Lion Brand

24/7 Cotton Mercerized Cotton Yarn

A worsted-weight mercerized cotton yarn intended for knitting and crochet.

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When this yarn makes sense

You want a cotton with a smoother, more lustrous mercerized finish for defined stitches.

Before you buy

The 100% cotton construction has less elastic recovery than wool or acrylic blends; choose Wool-Ease when spring and warmth matter more than cotton sheen.

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Check it against your pattern

Start with the yarn-weight category, then compare the fiber, length per ball and care instructions. The same category does not promise the same drape or elasticity. Color variants may have a different length or composition.

Use the substitution worksheet to compare it with the pattern yarn. Wash and measure a gauge swatch, then use the specific ball length in the yarn quantity calculator. Do not use knitting gauge as crochet gauge.

Compare another option

Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK Yarn · A light/DK cotton yarn with solid, print, and sparkle constructions.

Lion Brand Wool-Ease Acrylic Blend Yarn · A worsted 80% acrylic/20% wool staple in standard solid, heather, and twist variants.

Specifications

Yarn category: 4 Medium / Worsted
Fiber: 100% mercerized cotton
Mercerized: true
Ball size: 100 g / 170 m
Recommended Crochet Hook Mm: 4
Care: machine wash up to 40 C; machine dry medium; iron medium; do not bleach

Specifications reference: 2026-09-07.

Use the yarn label or hook package for the exact variant you buy.