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...