How to make a cozy blanket in 4 hours

Working with Cotton

When you think of Cotton one thinks of Sugar and Cream.

Natural, soft and absorbent cotton is ideal for knit, crochet and craft projects. Worsted weight.
 You can find the multicolors here: Sugar & Cream Cotton Ombre Yarn and the stripes here: Sugar'n Cream Stripes Yarn

-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

But there is more!

Cotton Fair® Solids and Multis Yarn

Sku: PI010027

Sugg. Retail:  $5.49

  Our Price:  $4.99

  Exceptional Value: 3 or more $4.79 each

                                       (mix and match)

                                       6 or more $4.49 each

                                       (mix and match)

Cotton Fair works up into lightweight, soft, and breathable garments that are perfect for babies and adults. The tight twist on the yarn make for better stitch definition. Our beautiful palette of solids and multis are ideal for spring & summer projects. Imported.

• 52% Cotton, 48% Acrylic.
• 3.5 oz/100 g, 317 yds/290m.
• #2 Fine Weight.
• Cool iron. Machine Washable. Dry clean any solvent except Trichloroethylene.
• Crochet gauge, G-6 (4mm) hook: 18 sc & 20 rows = 4” (10.2cm).
• Knit gauge in st st, US 4 (3.5mm) needles: 23 sts & 29 rows = 4” (10.2cm).

I have been making dish cloths with these and I love them. They aren't as thick as Sugar and Cream but they hold their color and extremely easy to work.

Afternoon® Cotton Colors

Sku: PI010185

Sugg. Retail:  $4.99

  Our Price:  $3.99

  Exceptional Value: 3 or more $3.79 each

                                       (mix and match)

                                       6 or more $3.49 each

                                       (mix and match)

Afternoon Cotton and Afternoon Cotton Colors bring you a classic palette of colors with added seasonal multis for year-around crafting. The light weight thread is perfect for knitting, crochet, or any threadwork project and has great twist and shine for lasting heirloom projects. Imported.

• 100% Cotton.
• 1.76 oz/50 g, 136 yds/125m.
• #3 Light Weight.
• Machine wash warm. Lay flat to dry, dry clean any solvent except Trichloroethylene.
• Crochet gauge, F-5 (3.75mm) hook: 18 sc & 23 rows = 4” (10.2cm).
• Knit gauge in st st, US 4 (3.5mm) needles: 22 sts & 26 rows = 4” (10.2cm).

This medium weight cotton blended with polyester means colors stay brighter longer finished projects dry faster and projects are more durable to last longer! Perfect for mesh wash cloths and more!

Contents:

• Weight Category: 4.
• Content: 85% cotton 15% polyester.
• Suggested crochet hook size US1-9/5.5mm
• Dyelotted: we try but are not always able to match dyelots
• Care: machine wash dryer safe do not bleach do not iron do not dry clean. 

Have fun with these yarns!

Until we meet again,

Claudia

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Crocheted pot holders

When I crochet a pot holder I look to see that there aren't many holes. The holes in the pattern can cause terrible burns to your intended. If I make it out of yarn, I back it with cotton yarn, there are many suppliers, the one that I can think of is Sugar and Cream. Take a chance and go online and you will find a much better selection then at your favorite Craft and Sewing stores.

Check out Maggie Crochet's Premier yarns.

http://www.maggiescrochet.com/collections/yarn-thread/products/premier-home-cotton-solids




Cotton Fair has 13 colors and costs-$4.99




It also comes in 6 different multicolored cotton


At the moment I am crocheting a patchwork tablecloth using the floss. They have more colors.
I use the entire 6 strands of the floss. It is thicker than Size 3 thread and finer than yarn.

Until we meet again

Claudia

 

Crochet Yarn Chart

Never again buy too much yarn for your project again!

This was from Cotton Clouds!!

http://www.cottonclouds.com/index.asp

How Much Yarn To Order
Numbers Indicate Yards	Toddler 2-4	Child   5-10	Child  12-14	Small	Medium	Large	X-Large
Chest Size	22-24"	26-28"	30"	32-34"	36-38"	40-42"	44-46
Long Sleeve
sport	600	950	1110	1300	1400	1600	1800
worsted	500	800	950	1050	1200	1400	1600
Short Sleeve
sport	500	750	900	1000	1200	1400	1600
worsted	400	650	750	800	950	1100	1200
Short Sleeve
sport	450	650	750	850	900	1000	1200
worsted	400	550	650	750	800	900	1000
*Men's Sizes: Go to next largest size on chart. For Men's XL add 2-3 extra skeins To calculate quantity, divide this number by yards/skein or yards/cone