Shiny Happy Cotton

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Available Patterns - Click Here WHAT’S HER STORY?Yarn fact: the ancient Peruvians believed that cotton was puffs of cloud that fell to earth as a gift from the gods. Now sadly, our Shiny Happy Cotton’s not made from cloud, but it’s soft and full of lustre thanks to Peru’s basking sun and fertile soil. WHAT’S IT LIKE TO KNIT WITH?Soft and sleek, with beautiful drape, Shiny Happy Cotton is the perfect yarn for the warmer months. WHAT CAN I MAKE?Shiny Happy Cotton is the perfect yarn for those summer knits – or year-round wardrobe classics. Use it for sweaters, dresses and accessories – and of course, it's ideal for baby and kids wear. WORKS WELL WITH...Garter Stitch, Moss Stitch, Stocking Stitch, single crochet, double crochet YARN FACTS COMPOSITION 100% Cotton YARN WEIGHT 100 gram ball = 142 metres (155 yards) Aran/Worsted TENSION SWATCH 18sts / 24 rows in stocking stitch on 5mm (US8) needles SUGGESTED KNITTING NEEDLE SIZE 3.5mm - 8mm / US 4 - US 11 SUGGESTED CROCHET HOOK SIZE 3.5mm - 6.5mm / US 4 - US 10.5 HOW TO WASH Safe to machine wash but do it on a cold cycle to keep the best colour and shape of your pieces or hand wash to last longer (and to save water) / Dry flat Vegan Show more