Great price and texture
I like the price. I use it for a bag. It's really nice to work with and has a soft but strong texture.
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK is a 100% cotton double knit with the crisp, dry handle that makes every stitch read clearly. Paintbox Yarns is our own brand, designed in house.
Ideal for colourful stripes, intarsia, fair isle or knitted toys. Cotton has no memory and no halo, so nothing blurs: single crochet sits square, cables and textured knits keep their edges, and colourwork stays sharp instead of softening at the joins. It is a standard choice for amigurumi and toys, where a tight fabric with no fuzz is the whole point, and equally for summer tops, market bags, dishcloths and baby blankets that need to survive a hot wash.
The palette is built to be mixed. Shades are developed as a coordinated range rather than a set of one-offs, so stripes, granny squares and intarsia can be planned across the whole collection without hunting for matches.
Specifications: 50g balls, 125m (137yds). Tension 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm on 4.00mm (US 6) needles; 4.00mm (F) crochet hook. Machine wash at 40°C, do not tumble dry, warm iron, do not bleach. Made in Bulgaria.
What makers tell us: Across 5,500+ reviews averaging 4.8 stars, this is one of the most reviewed yarns we sell.
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| Brand: | Paintbox Yarns |
| Blend: | 100% Cotton |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Net Weight: | 50g (1.76oz) |
| Tension: | 22 stitches, 30 rows to 10cm/4" |
| Recommended Crochet Hook: | 4.00mm (F) |
| Care Instructions: | Do Not Bleach, Do Not Tumble Dry, Machine Wash 40°C, Warm Iron |
| Craft: | Crochet, Knitting |
| Length: | 125m (137yds) |
| Recommended Needles: | 4.00mm (US 6) |
I like the price. I use it for a bag. It's really nice to work with and has a soft but strong texture.
I like the large range of colours and that it’s easy to knit with. I like the fact it’s 100% cotton. It has a good price too. I’m using it for Neck Warmer’s and Wrist Warmer’s for myself and friends for the winter months. Everyone so far has been delighted with them. It is nice and light to wear. Thanks.
I like the great range of colours. I've used the DK cotton for 4 baby blankets, two in pastels, one in brights, and one in various greens, all with vanilla cream. The cotton DK does take a long time to dry when crocheted as the stitch is heavy. Not suitable for everyday use given the UK's climate, more of a heavy duty topper.
I'm using it for a cardigan. I have done 2 previously, and they washed and bounced back into shape no problem. They are for my sister and she loves them. I have a few other projects to finish first.
I'm using it for a cardigan for myself. I wanted something in pink, and I've used Paintbox cotton before, so I know it's a good yarn - and not just for summer! If a knitted cotton garment is looked after properly - washed as on the ball band - and it’s stored properly, then it keeps its shape. It’s on hold atm as I’m doing some test knitting.
I like the fact it was cotton and not acrylic. I'm using it for a hat. Sadly not started yet.
LoveCrafts never disappoints! The shipping is quick, and my favorite amigurumi yarn, Paintbox Cotton DK, is a quality yarn with predictable colors skein to skein. I love to make doll amigurumi. Paintbox has a couple of colors that help make both Caucasian and darker hued skin. Also, banana cream makes a perfect blonde hair. There are so many colors to choose from for making clothes for the dolls.
This is a great cotton yarn it is very smooth and is easy to work with. Perfect for summer garments
Perfect for summer knitting