COTTON YARN

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Here you will find a guide to the 3 most popular types of cotton yarn*, which is one of the most popular types of yarn for crochet. It is available in countless colors, qualities, and prices. I personally use a lot of cotton yarn when I crochet animals. Over the years, I have tested many different brands of cotton yarn. Both cheap cotton yarn and more expensive yarn.

8/4 COTTON YARN

8/4 is the designation for the most common type of cotton yarn. It can be used for, among other things, crocheted animals and dishcloths. I use it very often myself and love the wide color range available in many of the brands. I always look for good quality, which I judge based on how soft the yarn is, how it retains its color and shape in the finished creations, and not least, how it is to work with on the crochet hook. I like yarn that doesn't split too much and that slides easily on the hook – it simply provides a better experience when you crochet.

Drops Safran can be purchased here*	Infinity Hearts Rose 8/4 can be purchased here*

My favorite brands of standard and cheap 8/4 cotton yarn are Drops Safran* and Infinity Hearts Rose 8/4*. They are reasonably priced, hold their color well, and don't get fuzzy too quickly when the kids play with my creations. It is soft cotton yarn that is also suitable for dishcloths.

ORGANIC COTTON YARN

Organic cotton yarn is a more environmentally friendly choice and is often something I look for when I make animals and other things for infants who put everything in their mouths. The selection is not as large as regular 8/4 yarn, but there are definitely some delicious options. I go for the same parameters as mentioned above: texture, softness, and durability.

BC Garn Alba can be purchased here*	Mayflower Cotton 8/4 Organic can be purchased here*

When it comes to organic cotton yarn, my favorites are BC Garn Alba* and Mayflower Cotton 8/4 Organic*. They are also two very soft cotton yarns that I am particularly fond of for crocheted animals or things for babies, who often put items in their mouths a lot.

8/8 COTTON YARN

8/8 is a thicker yarn that gives a completely different structure than "regular" cotton yarn. There are not many brands in 8/8 cotton yarn, but you can also achieve an 8/8 quality by crocheting with two strands of 8/4. However, remember to be aware of the yardage if you need to calculate your consumption for a pattern.

Drops Paris can be purchased here*

My personal favorite is Drops Paris*. I think it has a lovely structure and provides a beautiful end result for slightly larger crocheted animals, bags, and it is also good cotton yarn for dishcloths of a slightly heavier quality.

WORTH KNOWING ABOUT COTTON YARN

It has good absorbency and can be washed at 60 degrees, which makes cotton yarn suitable for crocheted dishcloths, rounds, or other items that need to be able to absorb liquid and be washed free of bacteria. Since the yarn withstands high heat, it is also suitable for potholders.

Cotton yarn is a natural material that is particularly good for summer clothing as it is less warm than, for example, wool and acrylic. It is not quite as soft as, for example, bamboo yarn, and it is heavier than wool, which you should take into account in your considerations.

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