Looking to add movement and texture to your next fibre art piece?
 
Orchidea by Filatura Di Crosa is a gorgeous ladder-style novelty yarn, crafted in Italy and perfect for makers who want their stitches to shine. With its unique construction and luminous colour play, this yarn brings a modern flair to traditional techniques.
 
Spun from a sophisticated blend of 35% viscose, 25% cotton, 20% acrylic and 20% polyamide, Orchidea is equal parts breathable, durable and eye-catching. The solid ladder base is overlaid with a subtle rainbow sheen that dances in the light, adding a magical dimension to scarves, shawls, accessories, trims and woven pieces.
 
A Yarn with a Story
 
Hailing from the renowned Italian mill Filatura Di Crosa, Orchidea is everything you want in a novelty yarn: unique, expressive and unforgettable. The ladder-style construction creates openwork texture that is ideal for adding lightness and visual intrigue to your projects.
 
Whether used on its own or carried alongside another yarn, Orchidea instantly elevates your piece, especially in drop stitch, open lace, or weaving techniques where the ladder structure really pops.
 
Why You’ll Love It
 
Orchidea is a gem for those who love to experiment with texture and colour or those who want to craft lightweight projects with maximum visual impact.
 
You'll love:
The ladder-style novelty yarn with dimensional colour
The solid base with multicolour shimmer woven throughout
The light and airy construction, great for spring/summer pieces
Its ability to work well alone or as a carry-along yarn for added texture and shimmer
 
Spun with Purpose
 
At Fancy Yarns Australia, we love Italian yarns that push the boundaries of creativity, and Orchidea does just that. It’s a beautiful example of textile artistry, combining fine materials and elegant construction to bring something truly unique to your crafting toolkit.
 
We know it’s hard to find ladder yarns in Australia, especially those with such a refined finish. Orchidea is perfect for both contemporary designs and retro-inspired looks, it’s a bold nod to retro textures but with a polished, modern twist.
 
Perfect For
 
Orchidea’s structure and colour profile make it ideal for:
Lightweight scarves and shawls
Statement trims on cardigans, cowls or jumpers
Eye-catching additions to weaving or macrame
Openwork crochet accessories
Unique jewellery and embellishments
Pairing with plain yarns to add interest and contrast
 
Interested in similar yarns? Check out our range of:
cottons and cotton blends
viscose and viscose blends
ladder-style yarns
novelty yarns
Italian yarns
 
Needing inspiration? Check out our patterns available both for free and to purchase!
 
Want to learn more about viscose yarns? Check out this informative blog post here.