🧶Crystal has purchased mercerized cotton and variegated sport weight yarn in this haul.
💡Mercerized cotton has a shiny appearance and is often used for crochet thread projects.
🎨The variegated sport weight yarn has beautiful color changes and can create gradient or self-striping effects.
🤔Crystal is unsure about the exact weight of the variegated yarn, but she will test it out and see how it works in her projects.
🧼Mercerized cotton has a smooth texture and is known to soften after washing.
What is mercerized cotton?
—Mercerized cotton is a type of cotton yarn that has been treated with chemicals to increase its luster, strength, and ability to absorb dye.
What can mercerized cotton be used for?
—Mercerized cotton is commonly used for crochet thread projects, such as doilies, tablecloths, and delicate garments.
How does variegated yarn create color changes?
—Variegated yarn is dyed in a way that creates different colors or shades within the same ball of yarn. When worked up in a project, it can create color changes, gradients, or self-striping effects.
What is the yardage of the mercerized cotton and variegated yarn?
—The mercerized cotton has approximately 200-219 yards (183-200 meters) per ball. The exact yardage of the variegated yarn is unknown, but it will be tested in future projects.
Can mercerized cotton be machine washed?
—Mercerized cotton can typically be machine washed on a gentle cycle, but it is recommended to follow the care instructions provided by the yarn manufacturer.
00:00Crystal introduces her recent yarn haul, which includes mercerized cotton and variegated sport weight yarn.
03:00Crystal discusses the qualities of mercerized cotton and explains that it has a shiny appearance and is commonly used for crochet thread projects.
05:00Crystal showcases the variegated sport weight yarn and mentions its beautiful color changes. She expresses her curiosity about whether it will create gradient or self-striping effects.
07:20Crystal shares the details of the mercerized cotton, including the fiber content and yardage per ball.
10:00Crystal provides an overview of mercerized cotton and describes its smooth texture and the fact that it softens after washing.
