cotton yarn

Woven fabric starter

Cotton yarn is thread spun from cotton fibers, used for knitting, crocheting, weaving, and other textile crafts.

It ranges from fine threads for delicate lacework to thick, sturdy strands for dishcloths and blankets: She chose a soft cotton yarn for the baby blanket.

Cotton yarn absorbs dye well and breathes in warm weather, making it popular for summer garments.

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skein · carding · weaving · combing · bobbin · ply · ginning · cellulose · hank · crocheting · embroidery · fiber arts · loom · warp and weft · quilting · sewing · white · mercerized

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fiber source

cotton yarnwool yarn

Fiber spun from fleece

silk yarn · cashmere yarn · alpaca yarn · wool · silk

natural vs. synthetic

cotton yarnacrylic yarn

Synthetic knitting material

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yarn, cotton

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G