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This is a 100% cotton yarn that is soft and supple. It is a 4-ply yarn that can be used for many crafting projects. It works as well for a sweater as it does for a dishcloth or rug, very versatile. Suggested knitting needle is size 7 and crochet hook H/8. Ivory 2.5oz- Approximately 120 yards.
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Cozy up with an American-made bulky fiber that makes quick work of large projects like afghans, shawls, sweaters, or throws. Consider smaller projects for snuggly slippers or fingerless gloves because of the oh-so-soft feel. Various shades of a solid color appear in this heathered fiber, adding dimension and interest, while the silky soft touch makes the yarn hard to put down for knitters and crocheters alike. Another bonus, the warm and budget-friendly yarn comes from a New Hampshire mill that has run on hydro-generated power since 1915. Each skein measures 185 yards (6 ounces/170 grams) and consists of 98-percent acrylic and 2-percent polyester, translating to easy machine wash-and-dry care for finished projects. The knitting gauge: 4 inches equals 14 stitches on size 10 needles; the gauge for crochet: 4 inches equals 10 single crochets with a K-10-1/2 crochet hook. The skein measures approximately 3-1/2 by 3-1/2 by 10 inches.
Made in America in a New Hampshire mill that has run on hydro-generated power since 1915, Lion Brand Homespun has long been a favorite of knitters and crocheters. Lovely, lofty, and quick to knit or crochet, Homespun is available in dozens of beautifully blended colorways, from heathery tweeds to painterly palettes and makes even the simplest of projects look absolutely stunning. The variegated painterly colors are blended by combining several tones to create magnificent shades and consist of color variations that cause them to subtly stripe. The coordinating heathered solids and tweeds provide a beautiful counterpoint to the impressionistic effect of the multi-toned colors. Homespun’s silky feel has made it the yarn of choice for Prayer Shawl groups across the country and knitters and crocheters around the globe love its one-of-a-kind look. Homespun’s bulky weight results in a fast finish for sweaters and afghans and its wash-and-wear care makes it ideal for almost any project.
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RED HEART-Kids yarn hits the mark: bright colors fast work up super softness and wonderful drape. 100% acrylic. Solids: 5 ounces (141 grams) 302 yards. Multis: 4 ounces (113 grams) 242 yards. Gauge: 4=18 stitches on size 8 needles/crochet hook I9. Dyelotted. Machine wash and dry.
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Yarn can be cut using any of the grooves. Rotary cutting blade is integrated with pendant, making it safe to use.
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Cozy up with an American-made bulky fiber that makes quick work of large projects like beautiful afghans, baby blankets, throws, and shawls. Consider smaller projects for hats, scarves, or fingerless gloves because of its oh-so-soft feel. The yarn consists of 100-percent organic cotton, grown and spun without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or other agrochemicals. Not only does it offer a consistency that handles well, but it also provides peace of mind for the finished piece and for the planet. Even more, the dyes used to create the color meet the Global Organic Textile Standards established by the Institute of Marketecology. As needed, hand wash completed projects in warm or cool water, then dry flat, not in a machine. The knitting gauge: 16 stitches by 21 rows equals 4 inches (10 cm) on size 9 (5-1/2 mm) needles; the crochet gauge: 10 single crochets by 12 rows equals 4 inches (10 cm) on a size J-10 (6 mm) hook. Available in a variety of shades, the skein of yarn supplies 103 yards (3 ounces/85 grams) and measures approximately 3 by 3 by 7-1/2 inches.
Go ahead and stitch Green or any of the other luscious shades in which Nature¿s Choice Organic Cotton is available. The dyes used to create the wonderful color pallet meet the Global Organic Textile Standards established by the Institute of Marketecology. Grown and spun without the use of pesticides, herbicides or other agrochemicals, the cotton used for Nature¿s Choice creates a soft, versatile yarn that stitches up beautifully and is easy to work with. Cool, comfortable, and chemical free, Nature¿s Choice Organic Cotton is the ideal yarn for baby blankets and children¿s projects and stitches up into gorgeous designs for adults, too.
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Natural, soft and absorbent cotton is ideal for knit, crochet and craft projects. Worsted weight -100% cotton -2-1/2 ounces (71 grams) 120 yards -4″=20 stitches on size 7 needles -Suggested crochet hook: H8 -Dyelotted -Machine wash and dry
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On sale now! Extrafine Merino wool great for sweaters, hats, and shows cabling and texture exceptionally well. Ultra soft and machine washable, this yarn’s less prone to pilling than many wools out there!
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One of our all-time favorites! Spun from 100% Peruvian wool, this super soft yarn is excellent for knitting and felting. Available in a broad color palette, Cascade 220 is lovely to knit, felts great and is beautiful to wear. NOTE! Please be aware that colors may vary depending on your monitor settings… Color #8555.
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