Gazzal Pareo: premium gradient cotton and acrylic yarn, 50g

What is Gazzal Pareo and what makes it stand out?

It is a DK cotton and acrylic yarn made in Turkey. It contains 50% of each fibre and comes in 50g balls with approximately 115m. What makes it different is its colour: each ball combines several shades that appear in sections as you knit.

The result is a garment with its own colour pattern without having to change balls or weave in ends. It is also Oeko-Tex certified, soft and easy to work with, for both knitting and crochet. This makes it an enjoyable yarn to use whether you are a beginner or have been knitting for years.

How does a multicoloured yarn with colour sections work?

It is a yarn dyed so that the strand changes colour at regular intervals. As you knit, these sections naturally form stripes, patches or zigzags, depending on the width of the piece and the stitch pattern you use. There is no need to change balls or plan colour combinations: the yarn does the colourwork for you.

This effect is particularly noticeable in narrower pieces, such as scarves or sleeves, where the stripes appear more defined. In wider pieces, such as the body of a jumper, the shades are distributed into more irregular patterns. Every garment turns out unique, with a beautiful finished effect.

• ▷ All Pareo shades are multicoloured: each ball comes with its own combination of colours
• ▷ Changing the width of the piece or the needle size alters the final colour pattern
• ▷ If you want more regular stripes, knit a swatch first and adjust the number of stitches

What can you make with this cotton and acrylic yarn?

It is suitable for everyday garments and accessories. The brand’s own label recommends Pareo for jumpers, T-shirts, scarves or cowls, hats and knitted toys. Its DK weight works up quickly with 4.5 to 5mm knitting needles and a 3mm crochet hook, while the colour changes create the effect for you.

• ▷ Jumpers and cardigans for transitional seasons, with a colour pattern created without changing balls
• ▷ T-shirts and tops, thanks to the 50% cotton content that gives it a cooler feel
• ▷ Scarves and cowls, where the colour stripes appear more defined
• ▷ Knitted or crocheted hats
• ▷ Crocheted toys and dolls

To find out how many balls you need, use the yarn calculator on this page: it gives you an estimate based on the type of project, size and technique.

Why choose a 50% cotton and 50% acrylic yarn?

This 50/50 blend brings together the benefits of both fibres. Cotton provides a cooler, natural feel. Acrylic adds lightness and makes it easier to care for. In Pareo, this results in a soft yarn that can be machine washed at 40°C and is suitable for both summer and transitional seasons.

If you are deciding between a cotton and acrylic yarn and 100% cotton, think about how you are going to use the garment: the blend is lighter and requires less demanding care, while pure cotton feels cooler in the height of summer.

• ▷ Soft feel, ideal for garments worn next to the skin
• ▷ Cooler than a 100% acrylic yarn, thanks to its 50% cotton content
• ▷ Easy care: machine washable at 40°C
• ▷ Easy to work with in DK weight, for knitting, crochet and also machine knitting
• ▷ Good value for money for larger projects requiring several balls

What does its Oeko-Tex certification guarantee?

Gazzal Pareo is certified to Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Class II, certificate number IS005 153642, issued by the OETI institute. This means that the yarn has been tested for harmful substances according to the requirements for textiles used in direct contact with the skin, such as T-shirts or jumpers.

How should you care for garments made with Gazzal Pareo?

Garments made with this yarn can be machine washed at a maximum of 40°C. The label also states that bleach and tumble drying should not be used, that the garment can be ironed at a medium temperature and that professional dry cleaning is permitted. Following these care instructions helps preserve the colours and shape of the garment.

• ▷ Machine wash at a maximum of 40°C
• ▷ Do not use bleach
• ▷ Do not tumble dry
• ▷ Iron at a medium temperature
• ▷ Suitable for professional dry cleaning (P symbol on the label)

Why buy this yarn from Garmon Yarns?

At Garmon Yarns, we import Gazzal yarns directly from Turkey, and Pareo is a highly versatile yarn for everyday projects. If you are unsure which shade to choose or how many balls to order, write to us or give us a call: we are here to help with whatever you need for your project.

If you would like to discover more yarns from the Turkish brand, take a look at the complete Gazzal collection.

And if you are looking for other options in the same yarn weight, you will find more fibre compositions to compare in our selection of DK weight yarns.

Gazzal Pareo technical specifications