Rico Design Ricorumi Lamé: metallic-effect yarn for amigurumi, 10g

What is Rico Design Ricorumi Lamé and what makes it special?

Ricorumi Lamé is a metallic-effect yarn designed for amigurumi. Its composition of 62% polyester and 38% polyamide gives it an even shine, without losing the softness needed to crochet or knit small, detailed figures.

It is available in silver, gold and multicolour, and is the only yarn designed exclusively to add sparkle: it can be combined with any plain colour from the same range to highlight crowns, wings, stars or any detail you want to stand out from the rest of the piece. The gold shade also works as a golden yarn, perfect for small crochet details. It is also a vegan yarn, with no components of animal origin.

Is it a metallic-effect, lurex or metallic yarn?

It is not a metallic yarn: it is a metallic-effect polyester and polyamide yarn, with a treatment that mimics the shine of metal without actually containing metal. This type of yarn is also known as lurex, a term commonly used in haberdashery for any yarn with a shiny finish.

This difference matters for the finished result: because it is a polyester yarn, the shine does not add weight or stiffness to the fabric, so it combines well with any other yarn from our polyester yarn collection.

What projects is this sparkly yarn ideal for?

This yarn is designed for small sparkly details in amigurumi projects: crowns, wings, stars, edgings or accessories that you want to stand out. It also works well for crocheted jewellery, Christmas decorations and any decorative piece where sparkle takes centre stage.

• ▷ Sparkly details in amigurumi: crowns, wings, stars or small decorations.
• ▷ Crocheted jewellery: keyrings, pendants or bracelets with a touch of sparkle.
• ▷ Christmas decorations and festive décor, especially in gold and silver shades.
• ▷ Edgings or finishing details that you want to highlight against a plain yarn.

If you are looking for more ideas for this technique, you can see the rest of the yarns in our amigurumi yarn collection.

Advantages of this metallic-effect yarn for amigurumi

This yarn combines an even shine with the lightness of a polyester yarn and is easy to work with for both crochet and knitting. It goes a long way because it is used in small quantities, and its Oeko-Tex® certification makes it safe for baby items. This makes it a practical choice as a metallic-effect yarn for crochet amigurumi.

• ▷ Even shine throughout the ball, without losing its soft feel.
• ▷ Goes a long way: as it is used in small quantities, one ball is enough for several details.
• ▷ Easy to combine with any plain yarn from the same range.
• ▷ Oeko-Tex® Standard 100, Class I certification (certificate 21.0.58783, Hohenstein Institute), suitable for baby items.
• ▷ Vegan: contains no components of animal origin.

How should an item made with this yarn be washed and cared for?

Items made with Rico Design Ricorumi Lamé can be machine washed at a maximum of 30°C on a gentle cycle. It is not suitable for tumble drying or ironing: it is best to leave it to dry flat so that it retains its shape and shine wash after wash.

Why buy Ricorumi Lamé from Garmon Yarns?

At Garmon Yarns, you will find this yarn alongside its other colours and effects, ready to combine in the same order. If you have any questions about quantities, colours or combinations, you can write to us and we will help you choose the yarn that best suits your project.

• ▷ Original product with the official factory label.
• ▷ Can be combined with other effects and plain yarns available at Garmon Yarns.
• ▷ Personalised advice if you have questions about colours or quantities.

You can see the rest of the colours and products in the full range of colours and products.

Ricorumi Lamé technical specifications