Loro Piana · Irish Fancy 5500 · 550m/100g (601yds/3.5oz) · 80% Cotton (Co) 20% Linen (Li)

Irish Fancy 5500 by Loro Piana represents the pinnacle of summer fiber production. Loro Piana is the world's most prestigious purveyor of fine fibers, renowned for sourcing the finest cotton and linen and processing them with unparalleled expertise. This luxurious blend combines 80% cotton with 20% linen in lace weight, delivering exceptional quality with superior softness, natural breathability, and refined luster. The Loro Piana treatment creates a blend with beautiful hand feel, elegant drape, and luxurious comfort beyond traditional cotton-linen yarns. Perfect for warm-weather garments where the world's finest summer fibers meet timeless sophistication and uncompromising luxury.

Versatile Use

Designed for multi-strand knitting, Irish Fancy 5500 transitions from lace to DK weight. Loro Piana cotton-linen creates fabrics with exceptional drape, natural breathability, refined structure, and elegant luster across strand counts. The linen content softens beautifully with each wash and wear while adding natural texture and cooling properties. Ideal for summer garments, year-round accessories, and projects where cotton-linen's seasonal comfort meets Loro Piana's luxury craftsmanship and refined elegance.

Fiber Content

80% Cotton (Co) 20% Linen (Li)

Yarn Weight & Meterage

Single strand (Lace): 550m/100g (601yds) • needles 2.5–3mm • hook 2.5–3mm

2 strands (DK): ~275m/100g (~301yds) • needles 4.5–5mm • hook 4.5–5mm

Project Yardage Estimates

Top/Tee

Single strand (Lace): 145–190g (800–1045m/875–1145yds)

2 strands (DK): 290–380g (795–1045m/870–1145yds)

Sweater

Single strand (Lace): 175–235g (960–1295m/1050–1415yds)

2 strands (DK): 350–475g (960–1305m/1050–1425yds)

Cardigan

Single strand (Lace): 220–310g (1210–1705m/1320–1865yds)

2 strands (DK): 435–620g (1195–1705m/1305–1865yds)

Care Instructions

Hand wash gently in cool water

Use mild detergent suitable for cotton and linen

Lay flat to dry on a horizontal surface

Do not wring, twist, or agitate

Can be ironed at medium-high temperature

Linen softens beautifully with each wash and wear

Steam at medium temperature if needed

Swatching Required

A washed and thoroughly dried swatch is essential. Cotton and linen may relax slightly after washing, and linen becomes softer with each wash and wear. The blend's characteristics 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.