Known for its sparkler-like blossoms, witch hazel is a charismatic plant that gives its name to a charismatic yarn: our supremely cuddlesome Witch Hazel!

About This Yarn

• Like its namesake, Witch Hazel is a burst of delicate, feathery strands. A 100% incredibly soft Pima cotton yarn, it is a satisfying mix of softness and strength, with a strong braided thread at the core to anchor you as you knit. Witch Hazel is easy and absolutely joyful to knit, creating a surprisingly lightweight and airy fabric that you won't be able to stop touching!
• Each fuzzy little 50-gram ball of Witch Hazel gives you 48 yards of bulky-weight yarn, just the right yardage to whip up a wonderfully plush washcloth.
• Once your project is finished, you can choose to hand wash and air dry the fabric to maintain the same size and feel, or you can run it through the washer and dryer to shrink the fabric slightly, making it denser and fluffier while keeping its supple hand.
• Witch Hazel's palette of 21 peaceful colors ranges from serene Glacier Blue to cheerful Chamomile Yellow.
• We also have beautiful Witch Hazel Bundles, perfect for knitting sets of color-coordinated Softest Cotton Washcloths or Fluffy Washcloth + Mitts. And be sure to check out all our knitting patterns in Witch Hazel and let your creativity run wild!

Product Details

• Content: 100% Pima cotton
• Weight: 50 grams (1.75 ounces)
• Length: 48 yards (43.8 meters)
• Gauge: 3-3.75 stitches per inch, chunky/bulky-weight yarn
• Suggested Knitting Needle: US 8-10 (5-6 mm)
• Suggested Crochet Hook: H-J (5-6 mm)
• Recommended Care: Hand wash + air dry to maintain shape or machine wash + dry to shrink and soften
• Milled In: Peru

Sustainability + Environmental Impact

• Witch Hazel is Peru Fair Trade Certified, which means the mill that makes it is committed to fair and safe working conditions, as well as a respect for the environment, with low-impact production techniques, a responsible consumption of resources, and the reuse, recycling, and reduction of raw materials. Its dyes are also OEKO-TEX Certified.

Recommended Substitutions For Witch Hazel

• Looking for more yarn like this? Witch Hazel's structure is pretty unique, but some other exciting cotton yarns you may want to check out are Sunshower Cotton, Serif, and June Worsted. Each one brings its own personality to your knits!
• More generally, shop all our bulky-weight yarn, cotton yarn, plant-based yarn, and machine washable yarn, all available only at Purl Soho.
• Learn more about how to substitute yarn with our confidence-boosting Yarn Substitution Made Easy article!

Learn More

• Learn all about cotton yarn and find out why ours are so lovely on your needles! Dive into different types of cotton, discover the properties of this cool and breezy plant-based fiber, and learn what "unmercerized cotton" is and why we love knitting with it.