Cotton yarn is a vegetable fiber which consists of ‘unicellular’ hairs that are attached to the cotton plant seed. Its normal color ranges from a light to a dark cream, and its chemical composition is almost pure cellulose. Garments that have been machine-knit with cotton yarn are strong, comfortable and cool to wear – making cotton yarn an ideal choice for summer.
COTTON YARN – PROS AND CONS
Cotton yarn isn’t usually the best choice for charity knitters, however, for a couple of reasons. For one thing, cotton yarn is often quite expensive. But more importantly, cotton yarn stretches and doesn’t always hold its shape very well.
But cotton yarn IS ideal for a few charity projects that WOULDN’T be suitable knit in any other yarn.
Because it is perfect for summer, if you are knitting garments for charity, especially for children, cotton yarn is the perfect choice. It is much more durable than acrylic yarn for any clothing. And children definitely need durable clothing!
