Buttercup Cotton

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Our Buttercup Cotton is as gentle as a tiny wildflower in a breeze and as sweet as a sunny carpet of yellow blossoms! Made from is 100% organically grown, non-mercerized cotton, Buttercup Cotton is a fingering weight yarn perfect for heirloom baby gear, fine washcloths, and summertime sweaters. It's also machine wash- and dry-able and wonderfully soft, with a smooth spin! Although we no longer sell this yarn, we do have lots of great Buttercup Cotton substitutes. Check out our yarns with similar gauge and fiber!

Content: 100% organically grown cotton

Weight: 100 grams (3.5 ounces)

Length: 364 yards (333 meters)

Gauge: 6.5-7 stitches per inch, fingering weight yarn

Suggested Knitting Needle: US 2 or 3 (3 or 3.25 mm)

Suggested Crochet Hook: C or D (3 or 3.25 mm)

Recommended Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low

More Info: Made in Peru

Buttercup Cotton is no longer available, but here are some great substitutes!

Buttercup Cotton substitutes with similar GAUGE:

  1. 22 colors Blossom Pink

    Purl Soho

    Santolina

    $19.00
  2. 6 colors Pale Sesame

    Purl Soho

    Sweetgrass

    $17.00
  3. 15 colors Oleander

    Purl Soho

    Oleander

    $15.00

Buttercup Cotton substitutes with similar FIBER:

  1. 34 colors Wild Heather

    Purl Soho

    Cotton Pure

    $17.00
  2. 12 colors Bright Watermelon

    Purl Soho

    Sunshower Cotton

    $18.00
  3. 19 colors Sweet Nectarine

    Purl Soho

    Picnic Cotton

    $10.00