Estelle CLOUD COTTON [100% Organic Pima Cotton], Aran

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January 10, 2012

CLOUD COTTON [100% Organic Cotton], Estelle

Estelle Cloud Cotton, and Cloud Cotton Eco made in Peru

Cloud Cotton is a pure and organic Peruvian Pima cotton yarn. It is extra fine, long staple, velvety, with silky feel, absorbent, and is spun using beeswax. In Peru, Pima cotton is harvested by hand, resulting in a natural brilliant white shade. Cloud Cotton is in aran weight and is dyed in two sets of colorways: beautiful solid pastel shades of lime, amber, pink, sky blue, and other colours, and deep juicy shades of brown, hot pink, black, deep blue, etc. Cloud Cotton Eco is manufactured in three undyed colours. Textured stitches, or open-work patterns are suitable for Cloud Cotton, and can result in a durable and luxurious garment. Organic cotton has great insulation properties. This yarn is designed for autumn-winter-spring knitwear, baby articles, including afghans, blankets, toys. Decor projects are suitable as well.

Known facts: • Pima cotton is prized all around the world as a luxury fiber and is called "Gamuza" by the Peruvians, meaning "Suede" in Spanish because of its silky soft feel and brilliant luster. Peru's Textiles. • Organic Cotton accounts for less than approx 1/3rd of one percent of worldwide production. Most of it originating in Peru, Turkey, and Uganda. In United Sates, only approx 1/10th of one percent is grown organically, "which is round out to zero" according to a spokesman for the National Cotton Council. Get more information >>

* Similar yarn: Organic Yarns, Luna, Desert Garden Aran

FIBRE: 100% Organic Peruvian Pima Cotton
YARN WEIGHT: Aran
TENSION: 10x10cm (4"): 18 sts / 24 rows
NEEDLES: recommended 4.5 - 5 mm (US No.7-8)
LENGTH: approx. 150 m / 168 yards
HANK WEIGHT: 100g
Shade Card 2012 | Knitted Sample
Free patterns for Cloud Cotton
are available on request :
• Cloud Cotton Tunic
• Vaulted Rib Sweater
• Cable Front Pullover
Irene & Mr.Sheep Knitwear:
• Crochet Singlet [sample pattern No. SB-IR124, crochet]
Patterns for organic cotton: Linea Pura, Filati Handknitting No. 36
Patterns for cotton: Cotone Magazine
Sample Patterns for cotton
Price: $9.99
IN STOCK: 102 Snow, 104 Fawn, 105 Maize, 106 Pistachio, 108 Tangerine, 110 Sky, 114 Sea Foam, 118 Mint, 126 Plum
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Raglan Pullover, © Lana Grossa, Filati Magazine No. 41. Yarn: Lana Grossa Snake [100% Cotton]

More patterns for organic cotton:
&bul; Short-Sleeved Cardigan, © Sandra No. 5, May 2010. Yarn: Lana Grossa Latte
• Summer Cardigan and Bag, © Fait Main No. 12, yarn: Katia Eco Cotton [100% Organic Cotton]
• Ajoure Cardigan, Fait Main No. 11/2009; yarn: Schachermayr Cotton Eco [100% Organic Cotton]
• Cardigan with Crochet Flowers, Fait Main August 2008. Yarn: Schachenmayr Eco Cotton [100% Organic Cotton]
• Light Cardigan, yarn: Schachenmayr Eco Cotton [100% Organic Cotton]

Cotton, The Biography of a Revolutionary Fiber by Stephen Yafa

Cotton, The Biography of a Revolutionary Fiber, Stephen Yafa. Published by Penguin Book /History, paperbound, 408 p. Description >>
Price: CAD$19.50

CLOUD COTTON [100% Organic Cotton], 105 Maize

105, Maize (Light)
* 10+2 hanks

CLOUD COTTON [100% Organic Cotton], 106 Pistachio

106, Pistachio
(Light)

108, Tangerine

110, Sky

114, Sea Foam

118, Mint

126, Plum