Mediterranean looks – 2021 Summer in a full-color

Our journey through 2021 Spring/Summer fashion colors has come to an end. Just a few days before the official start of the most awaited season, we say goodbye with two shades with enchanting Mediterranean looks, sea blue and sunset hues. As always, the yarns of Lana Gatto Classic Collection accompany us. Bikinis for Mediterranean looks […]

Crochet Hair Accessories – Give your haircut a unique style!

hair accessories

A fashionista knows it. To get the perfect look hair accessories count too! So, on the head sprout precious details that harmonize with style and personality of the wearer. Every season has its novelties, which catwalks anticipate and celebrities show off. In the 2021 Spring/Summer hairstyles are enhanced, for example, with thin hairbands and scrunchies, […]

Fancy stripes and vitaminic orange – Summer in a full-color

fancy stripes on summer dress

Our journey through the trendy colors of 2021 Spring/Summer continues. This time the spotlight is on two cheerful colors, orange shade and fancy stripes, which inspire the most vitaminic looks of the season. As always, the yarns of Lana Gatto Classic Collection accompany us. Fancy stripes, joy to wear! Stripes are a classic of the […]

Striped crochet ideas with yarn scraps – Bags and accessories

striped crochet ideas

How many times, finished a knitted or a crochet work, you said: “I save this yarn scrap, sooner or later I’ll find the right idea to reuse it.” Well, that moment has arrived! We have prepared, in fact, a selection of cheerful striped crochet ideas. The projects – easy, fun and partly accompanied by short-form […]

Très chic combos in pink and blue – Summer in a full-color

très chic combos

Our journey through fashion colors that will light up 2021 Spring/Summer continues. As always, the yarns of Lana Gatto Classic Collection accompany us. This time we focus on two powerful plain colors for très chic looks: pink and blue. How are they best expressed? On elegant essentials dresses combined with only few accessories! All-over pink, […]

Crochet bijoux – Make with us earrings and necklaces

Bijoux and jewelry have always been the ideal complement to customize outfits: they brighten, enhance, revitalize. Each season has its own trends that are all the rage on the catwalks. The 2021 Spring/Summer sees the return of charms and the explosion of geometric motifs on earrings, in mini or XXL version; long chains of small […]

The seduction of spices – 2021-2022 FW Fashion yarns preview

Mysterious, exotic, seductive. Spices retain all the charm of their far countries of origin. Moreover, inebriate the senses with their universe of colors, flavours, and smells. At the mere mention of their name, East atmospheres and ancestral trade routes fill our imagination. They are as strong, warm and full of personality as the Fashion yarns […]

White outfits and pastel shades – Summer in a full-color

white outfits summer 2021

When summer arrives, the desire for lightness, joy, and vitality grows. And this is also reflected in the style, where the color is the absolute star. The fashion palette is wide, fresh, and energetic like the rainbow hues. Lana Gatto has collected them in the 2021 SS Classic collection, declining them on the natural fibers […]

Crochet passion – The basics of technique (with videos)

This fashion evergreen renews itself collection after collection. It creates a unique style no longer limited to the summer season. The technique conquers even the young girls. We are talking about crochet passion, a handiwork to create super fashion models and items. So, Lana Gatto dedicates some posts to this technique, combining stitches instructions with easy […]

Italian beauties – A fresh bouquet for summer textures

The latest yarns from the 2021 SS Fashion collection are a tribute to two exclusive Italian locations. They put on a show their blooms and inspire summer textures. So, let’s get to know them! Sanremo – Iridescent textures like the ‘city of flowers’ The ‘city of flowers’ par excellence – unique, lively, fashionable – inspires […]

Cotton yarns – The long journey from seed to ball

How is cotton born? Through what processes is it obtained? What is the difference between one type and another? How does fiber become cotton yarns? How to read the yarn label? Each cotton ball that arrives in our hands tells a story and contains a series of data that guide us in the creation and […]

Italian beauties – Pastel shades, the Riviera looks

pastel shades SS2021

The journey into the 2021 Spring/Summer Fashion collection continues. Our guide will be colors, and in particular a vibrant selection of pastel shades. We enter in fact the narrow streets of two villages overlooking the Amalfi Coast and the Italian Riviera respectively. Positano – In the land of colors A “wall” of colorful houses clinging […]

How to make decorative crochet eggs – A special Easter

Who says Easter says eggs! Children all over the world love them, both the chocolate ones to eat and the decorated ones to look for in the house or in the garden during the Easter hunt. Even adults enjoy giving and receiving them. On this occasion, the house is also populated with decorative eggs of […]

Italian beauties – Nature and fashion, binomial of excellence

italian beauties

Seven Italian beauties are the landing places of a route to discover the 2021 Spring/Summer Fashion collection. In this virtual itinerary we will guide us natural beauty, creativity and that way of life that make Italy unique. The quality natural fibers chosen are cotton, viscose and linen, in pure versions or blended with silk and […]

On the stars trail – 21-22 FW sparkling looks from March 15th

sparkling looks

Stars have always enchanted adults and children, stimulating their imagination. They are as bright as the soul of the new 5 Stars Limited Edition yarns. The finest fibers contained in them illuminate even the most sober outfits. From March 15th, on @lanagattofficial and on this web page, you will see the sparkling looks made by […]

Easy Knitwear – Simplicity and character

easy knitwear

Temperatures are adjusting to the new season. The desire to be outdoors is growing. Easy knitwear and its slight warmth is a pleasant security. These days dress in simplicity and character choosing a jumper, a top or both. Simple to wear and match, with our models you can move in total freedom!       […]

Knitwear look – Color and fancy in the wardrobe!

Short dresses and sweaters are valuable allies for the knitwear look at the end of this season. Let’s add a little imagination in the choice of yarns and stitches and we will get colorfull, super cool patterns. Check out our selection of models for all styles!                   […]

Knitting step by step – Trendy waistcoat part 2

Let’s work the trendy waistcoat together! Last week you gathered what you needed, practiced with the circular knitting needles and fine-tuned your tension. You are now ready to knit all the parts. Once completed them, go on with finishing. We will follow you step by step! Instruction for Back and Front Work in one piece […]