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Our Big Cotton
Say hello to our cotton yarn - it’s 100% recycled! Perfect for all year round, but especially summer, our big cotton yarn suits needle sizes 6-12. Choose size 6mm for tighter stitches and a sturdier finish, or up to 12mm for a looser, softer finish.
100% cotton
Recycled
Sustainably sourced
Organic
Natural fibres
Cruelty free
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Big Cotton

Big Cotton Yarn Colour Sample

£1.50

These Big Cotton yarn sample swatches are perfect if you’d like to check the colour and feel of the yarn before you place an order.

Colour 1
Colour 2
Colour 3
Colour 4
Colour 5
Delivery within the UK is free for all orders over £60 and costs £4 for orders under £60. Speedy delivery & in-store collection available too!

These samples are perfect if you want to check the colour of our Big Cotton yarn before you buy…

Choose 5 colours so you can check the yarn & colours before you buy. They are particularly useful if you’re trying to colour match it with another item. A useful reference for planning your next project!

Yarn spec
Yarn weight: Chunky
Ball weight: 100g
Composition: 100% Cotton
Care: Wash at 30degrees
Needle size: 6-12mm
Metres per 100g: 70
Stitches per 10cm: 9
Rows per 10cm: 12
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