Comments on: 6 Must-Know Facts About Working with Cotton

By: Zontee

Zontee — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:39:00 +0000

Hi Michele, generally you can replace any yarn specified with a yarn of a similar gauge; the effect might be be different depending on the new yarn’s texture and drape, but it will work. For more info, check out this FAQ from our site: http://www.lionbrand.com/faq/14.html

By: Michele B

Michele B — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Can cotton 4 ply be used in place of acrylic 4 ply for summer hats for ex.?

By: Zontee

Zontee — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:49:00 +0000

Hi there, both “Lion Organic Cotton” and our “Nature’s Choice Organic Cotton” do recommend drying flat because, while cotton is a fiber that does NOT shrink, the organic fibers in both yarns are loosely spun to keep them fluffy. Therefore, the agitation of machine-drying may wear out the piece more quickly. However, since cotton is a very durable fiber, it will definitely survive a trip into the drier if it’s tossed in. If you’re looking for a baby-friendly, machine-wash-and-dry option, we’d definitely recommend our Cotton-Ease yarn or its cousin, Baby’s First:
http://www.lionbrand.com/yarns/newcottonease.html
http://www.lionbrand.com/yarns/babysfirst.html

By: gtbunny

gtbunny — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 04:58:00 +0000

I read that Lion Band Organic Cotton Yarn should not be put in the dryer. It sounds perfect for a hooded baby towel but no new mom has time to be doing “dry flat”. Could I make the towel oversized and machine wash and dry it before giving as a gift? Will it keep shrinking with each drying?

By: Pweldon56

Pweldon56 — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 02:54:00 +0000

I like the CottonEase for making Amigurumi dolls, but I’m often frustrated because of the limited color selection. There isn’t many to choose from and no bright yellow or true blues and greens.

By: Bouranis

Bouranis — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 02:49:00 +0000

I use lion Brand Cotton, and other brands as well, depending on what I need at the time. I absolutely love Cotton Ease, and make baby bibs, and now I am making chemo caps with it, too. In Arizon, it is very warm, but cotton by itself is a bit more difficult to wash up for a sick person, and some cottons have different washing instructions. Cotton Ease is also very lovely to use–I enjoy each stitch!! If I could afford it all the time, I would also make blankets with it.

By: Katem

Katem — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:17:00 +0000

I’ve had the same problem with wool ease, I don’t use it any more which is too bad because I love the colors and the feel. But it just doesn’t wear well. I made three sweaters with it before I gave up on it and they all pilled. This doesn’t happen to me with other yarn. I prefer wool over cotton though.

By: lilmissdisney

lilmissdisney — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 17:57:00 +0000

Cotton yarn is my favorite! While I love Lion Brand I have yet to try any of your cottons. I prefer to buy cotton in larger skeins (minimum 400g) and I haven’t seen any larger skeins of cotton available from Lion Brand. When I do get to try your cottons I really would like to try the Organic. I wish there were more organic options and I wished they could be priced similar to ”normal” cottons.

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By: Brandyce

Brandyce — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:03:00 +0000

Hi 9memaw, if you click on the Cotton Ease yarn page and scroll to the bottom (http://lby.co/a7BNZO), you will see “Patterns for this Yarn” – that might help you figure out what to do with your yarn!