Yarn fact: the ancient Peruvians believed that cotton was puffs of cloud that fell to earth as a gift from the gods. Now sadly, our Shiny Happy Cotton’s not made from cloud, but it’s soft and full of lustre thanks to Peru’s basking sun and fertile soil. 

• COMPOSITION

  100% Cotton

• YARN WEIGHT

• 100 gram ball = 142 metres (155 yards) Aran/Worsted

• TENSION SWATCH

  18sts / 24 rows in stocking stitch on 5mm (US8) needles

• SUGGESTED KNITTING NEEDLE SIZE

  3.5mm - 8mm / US 4 - US 11

• SUGGESTED CROCHET HOOK SIZE

  3.5mm - 6.5mm / US 4 - US 10.5

• HOW TO WASH

  Safe to machine wash but do it on a cold cycle to keep the best colour and shape of your pieces or hand wash to last longer (and to save water) / Dry flat

WHAT CAN I MAKE? 
Shiny Happy Cotton is the perfect yarn for those summer knits – or year-round wardrobe classics. Use it for sweaters, dresses and accessories – and of course, it's ideal for baby and kids wear.

WORKS WELL WITH... 
Garter Stitch, Moss Stitch, Stocking Stitch, single crochet, double crochet