Did you buy or receive some cotton yarn and now you're just not sure what to do with it? Here are all the best projects to make with cotton yarn and why! Characteristics of Cotton Yarn Before we get started, it's helpful to know the characteristics of cotton yarn so you understand why these projects work so well with it! Cotton yarn is known for being: AbsorbentHeat resistantDurableWashes wellCoolingBreathableLess stretchy What Kind of Projects You Should Crochet With Cotton ... continue reading...

Have you ever completed a cotton yarn project, only to wonder 'what do I do when I need to wash it?' Thankfully, cotton in particular holds up really well to washing, so this shouldn't be too painful. Here is a quick rundown of how to wash cotton yarn projects! Read the Label and Play it safe. Most yarn projects can be handled according to the yarn label instructions. So, checking the label should be your first step. If you no longer have your label, you should be able to find the ... continue reading...

There are so many options out there these days for different kinds of cotton yarn. However, some of the descriptive vocabulary on the yarn labels is not self-explanatory. You might wonder what all those different words mean! I am going to do my best to help you understand some of that vocabulary today! What is Cotton Yarn? First of all, let's start with the definition of what cotton yarn is in the first place! Cotton yarn is yarn that is made from the fluffy white fiber of the ... continue reading...

Almost all of the big brand yarn companies are now carrying at least one or two cotton yarn options. It can be overwhelming to figure out where to look first! I thought I would help you out by compiling a list of some of the more well known brand options. In the process of preparing this list, I have found that many of the companies have similar options. For example, most stores have an option for a sturdy, low cost cotton yarn, a more middle of the road option, and some more high end ... continue reading...