SCHEDA RAPIDA: Composition: 100% Printed gradient cotton | Production: Made in Italy | Weight: 50 grams | Length: 125 meters | Recommended needles: 4-5 mm | Recommended crochet hook: 3-4 mm | Effect: automatic gradient/ombré

TECHNICAL OVERVIEW: What are you really buying?

Discover everything you need to know about Donny Pattern: from cotton’s technical features to the best stitch types, plus tips for getting the most out of its gradients in every creative project.

1. What kind of cotton is Donny Pattern? Composition and features

Donny Pattern is made from 100% natural printed cotton, produced entirely in Italy through processes that respect the fiber and preserve its intrinsic qualities. Because it’s pure cotton, the yarn is naturally hypoallergenic, breathable, and biodegradable—ideal for sensitive skin and for projects for newborns and children.

The printing technique used to create the shading ensures vivid colors and good colorfastness over time. Unlike mélange yarns (fiber dyed before spinning), with printed cotton the color variation is applied directly to the finished strand, creating gradual gradients and color patterns that are always slightly different from one yarn ball to another within the same batch. For this reason, on Tessiland the batch/lot number is always visible on the product page: an exclusive advantage that lets you buy multiple yarn balls from the same dye bath and achieve consistent results across your work.

2. Donny Pattern for crochet or knitting: what works best?

Donny Pattern is highly versatile for both crochet and knitting, with different—but equally appreciated—looks.

• Crochet(3-4 mm recommended): lace stitches such as the fan stitch, pineapple stitch, or wave stitch highlight the yarn’s gradients beautifully, creating color play that changes with every pass. Single crochet and crab stitch also give compact, richly colored results for accessories and bags.
• Knitting(4-5 mm recommended): stockinette stitch, 1x1 ribbing, and textured stitches showcase the color transitions in an elegant, orderly way. For shawls and blankets, knitted lace creates an almost painterly effect.
• Pro tip: alternating Donny Pattern with a matching solid-color yarn is a very effective technique to balance gradients and add structure to the finished piece.

3. What projects is Donny Pattern suitable for?

Thanks to its lightness, softness, and shaded colors, Donny Pattern is a highly versatile yarn suited to a wide range of projects:

• Baby and newborn items: bodysuits, little sweaters, cardigans, hats, and blankets benefit from cotton’s gentle feel and from gradients that make each piece unique—without the complexity of jacquard techniques.
• Adult garments: summer tops, lacy tees, lightweight shawls, shrugs, and spring cardigans pair perfectly with Donny Pattern in warm seasons, thanks to cotton’s breathability.
• Accessories: bags, pouches, headbands, coasters, and potholders are perfect projects for using up leftover yarn balls.
• Home décor: crocheted plant hangers, placemats, and table runners gain a distinctive character thanks to the yarn’s natural color transitions.

4. Gradients and dye lots: what to know before you buy

Printed gradient cotton like Donny Pattern naturally shows slight color variation from one lot to another: since it’s a printing process, the intensity or placement of the gradients may differ slightly depending on the production lot. This is not a defect, but an inherent feature of these yarns that makes them charming and unique every time.

For projects that require multiple yarn balls, it’s essential to buy the same dye lot. Tessiland is the only e-commerce in Italy to display the batch/lot number directly on the product page, enabling a truly informed purchase. If a lot runs out while you’re completing an order, the Tessiland support team — made up of real people, not bots — is available to help you find the best solution. A practical tip: alternate yarn balls every two or three rows to smooth out any tiny differences between yarn balls from the same lot.

5. Donny Pattern: Italian quality and value for money

Donny Pattern is produced entirely in Italy, ensuring high quality control throughout the supply chain, from fiber selection to final finishing. The use of cleaner manufacturing technologies preserves the natural softness of the cotton and long-lasting color performance, without compromising the fiber’s qualities.

With 125 meters per 50 grams, Donny Pattern offers generous yardage that makes it competitive among quality printed cottons. Tessiland’s value-for-money offering—combined with the ability to buy by dye lot in full transparency—makes it one of the smartest choices for anyone who wants a reliable gradient cotton yarn without giving up real savings.

Care: How to keep your pieces looking great over time

The cotton in Donny Pattern is a durable fiber, but it does require a bit of care—especially to preserve the vibrancy of the gradients over time. Follow these simple tips to keep your makes looking like new:

• First washes by hand: for new garments, prefer the first one or two washes by hand with lukewarm water and mild soap, so colors can settle and the piece keeps its shape.
• Washing machine on a delicate cycle: afterward, you can machine wash at max 40°C on a delicate or wool program, using a protective laundry bag.
• No bleach: never use bleach or chlorine-based products, which would damage natural fibers and alter the yarn’s gradients.
• Dry flat: lay the piece flat to dry on a clean surface, away from direct heat sources and intense sunlight, to avoid stretching and fading.
• Iron at a moderate temperature: if needed, iron at no more than 150°C, always placing a damp cloth between the iron and the fabric to protect the fibers.
• Storage: store unused yarn balls in a cool, dry place away from direct light to preserve color brilliance over time.

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