Lana Grossa
Hand-knitting yarns developed with Italian spinning partners
- German brand
- Italian mill partners
- Seasonal collections
- Wool and plant fibres
Lana Grossa is a German hand-knitting yarn brand with a collection that combines established ranges and seasonal materials. Its official account places long relationships with Italian spinning mills at the centre of yarn development. The result is a catalogue to explore by construction and fibre as well as colour, especially when choosing materials for a garment.
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A brand connected with spinning expertise
The company dates its establishment to 1972. Its history emphasises cooperation with Italian manufacturers and the development of yarns for changing knitting and fashion interests. This gives the collection a design-led identity without making every seasonal yarn a direct replacement for an older one.
For knitters returning to a pattern booklet, the full product name is therefore essential. A current yarn may share a visual style or recommended needle size with a discontinued range while differing in composition and length.
Read the material breakdown as well as the name
Solo Lino is a useful example of the detail that can sit behind a product name. Its official product information distinguishes linen from a linen-derived viscose component. A name associated with linen does not make the strand equivalent to a pure flax yarn.
That distinction can matter when comparing alternatives. Look at the formal fibre declaration and the washed fabric instead of making a decision from the headline material alone. Regenerated and natural fibres should remain visible in the comparison, even when both originate from the same plant.
For other Lana Grossa ranges, identify the feature the pattern relies on: a smooth stitch surface, a brushed texture or a particular strand construction. Combine that information with gauge and total metreage. Seasonal colour changes are another reason to check the actual product before purchasing all the yarn for a project.
- Fiber mix
- merino54%cotton19%nylon7%alpaca5%
- Price per skein
- DKK 25.00–DKK 159.00
- yarn lines
- 58
- Needles
- 1.5–10 mm
- Typical gauge
- 10–34sts / 10 cm
Where to buy
Rito
55 yarns
Ritohobby
51 yarns
Rito.se
46 yarns
GarnbyJacobsen
8 yarns
Hobbygarn
4 yarns
All Lana Grossa yarns
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Merino Uno
100% merino
- 20
- sts
- 250
- m/100g
- 4
- mm
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Popcorn
100% cotton
- 20
- sts
- 250
- m/100g
- 5
- mm
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Bottoni
53% cotton · 24% bamboo · 23% merino
- 18
- sts
- 250
- m/100g
- 5
- mm
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Promessa
70% cotton · 30% nylon
- 20
- sts
- 250
- m/100g
- 5
- mm
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Landlust Alpaca Merino 160
100% merino
- 20
- sts
- 250
- m/100g
- 4
- mm
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Linarte Unicolor
40% bamboo · 30% cotton · 20% linen · 10% nylon
- 23
- sts
- 250
- m/100g
- 4
- mm
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Natural Alpaca Pelo
63% cotton · 31% alpaca · 6% merino
- 17
- sts
- 250
- m/100g
- 6
- mm
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Tencellino Garn
55% linen · 49% lyocell
- —
- sts
- 250
- m/100g
- 4
- mm
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Pelo Cashmere
54% cotton · 33% alpaca · 10% cashmere · 3% wool
- 17
- sts
- 250
- m/100g
- 6
- mm
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Cool Wool Big
100% merino
- 19
- sts
- 240
- m/100g
- 4
- mm
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Summer Softness
80% cotton · 20% merino
- 17
- sts
- 260
- m/100g
- 6
- mm
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Cool Wool Big Vintage
100% merino
- 19
- sts
- 240
- m/100g
- 4
- mm
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Solo Lino
100% linen
- 25
- sts
- 240
- m/100g
- 4–4
- mm
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Lucciola
29% nylon · 24% merino · 22% bamboo · 20% alpaca
- 15.5
- sts
- 260
- m/100g
- 5
- mm
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Torto
90% cotton · 10% nylon
- 20
- sts
- 240
- m/100g
- 4
- mm
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Cara
57% alpaca · 33% cotton · 10% merino
- 21
- sts
- 240
- m/100g
- 4
- mm
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Cosmo
100% cotton
- —
- sts
- 260
- m/100g
- —
- mm
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Chiaro
60% merino · 28% bamboo · 12% nylon
- 18
- sts
- 240
- m/100g
- 5
- mm
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Alpaca Moda Garn 12 Gul
74% alpaca · 13% nylon · 13% merino
- 13
- sts
- 270
- m/100g
- 7
- mm
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Mohair Moda
70% mohair · 20% merino · 10% nylon
- 15
- sts
- 280
- m/100g
- 6–7
- mm
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Cotonella Garn 1
100% cotton
- 26
- sts
- 280
- m/100g
- 5
- mm
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Soft Cotton Unicolor
- 20
- sts
- 280
- m/100g
- 4
- mm
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Milano
50% alpaca · 40% merino · 10% nylon
- 15
- sts
- 280
- m/100g
- 5
- mm
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Spuma
80% merino · 20% nylon
- 20
- sts
- 220
- m/100g
- 7
- mm
Questions about Lana Grossa
Washing, weights, natural fibres and substitutes — answers drawn from the Lana Grossa yarns in our catalogue.
Is Lana Grossa a German or Italian brand?+
Lana Grossa is a German company whose official history describes longstanding partnerships with Italian spinning mills. Brand location and yarn manufacturing location are separate details.
When was Lana Grossa established?+
Its official German company introduction states 1972. The brand connects its development with hand-knitting yarns and relationships with Italian textile manufacturers.
Is Solo Lino pure linen?+
No. The product page lists 80% linen-derived viscose and 20% linen. Check the current label and version rather than treating the range name as a complete composition statement.
Can a new Lana Grossa yarn replace a discontinued range?+
It may, but a seasonal resemblance is insufficient. Compare the original fibre mix, construction, gauge and length, then wash a swatch to check the fabric before adapting the pattern.