New Yarn: Cotton Pure on a Cone
Our one hundred percent unmercerized cotton, formerly available in hanks only, is now wound in lengths equal to more than ten skeins. Meet our Cotton Pure on a Cone!
The same soft and cuddly Cotton Pure, with its wonderfully tactile matte finish, a cone provides enough yarn for knitting a whole blanket or sweater without joining skeins. Also perfect for weavers who love a lot of yardage!
Unmercerized cotton is naturally absorbent and machine washable. What could be better for knitting up a blanket for a toddler to drag around or a sweater for a preschooler with a penchant for mud pies?
Or hook up our Granny Stripe Blanket in Cotton Pure! Not too bulky, not too slight, it’s happy at the foot of your bed, draped over your lap on cool summer evenings, and wrapped around yourself on chilly fall mornings.
Available in a palette of soft pink, gentle grays and warm white, Cotton Pure on Cone is as beautiful as it is practical. Pick up a cone!
i like the granny blanket
I was wondering if this is similar to crochet cotton and what size? Maybe a 20? Thank you.
Hi Denise,
Thanks for writing in! Cotton Pure is not really similar to crochet thread. For this lovely yarn, we recommend an E or F hook (3.5 or 4 mm). This will give you a lovely crocheted fabric!
Best,
Cassy
This is so lovely. Would you recommend this for a queen sized coverlet?
Hello Cheri,
Thanks for writing in! This is a lovely idea. I think this yarn knits up beautifully. The amount of yarn you will need will depend on your pattern and needle size. This cone of yarn is approximately 2,734 yards of sport weight yarn so I don’t think it is quite enough for a queen sized coverlet (60″ x 80″).
I hope this is helpful! Let me know if you have any further questions!
-Marilla
Can this yearn be dried in the drier.
Thanks
Hi Marg,
Thanks for writing in! You can dry this yarn in the dryer. The care instructions are to machine wash cold and tumble dry low!
Best,
Cassy
Approximatley, how many of the knitted dishcloths can i get out of a cone?
Hi Janet,
Thanks for writing in! You can knit 30 of our Close Knit Washcloths out of one cone. As for the Slip Stitch Dishcloth pattern, it uses multiple colors of Cotton Pure depending on which pattern you select. If you purchased 1 cone of egret white and and 5 skeins of each of the other two colors, you could make roughly 15 Dishcloths or 5 of each design in the dishcloth pattern.
Best,
Cassy
I am after cotton yarn with a sheen in different colours. English Count ECC 2/20 (2 x 1/20 threads on 1/2 kilo cone). Can you help me?
Hi Irean,
Thanks for writing in! Given that our Cotton Pure has a matte finish, I think that perhaps, if the gauge of Cotton Pure works for you, Ultra Pima from Cascade might work (although it does not come on cones). I do know that there are companies that sell yarn by the cone. I would suggest searching for weaving yarns as they tend to come on cones!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Do you know what sett this is or dent you’d use for weaving as warp on a rigid heddle?
Hi Amanda,
Thanks for reaching out! For a sport weight yarn like Cotton Pure, you will most likely want to use a 10 dent reed.
Best of luck and happy weaving!
Julianna
Do you still carry this yarn, I clicked to purchase it and it did not go to my shopping cart. If so can you let me know what colors are available? If you do not carry this, any ideas where I can get it.
Hi Sara,
Thanks for reaching out! Cotton Pure is a Purl Soho exclusive yarn and unfortunately we are currently out of Cotton Pure on a Cone. We are expecting a shipment from the mill this summer, but in the mean time, we do still have Cotton Pure skeins in stock! You will need eleven skeins of Cotton Pure to match the yardage of a cone.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Can we place our names on a wait-list for the cones?
Hi Susan,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately, since the old version of Cotton Pure is now completely sold out, we do not have a wait list available for the new one. Keep an eye on your email for an announcement about the new version coming soon!
Best,
Julianna
Hello,
I would like to purchase the yarn to make the Embossed Triangles Blanket and am asking about the Cotton Pure colors. Just above is a skein that looks like a pastel pink. Is that the Beach Rose color?
And on the Cotton Pure page, on the top row, second to the right is the color Peach Peony. In the picture it looks like a butter yellow. Is this truly the color (as each computer shows things differently)? Since it’s named Peach, which I think might have a bit more orange in it, I am wondering if you can tell me?
Thank you for your help.
Pam
Hi Pam,
Thanks for writing in! The color shown above unfortunately has been discontinued, but either Beach Rose or Peach Peony would be the most similar. Peach Peony does have a pale peachy tone, but it is quite dainty and light and very close to a buttery cream!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hello!
I just purchased this cone and am beginning knitting a blanket. I am unaccustomed to working with cotton and I am noticing that it’s getting really tangled and twisted as it comes off the cone. Is there any way to avoid this? Thanks!
Hi Emily,
Thanks for reaching out! Cotton and any other plant-based fibers are very prone to twisting, so a little bit of twisting is normal! one way to help is to use your thumb and pointer finger to massage the strand where the twisting is happening, this can help release the twist! However, if you are experiencing extreme twisting, and massaging the strand doesn’t help, please send our customer service team an email at customerservice@purlsoho.com including a photo of your cone, as well as the color and die lot and they can help you further from there!
Happy knitting!
Gianna