Knitting with PARADISE

PARADISE (a review)

You know those yarns that just feel like summer? That’s PARADISE. Soft in the hand, drapey on the needles, and with colours that make you think of sunsets, beaches, and evening cocktails. The viscose adds a gentle sheen so even the simplest cardigan or top looks polished, and it’s machine washable too — a win-win for summer knitting.

My First Impressions

Lang Yarns PARADISE is a cotton-viscose blend that feels like an invitation to escape to warm evenings and distant shores. The cotton gives structure and comfort, while the viscose glides through the fingers with a silky smoothness and adds a subtle sheen. The yardage is generous, and the colour palette is exceptional — from sun-baked terracotta to tropical turquoise — each shade feels like a memory of somewhere you’ve loved or longed to visit.

Quick Specs

• Composition: 78% Cotton, 22% Viscose

• Length / Weight: 310 m / 100 g

• Recommended Needles: 3.5–4.0 mm

• Tension: 23 sts / 10 cm

• Tested Projects: Summer cardigan, wrap, tank top

• Care: Machine wash 30°C, gentle detergent, no fabric softener

Knitting Experience

With 3.5 mm needles, PARADISE knits with fluid ease. The viscose addition makes each stitch effortless, while the cotton ensures crisp stitch definition. Colours shift with light thanks to the sheen, giving even plain stockinette an almost three-dimensional quality.

Wearing and Performance

The finished pieces drape with elegance, flowing with the body without clinging. On warm evenings, the cardigan I made felt weightless yet substantial enough to take the edge off a breeze. The blend breathes beautifully, making it perfect for summer and transitional seasons.

Where PARADISE Excels

• Summer evening layers with flowing elegance

• Travel wardrobes — light, versatile, and quick to dry

• Special occasion tops with understated glamour

• Transitional cardigans for cool spring or autumn evenings

Yarn Characteristics

• Cotton: Structure, breathability, and durability

• Viscose: Liquid drape, silky hand-feel, and subtle lustre

• Generous Length: 310 m per 100 g for value and versatility

Care & Practicality

Machine washable at 30°C, dries relatively quickly, and maintains colour vibrancy wash after wash. Ideal for frequent summer wear and holiday packing.

Value for Money

Offers affordable luxury — the generous yardage and sophisticated appearance mean you can achieve high-impact garments without complex stitches or multiple skeins.

Final Verdict

PARADISE by Lang Yarns is a yarn that doesn’t just knit garments — it knits memories. Perfect for knitters wanting effortless sophistication, evocative colour, and wearable comfort. Sometimes the best designs come from letting the yarn speak for itself.