By Paintbox Yarns
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'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.
This is my go-to yarn for amigurumi. I’ve also made some nice beach bags. It is sturdy, smooth, and doesn’t split easily as long as it’s stored properly. I have plastic boxes and make sure they’re NOT air tight for ventilation. Most importantly, the yarn needs to be in snug skein or ball so it’s not rubbing against itself or other items. That tends to loosen the twist and fray the fibers. I’ve been making toys and dolls that are customized to resemble the recipient for about 8 years. I have...
I like the good quality yarn at a competitive price. It is working up nicely and the colour is good. I'm using it for a crochet waistcoat. It is soft and structured. I'm looking forward to finishing.
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.
I loved the colour and the feel of it. There’s something about crocheting with cotton. I made myself a patterned top. It looks good, I just need to block it to improve it even more.
Extremely soft and easy to use for my crochet project, I'm so happy. I just kept squishing my project as I was working on it because I love how this yarn feels! I will absolutely get more the next time I need a cotton dk. I used it to make this sweater, and I'm going to make another one for my spouse.
I have purchased the pure cotton Paintbox to knit new born baby clothes, plus some for myself (not yet knitted mine). Its lovely and soft, perfect for a newborns delicate skin. Nice stich definition, so if you make errors it will show. Its nice and smooth to knit with. A super selection of colours. I am currently knitting a full baby pram set in 'Jewel.' The pattern is 49 years old, I did this set for my first born in pale blue. And my second born son also wore it. A lovely set. Current one is...
I've been using various colours of this paintbox DK yarn for a large project recently, they're all fantastic. I always seem to create lots of fluff when working with cotton yarns but its minimal with this one, it knits up really nicely and the colours are true to what you order.
Perfect 100% cotton for Berry Baby Hat by Michele Sabatier. I donate about 70 of these hats to our Hospital Summer Market each year. And they sell!!
Fantastic value, lovely lightweight cotton DK yarn. It's knitting up very nicely and tension is true to the pattern I'm following.
