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I’ve used this yarn before and loved the stitch definition it provides. I ran out of a couple of colors while making amigurumi, so I wanted to restock. It’s working just as well as I hoped!
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’ve used this yarn before and loved the stitch definition it provides. I ran out of a couple of colors while making amigurumi, so I wanted to restock. It’s working just as well as I hoped!
I like the right weight and colour. It has good value for money. I find it easy to work with. There are very few knots in the balls of yarn. I have bought it before. I am happy with the finished project. It is a very good comparison to yarns I bought before. I'm using it for an Eeyore blanket. I've already made a Winnie the Pooh blanket. The yarn washes well and dries well.
I love this yarn for crocheting baby blankets. It works up so neatly. I’ve only gifted them, so not washed one.
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
Knits up well. Doesn’t split.
Perfect for summer knitting