribbon construction gives each stitch a slightly open, structured quality, with the flat tape lying cleanly in the fabric and creating a surface with a distinctive tactile and visual character. Cool, breathable, and with the honest freshness that only natural cotton can deliver, Arabis 4200 is a summer yarn of understated elegance.

Arabis 4200 works beautifully as a standalone yarn and as a companion thread, adding cotton's natural breathability and silky ribbon texture to any warm-weather combination.

Versatile Use

At 420m/100g, Arabis 4200 works in 1 or 2 strands for hand knitting and crochet. For machine knitting, finer strand combinations are equally possible. Ideal for summer tops, lightweight cardigans, shawls, and warm-weather garments where silky cotton texture and natural breathability define the design.

Fiber Content

100% Cotton (Co)

Yarn Weight & Meterage

1 strand (Fingering): 420m/459yds per 100g/3.5oz · needles 3.5–4mm · hook 3.5–4mm

2 strands (Worsted): 210m/230yds per 100g/3.5oz · needles 5.5–6mm · hook 5.5–6mm

Project Yardage Estimates

Top/Tee

1 strand = 420m/100g (Fingering): 190–238g (798–1000m / 874–1094yds)

2 strands = 210m/100g (Worsted): 381–476g (800–1000m / 876–1094yds)

Sweater

1 strand = 420m/100g (Fingering): 262–333g (1100–1399m / 1205–1531yds)

2 strands = 210m/100g (Worsted): 524–667g (1100–1401m / 1205–1533yds)

Cardigan

1 strand = 420m/100g (Fingering): 333–429g (1399–1802m / 1531–1973yds)

2 strands = 210m/100g (Worsted): 667–857g (1401–1800m / 1533–1971yds)

Care Instructions

Machine wash gentle cycle at 30°C or hand wash in cool water

Use a mild detergent suitable for cotton

Lay flat to dry on a horizontal surface

Do not wring or twist

Iron at medium temperature if necessary

Swatching Required

A washed and thoroughly dried swatch is essential. Cotton has no natural elasticity and the ribbon construction may relax and drape further after washing, altering both gauge and hand feel. 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.