Category: Yarn

I was looking for fine crochet threads and have found some I really
love… finally! These are not only have a great quality and wonderful
shades, but are still available for sell and not discontinued yet ;o)

Karabella Yarns. Cable 5
Fiber Content: 100% Mercerized cotton  

Yardage: 213 m (232 yards) per 50 g (1.75 oz)
Gauge: 7 sts =1” 3.25 mm (US #2-3) 
Weight: Lace
Made In: Italy

Very fine quality mercerized cotton. Great crochet yarn. To discover more
Karabella yarns, click here.

some places to buy: here, here, here and make sure to check
eBay stores.

 

Omega. La Perla
Fiber Content: 100% Mercerized cotton  

Weight: Fine
Made In: Mexico

 

Great mercerized cotton for delicate clothing, home accessories, and baby
garments. Each skein is 1.76 oz 278 yards and comes in 60 colors.

some places to buy: here and  eBay stores.

 

Omega. Perle
Fiber Content: 100% Mercerized cotton  

Weight: Sport
Made In: Mexico

    
  

A sport weight made with 100% fine mercertized cotton that gives it a classic
shine. Great for blouses, baby garments, and household accents. Each ball is
1.76 oz. 178 yards and comes in 31 colors..

some places to buy: here and  eBay stores.

 

 

Coats. Opera ## 5, 10, 20, 30
Fiber Content: 100% Mercerized cotton  

Yardage: 
Size 5: approx 191 yards
Size 10: approx 251 yards
Size 20: approx 442 yards
Size 30: approx 590 yards
Weight: Fingering, lace
Made In: Hungary

And another my favorite cotton thread since so long is Coats Opera premium
quality cotton with luxurious sheen and softness, which ideal for fine crochet
projects. Unfortunately, Coats Opera is no longer made, but you can find this
cotton on Raverly, eBay and some online stores. You will  never disappointed
with this cotton!

Happy crocheting!! ;o)

One of great summer cotton and I also found that double yarn work just perfect
for my fall/spring knitted jackets. Grace is a highly mercerized, first quality cotton
for apparel, baby and accessories. The palette is great shades … plus, wonderful
prints which truly coordinate with several solids. Grace is a great choice for knit or
crochet. Grace has a beautiful sheen and great hand which lends an upscale look
to completed projects.

• 100% mercerized cotton
• 50 grams (1-3/4 ounces) 136 yards
• 4”=24 stitches on size 7 needles
• Hand wash, dry flat

 

great places to buy: here, here and here. Make sure to check eBay
stores too.

I was looked for cotton in plain colors for some fall/winter projects and was so
surprised with Amazing deal, offered by Little Knits on one of my most favorite
100% Egyptian cotton King Tut by Knitting Fever.

King Tut cotton yarn is an exquisite Egyptian cotton featuring a beautiful twist
and subtle sheen. You’ll love the great stitch definition that you will get in both
knitting and crochet. Weavers love this yarn as well. The fiber length of this
cotton makes it both beautiful and durable. King Tut will make a garment that
can be treasured for years to come.

Fiber Content: 100% Egyptian cotton 

Made In: Croatia

Care: Machine Wash Cool/ Dry Flat;
Gauge: 18 st/4 inches 4.5 mm (US #7)
Yardage: 182 yards per 100 g (4 oz)

  

Available in a variety of solid colors. Suitable for making hats, scarves, sweaters,
vests, ponchos, blankets, and clothing for children and babies.This yarn is easy
care…machine wash and dry.

this yarn available at Little Knits (grab a deal!), here, here and
make sure to check eBay stores

Just got Adrienne Vittadini Celia yarn today and just love it! So soft and
lustrous pure 100% silk ribbon yarn.

Fiber Content: 100% silk

Made In: Italy 

Care: Hand Wash/ Dry Flat;
Gauge: 28 st/4 inches 3.75 mm (US #5)
Yardage: 100 m (109 yards)

this yarn available at Elann.com, here, here and
here.

 

Wonderful and Sunny weekends to everyone!!

Pure cotton and bamboo, soft and smooth and is suitable for warm weather
tops, sweaters and accessories. And just look at these colors. This yarn will
be available on Elann.com Tuesday March 31 at 9:00 am Pacific Time.

  

Needful Yarns Amazon Full Bag Sale at 75 % Savings! Some colors in lesser quantities – shop early!

Fibre Content: 70% Bamboo/ 30% Cotton

Made In: Italy

Care: Hand Wash/ Dry Flat

Gauge: 18 st/4 inches 5.0 mm (US #8)

Size: Bag of 10 x 50g (1.75 oz) balls

Yardage: 75 m (82 yards) per 50g ball

Standard Price: $70.00 USD

Elann Price: $17.50 USD

Just wondering that did not post yet in the Yarn category one of my favorite cotton
yarn, I use such often. Well known for its softness & lovely drape, Cotton Classic
comes in a terrific range of colors and just perfect for lightweight spring & summer
projects.

  

This 100% mercerized cotton hand – knitting yarn speaks for itself. Soft to knit with
and to wear, this yarn is suitable for knitting anything you desire. With such a wide
range of options, you’re sure to find just the right shades for your next knitted or
crocheted top, cardigan, scarf, poncho, shawl, bag or pullover. Beautifully crafted in
Greece.

great places to buy: here; here; here and make sure
to check eBay stores.

 

A few projects made with this yarn:
   

With that European sophistication you’ve come to expect from Gedifra, Ayala
is a terrific spring/summer yarn concoction.

   

Mixing rayon & linen for the base & then weaving a nylon thread throughout
gives each yarn strand beautiful luster & durability.  The subtle textures and
tone-on-tone color variations make Ayala a superb DK-weight choice for your
lightweight tops, jackets, scarves, shawls & more. Beautifully crafted in Italy
of 51% rayon, 27% nylon & 22% linen.

some places to buy: here; several colors are available here and here;
and make sure to check eBay stores.

Just got this yarn for one of my new project and it feel unbelievable soft and fun!

The yarn that truly deserves to use “soft” in its name! Gedifra’s “Top Soft” is so
velvety that you won’t believe the fiber mix of silk & rayon over a nylon core could
give such supple drape, fabulous texture & terrific stitch definition. Just perfect
for all those spring & summer tops, cardigans, scarves, shawls & accessories you’re
planning to create. Beautifully crafted in Italy of 40% rayon, 40% nylon & 20% silk.

some places to buy: several colors available here (a deal!); here and
make sure to check eBay stores.

… did you still remember this category?!  Oh, even if I didn’t post here so long,  
I’ve discovered lots of great yarn and one of my newest favorites  is Cathay by
Debbie Bliss, beautifully crafted in Italy cotton/silk blend.

Yardage: 105, Fiber Content: 50% cotton, 35% viscose, 15%
silk, Stitches(st./4 in.): 22, Needle Size: 5 US, Weight: 50g

  

  Cathay is the latest additional to the Debbie Bliss yarn family. It’s a beautiful
cotton/silk/viscose mix, a double knitting yarn with a subtle sheen and fantastic
drape that is a pure pleasure to knit with and wear.
… Inspired by Chinese silks, the mainly bright palette for the 15 shades in the
Cathay range, with the silk bringing an intensity to vivid purples, scarlet and
gold….

• cotton/silk/viscose mix creation
• perfect for every season and any projects!
• Machine washable in cold water

great places to buy: some colors available here (but a deal!); here
and don’t forget to check eBay stores.