Lang Yarns SWEET Cotton and Viscose Yarn

Lang Yarns SWEET: silky character for warmer days

SWEET brings together 55% cotton and 45% viscose in a yarn created for spring and summer knitting. Its smooth touch, gentle silky sheen and fluid drape give finished fabric a graceful look without feeling rigid. It is an inviting choice when you want the pleasure of soft yarn on the needles and a project that moves beautifully when worn.

A sweater, top or carefully worked shawl can represent many hours of knitting. Choosing the yarn thoughtfully is therefore about more than its material cost: your time deserves a fibre blend suited to the pattern and the way you want the finished piece to feel. SWEET has a buttery-smooth handle that can be assessed against the neck with a washed swatch before you cast on. This simple check helps you decide whether the touch and drape are right for a garment worn close to the skin.

A smooth knitting experience and expressive stitches

The even, sleek surface travels pleasantly over the needles, making each row enjoyable to work. Its soft shine also interacts attractively with the structure of the fabric. Stocking stitch can create a calm, luminous surface, while ribs, lace and textured motifs gain interest through changing light. For an elaborate pattern, knit a generous swatch first so you can see exactly how the sheen, stitch definition and drape work with your chosen design.

With 135 metres in each 50 g ball and a recommended needle size of 3.5 to 4 mm, SWEET is well suited to warm-season projects. Consider flowing pullovers, cardigans, tops, shawls and smaller accessories. The palette contains 30 colours, giving you room to plan a single-colour garment or a considered colour combination. For one continuous project, it is sensible to purchase the required quantity together and check the information printed on the ball bands.

Protect your knitting time with a proper swatch

The stated tension is 22 stitches and 31 rows over 10 cm. Use this as your starting point, then adjust your needle size if necessary to match the pattern. Personal tension, needle material and stitch pattern can all affect the resulting dimensions and fabric. Measuring your own swatch is the most reliable way to plan the fit and understand the finished drape before committing hours to the full piece.

Care is another important part of project preparation. Lang Yarns recommends using detergent for fine wash without softener. Treat your swatch in the same way before taking its final measurements. This lets you observe the fabric after cleaning and make informed decisions about gauge, feel and the suitability of the yarn for your intended project.

Product details

Composition: 55% cotton, 45% viscose
Length: 135 m per 50 g ball
Needles: 3.5 to 4 mm
Tension: 22 stitches and 31 rows to 10 cm
Season: Spring and summer
Colour range: 30 colours
Care: Use detergent for fine wash without softener

Explore the colours of SWEET and choose the shade that will bring a smooth touch, fluid movement and subtle shine to your next spring or summer project.