Astra

Lang Yarns Astra

Add a touch of magic to your knitting with Lang Yarns Astra — a fine metallic yarn that catches the light like a shooting star. Whether used as a standalone yarn or held alongside another, Astra brings a subtle, sophisticated shimmer to any project without overpowering it. Despite its delicate, glittering appearance, it has a surprisingly soft handle that makes it a pleasure to work with.

How to use it:

• Held with mohair — creates an elegant, halo effect with a luxurious glint
• As an accent yarn — perfect for ribbed borders, edgings, or cuffs to add a tasteful sparkle
• Standalone — use on its own for fully shimmering accessories and statement pieces

Key details:

• Standard colours — composition: 60% metallic polyester, 40% nylon | Yardage: approx. 550m / 25g
• Non-metallic colours — composition: 66% polyester, 34% polyamide | Yardage: approx. 450m / 25g

Available in a selection of shimmering shades — a little goes a long way with this show-stopping yarn.