Cotton Fine | Cotton Ball
Cotton Fine | Cotton Ball
By Brown Sheep Co.
Cotton Fine by Brown Sheep Co. offers a sumptuous blend of pima cotton and merino wool to produce a light and resilient yarn ideal for summer wardrobe staples and textiles for the home.
The long stapled pima cotton guarantees pieces will be smooth and soft to the touch, while offering resistance to pilling, wrinkling and fading.
The addition of merino wool adds strength and memory, ensuring your projects will have longevity to be enjoyed for years to come.
In a palette of wearable hues, Cotton Fine will suit a range of hand worked garments and textile pieces.
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THE YARN
FIBRE CONTENT: 80% Pima Cotton, 20% Merino Wool
YARN WEIGHT EQUIVALENT: Fingering/4ply
NET WEIGHT: 50g (1.75oz) per skein
APPROX. YARDAGE: 196m (215yd)
CONSTRUCTION: 12 ply, light twist
ORIGIN: USA
CARE: Cold hand wash (see notes below)
GAUGE SUGGESTIONS
KNITTING
26 stitches over 10cm, using 2.75mm needles (6 ½ stitches per inch, US size 2 needles).
CROCHET
21 - 32 stitches over 10cm, using 2.25 - 3.5mm hook (5 – 8 stitches per inch, US size B-1 to E-4 hook).
WEAVING FOR YARDAGE
10 epi (40 ends / 10cm) – For fabrics with drape and a light hand feel.
12 epi (50 ends / 10cm) – For hard wearing fabrics that require a tight, firm weave.
PLEASE NOTE: The gauge information above is intended as guidance only. We always recommend you swatch to determine a configuration that results in the ideal fabric and hand feel for your project.
FINISHING
For hand knit and crochet projects we recommend that you follow the washing instructions provided by Brown Sheep Co. (see notes below).
Weaving projects may require a more vigorous finishing technique to full the fabric. For sturdy plain weave fabrics we suggest a machine wash and tumble dry. For delicate weaves, we suggest a cool hand wash with or without agitation.
Notes from Brown Sheep CO.
Brown Sheep Co. recommends hand washing Cotton Fine in cool water using a mild detergent or wool wash and 30ml of white vinegar. Then rinsing thoroughly, adding another 30ml of white vinegar to the last clear rinse. Roll gently in a towel to remove excess water, do not twist or wring. Lay flat to dry. Press with a cool iron if needed.
Brown Sheep advise that some migration of colour is normal and can be expected during the first wash of Cotton Fine. It is suggested that for projects consisting of two or more colours that they be swatched and test-washed before beginning.
About Brown Sheep
Brown Sheep Company, Inc. is a family owned and operated yarn spinning mill. They proudly support U.S. wool growers, manufacturing their yarns in the heart of the U.S.A. They’re determined to produce high quality yarns along with providing a livelihood for their hardworking employees. Brown Sheep yarns are dyed with 85% recycled water — read more about their sustainable water practices here.
IMPORTANT NOTES
We have done our best to represent the colour and texture of this product as accurately as possible. Please note that some devices may display colours differently than intended.
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