Lion Brand Cottino Yarn

Cottino is a DK-weight cotton and merino blend designed by Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands in collaboration with Lion Brand. The cotton gives the fabric structure and keeps it cool, while the superwash merino adds softness and a little warmth. The result is a breathable, lightly draping yarn you can wear year-round, in anything from a summer tee to a fall cardigan or a baby blanket that will see the washing machine often.

A tight, high-ply twist keeps stitches crisp, so cables, texture, and colorwork all read clearly. Because cotton and wool take dye differently, each shade has a quiet marled depth instead of a flat solid. The 24-color palette runs from grounded neutrals and soft pastels to muted midtones and saturated brights, chosen to combine easily across color families.

Cottino is certified to OEKO-TEX Standard 100, meaning it has been independently tested for harmful substances. That makes it a sound choice for baby and children’s projects as well as garments and home accessories.

Why you’ll love Cottino

• Wearable in every season: Cotton keeps the fabric cool while merino adds gentle warmth, so finished pieces work year-round.
• Soft with structure: The cotton gives it body and the merino gives it softness, producing a lightweight fabric that drapes well.
• Crisp stitch definition: A 14-ply construction makes cables, textured stitches, and colorwork stand out.
• Easy care: It’s machine washable, so handmade pieces can be worn and used, not saved for special occasions. 
• Baby-friendly: OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification means it has been independently tested for harmful substances. 
• Generous yardage: Each 100 g ball holds 296 yards, so projects need fewer balls and fewer ends to weave in. 
• Colors that go together: The 24 shades span pastels, neutrals, brights, and muted midtones, and were chosen to pair easily across color families.
• Depth in every shade: Cotton and wool take dye differently, which gives each color a subtle marled look. 
• One yarn, many projects: It suits wraps, sweaters, tees, tanks, baby clothes, and blankets, for both knitting and crochet. 
• Luxury feel, everyday price: Cotton and superwash merino give Cottino the hand of a premium yarn, at a price that makes sweater quantities and blankets easy on the crafting budget