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Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran
A 100% cotton Aran yarn in 50 g balls with a broad color range.
Specifications
- Yarn weight
- Aran (category 4, Medium)
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Ball size
- 50 g / 85 m
- Recommended hook
- 4.5 mm (US 7)
- Care
- Machine wash 40 °C; do not tumble dry; warm iron
Use the yarn label or hook package for the exact variant you buy.
When this yarn makes sense
You want machine-washable cotton for clothing, accessories, toys, or home textiles with clear stitches.
Before you buy
The label says not to tumble dry it, so it is less convenient than kitchen cottons that can go in the dryer.
See Paintbox Yarns product details ↗
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.
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