Looking for mercerised cotton yarn that’s smooth, vibrant and full of finesse?

Milo is a fingering-weight (4ply) 100% mercerised cotton yarn spun in Italy for makers who want every stitch to shine. With its subtle sheen, smooth texture and elegant drape, Milo is ideal for delicate summer garments, luxe baby makes and timeless homewares.

Whether you're searching where to buy cotton yarn in Australia or want a 4ply cotton yarn that brings both quality and colour, Milo is the perfect match.

A Yarn with a Story

Milo is a celebration of Italian craftsmanship. Each strand is mercerised to enhance colour vibrancy, add a soft lustre and increase the yarn’s strength and durability. The result? A smooth, luminous yarn that feels as good as it looks.

Available in a palette of dynamic, variegated hues, Milo elevates even the simplest of patterns and adds polish to your handmade pieces. And with its OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification, you can stitch confidently knowing it’s safe for sensitive skin and kind to the planet.

Why You’ll Love It

Milo is refined, lightweight and endlessly versatile, perfect for detailed work and wearable finishes. Whether you're knitting crisp stitch definition or crocheting flowing fabric, this mercerised cotton yarn delivers.

You’ll love:

The lustrous finish and silky-smooth feel
The lightweight 4ply construction ideal for layering pieces
The vibrant, variegated colourways that elevate every stitch
The OEKO-TEX certification for safe, skin-friendly crafting
The strength and shape retention that come with mercerised cotton

This is a yarn that brings elegance to summer wear, polish to baby gifts and sophistication to home décor.

Spun with Purpose

At Fancy Yarns Australia, we believe yarn should feel good in your hands and in your heart. That’s why we love Milo, an OEKO-TEX certified yarn that delivers beauty without compromise.

Spun in Italy using long-staple cotton and finished with a mercerisation process for added durability and shine, Milo supports mindful crafting from start to finish. It’s a yarn you’ll return to again and again for its quality, versatility and radiant finish.

Perfect For

Milo is perfect for warm-weather makes, thoughtful baby gifts and lightweight accessories that call for polish and finesse. Its strength makes it ideal for both knitting and crochet, and its beautiful colour shifts mean less work for maximum impact.

Try it for:

Baby hats, booties and garments that are soft and breathable
Chic summer cardigans and tees
Washcloths and face scrubbies with gentle exfoliation
Decorative throws, cushions and table settings
Lacy scarves and elegant wraps

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Want to learn more about OEKO-TEX® yarns? Check out this informative blog post here.

Milo | Mercerised cotton yarn

Name: Milo | Mercerised cotton yarn
Brand: Lana Gatto

$13.00

$10.40

Colour

Quantity

Made in Italy

100% cotton

Approx 125m / 136yds

Approx 50g / 1.76 oz

Fingering / 4ply
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