Utopia Crafts Re-Cotton Knitting Yarn, 5X 100g (Cream)

I have been knitting from a my teenage years and am now in my late 50’s, I make a lot of baby shawls in cotton yarn as this is the best and most breathable for a new born and I have knitted with most brands over the years and recently the brand I used to use closed up shop, but I ordered this a few days ago to try and it is so lovely to knit with, soft and looks amazing, the blue is true to its colour and can’t seem to put my knitting down, I have also ordered the pink because it is such good value and is all recycled, I like the fact it has some polyester in it as it makes it less harsh and puts a bit of elasticity in it, but the best thing is it is fantastic value for money. The only caution is be careful when casting on as it can split like all cotton yarn can but if you take your time its fine

I have just started my project: a gansey for myself, and this yarn is really lovely to work with. It is durable and solid (it will not break when casting on), and super soft and nice at the touch when holding it to your chin’s skin, not scratchy at all, as I find some other yarns. The composition of 80% recycled cotton and 20% recycled polyester could not be better for the planet and to assuage my consumer guilt. I will be buying a lot more of this if they have a suitable colour range, so far I like the cream, dark grey and green, and I’ll check out the reds too. The value for money is really unbelievable. Only negative comment is that I followed the advice on the label which recommends using needles 5-6mm, and that was a brief disaster: the fabric was too loose and floppy and I did not like it, it appeared almost as lace. Instead, I used 3.75mm on rib and 4.5mm on the body of my sweater and that was a lot better. But I guess 4mm or 4.25mm for the body would probably have been even better. BEWARE, as that would definitely change the recommended tension. Since I am still knitting my project and I have not yet wet blocked it or washed it (the label recommends 30 degree wash), I really have no way of knowing how it will looks after several washes, but since it is already recycled, I hope it will stand well to being washed regularly.

Good quality

Lovely cotton. Good colour. Easy to work with.

This is lovely yarn... its lovely and soft and looks fine made up. Would recommend

Not keen on this product,it seems to split while knitting.This meant I had to unpick some of the work as it looked untidy

I have been using Re-Cotton for a couple of years now. Excellent to crochet with. Very heavy for blankets but super soft.

I'm making a cardigan, I think I need 2 packs for it, so far for the sleeves I have used 2, it is easy to work with and doesn't peel like acrylic yarn often does. It is good quality but if you want a soft cotton I am not sure if this is the one, it's like a hard but good quality yarn in the way that it is stern and your pattern shows up really well! Good quality for the money I would say.

Good quality

Buen trabajo y buena textura para crochet

Gostei muito

Buen hilo de tejer

You definitely get what you paid for, there’s a reason this is the cheapest yarn on here. I’m just starting out my crotchet journey and the wool comes undone so quickly (as in the threads split). Would not recommend for someone inexperienced.