Cotton Yarn reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 221 Reddit reviews across 11 subreddits and 70 posts to rank the best Cotton Yarn brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/YarnAddicts, r/CrochetHelp, r/crochet, r/knitting, r/Amigurumi. Top-rated brands include Hobbii (4.5/5), Lion Brand (4.2/5), Hobby Lobby (4.8/5).
Stats
Reviews221
Subreddits11
Posts70
Brands65
Products72
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#1
Hobbii
4.5
(35)
"I’d def recommend going to hobbii and trying out a few different fiber blends."
"I hear good things about hobbii's Friends Cotton."
"I love Hobbi Friends."
"I love Hobbi Rainbow."
"Loveeeee hobbii 8/8."
"Their Rainbow Cotton and Friends Cotton are both really nice."
"Their Rainbow Cotton and Friends Cotton are both really nice."
"They are *so* soft and vibrant."
"They have great sales frequently!"
"I love Hobbii’s rainbow cotton and friends cotton. I use 8/4 which is a dk weight. It's very soft and squishy."
#2
Lion Brand
4.2
(29)
"I’ve heard good things about the 24/7 cotton by Lion Brand."
"It’s lovely to work with and has a nice sheen to it."
"Lion brand Coboo (cotton and bamboo) is great."
"Lion brand pima cotton is super soft."
"I will never go back to anything else, it’s soooo nice to work with."
"Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton is my favourite!"
"I recently started a project with Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 cotton and I was very pleased with it."
"I’ve made blankets with Lion brand cotton, and they knit up so well."
"I use sturdy cotton like dishie from knitpicks, or 24/7 from lion brand for bags and kitchen items"
"Lion brand Pima cotton is really soft, although not many colors."
#3
Hobby Lobby
4.8
(12)
"I really like hobby lobby’s “I Love This Cotton” yarn. It’s soft and never gives my fingers little friction burns 😝"
"Hobby Lobby “I Love This Cotton” is really soft and wonderful to work with."
"I just started using 'I love this cotton' and it’s really soft."
"“I Love This Yarn” cotton is so soft to work with! It’s a treat for your hands!"
"I would with I Love This Cotton."
"Very soft cotton yarn."
"I Love this Cotton at hobby lobby is very soft."
"I Love This Cotton from Hobby Lobby is my favorite."
"I love the “I love this cotton yarn” from hobby lobby! It’s so soft, 100% cotton."
"Their I Love This Cotton yarn is super soft."
#4
Scheepjes
4.8
(10)
"Scheepjes cotton 8"
"Scheepjes organicon, made a sweater with it (crochet) and it has the best colours!!"
"It’s soft and really pretty and durable."
"Scheepjes SoftFun is what you need! Loads of colours, great stitch definition, very nice to work with."
"Scheepjes Cotton 8 is beautiful too, it's so so so soft and has such beautiful stitch definition."
"I love Scheepjes Catona for amigurumi"
"I’m living my scheepjes right now!"
"I love Scheepjes Catona yarn 👍👍"
"Sheepjes Catona."
"It’s very light and drapes really nicely."
#5
Cotton
4.3
(9)
"You should look at Pima and Egyptian cotton. Both are very soft and considered a higher quality cotton"
"I make dishcloths and potholders from 100% cotton - they are quick to make and people love getting them as gifts."
"It's all I use for amigurumi."
"Absolutely. I only use cotton to make them and I make a lot of amigurumi."
"Market bags are nice in thin cotton and relatively easy."
"I would go for a cotton mix yarn like cotton/bamboo, cotton/linen or similar."
"I use all cotton for baby clothes! Easy to wash and seems to last ok."
"I think it would be good for a spring/summer cardigan! Maybe a less dense stitch/pattern."
"I ended up knitting a baby blanket for my cat because I literally couldn’t figure out what else to do with it."
#6
Knit Picks
4.6
(8)
"Knitpicks Shine (cotton modal blend) is one of my favorites and is so soft."
"I love Knit Picks (or WeCrochet) Dishie yarn. It's their version of lily sugar and cream, but so much nicer. Lots of colors, soft and smooth, easier on the hands."
"It's a cotton linen blend that I've used for garments and washcloths."
"One of my absolute favourite cotton yarns is knitpicks dishie! I used a skein of it to make a top, and it drapes SO well without even having to block it."
"I’ve never had issues with Knitpicks Dishie"
"I like Knit Picks Dishie. It comes in cones."
"I just got this pack of bare organic cotton from KnitPicks."
"I like the KnitPicks CotLin blend with both cotton and linen."
#7
Cotton Yarn
3.6
(10)
"I’m knitting my daughter a cardigan with 100% cotton yarn. She’s 6 so I wanted something washable."
"I have a fibre sensitivity and use cotton a lot. I pretty much will use it for anything but socks."
"I like my dishcloths made from lightweight cotton yarn, they dry quicker."
"I love making hats with cotton yarn. They can be worn all year round, depending on where you live."
"If you crotchet, cotton yarn is great for all kinds of useful household thingies: baskets, shopping net bags, toys, tote bags, cat beds xD"
"Another option is bags! Cotton makes for great sturdy bags."
"Pattern: Diamond jacket by Anne Ventzel"
"The trick with 100% cotton for wearables is that it will stretch."
"You might be able to try and bamboo and cotton blend if you want natural fiber."
"I personally don’t like the texture of cotton."
#8
KnitPicks
4.3
(7)
"Knitpicks has a sale going on cottons right now!"
"The cotlin yarn from knit picks is awesome!"
"I use sturdy cotton like dishie from knitpicks, or 24/7 from lion brand for bags and kitchen items"
"I love knitpicks CotLin."
"I actually like Cotlin from Knitpicks."
"I really like dishie by knit picks for this."
"Check out Dishie by KnitPicks."
#9
Cascade
4.8
(6)
"I really like cascade nifty cotton."
"Cascade ultra Pima. It’s so soft and waves so well"
"Is nice and soft, and it’s the recommended yarn for Knitted Knockers."
"Cascade ultra pima"
"Cascade ultra pima is soft and feels luxe and slightly lustrous."
"Also try a cotton with a bit of elastic, like Cascade Fixation."
#10
Drops
3.7
(6)
"Also the brand Drops has nice cotton."
"Drops Paris, Drops Muskat or Hobbii Rainbow Cotton :)"
"Not sure if it’s available in your location but perhaps Drops Paris will do."
"Drops Muskat is a good cotton yarn."
"Is really soft although not very hard wearing."
"It’s very soft and pliable, but it has a tendency to split."
#11
Premier
4.5
(4)
"Just finished a pullover in Premier cotton sprout and would recommend."
"It’s very soft to the touch."
"Premier cotton sprout."
"It's nice and soft!"
#12
Caron
4.3
(4)
"Caron Everyday Cotton is bright and vibrant, and very soft."
"It’s been pretty soft in my hands and worked up."
"I actually really like it and I am a bit of a yarn snob."
"I like a cotton blend for a blanket, such as Caron Cotton Cakes. It works up nicely and is soft but still feels like cotton."
#13
Paintbox
4.3
(4)
"Paintbox and Paris Drops cotton yarns are two of my favourites 🧶"
"I like Paintbox Cotton, they have a ton of colors."
"It's a little splitty to work with but holds its shape well."
"I find Paintbox Cotton plenty soft."
#14
Queensland
5.0
(3)
"Queensland Coastal Cotton is very nice!"
"My favorite cotton is Queensland coastal cotton."
"Queensland Coastal Cotton is an outstanding cotton yarn, the color selection is amazing."
#15
HiKoo
4.7
(3)
"I love it."
"It's cotton, bamboo and silk with a little elastic so it's perfect for bralettes."
"I like HiKoo CoBaSi."
#16
Berroco
4.7
(3)
"I really like berroco modern cotton."
"Berroco Modern Cotton is probably my favorite for warm weather wearable projects."
"I really liked it!"
#17
Peaches and Cream
4.3
(3)
"I use peaches and cream 100% cotton yarn from Walmart for wash cloths."
"Knit and crochet’s cotton yarn may have worked the best for me so far."
"If you are willing to use non-organic then Peaches and Cream."
#18
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
4.0
(3)
"Mercerized cotton is amazing !!! Patons grace lionbrand 24/7 cotton."
"Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton is quite nice."
"24/7 cotton isn’t the softest, but it is nice."
#19
Sugar and Cream
3.7
(3)
"I have used sugar and cream for years."
"Sugar and cream makes great potholders."
"The Sugar and Cream tends to feel rougher at first than the I Love This Cotton."
#20
Rowan
5.0
(2)
"It’s very soft!"
"Is my absolute favorite yarn for garment knitting."
#21
Pima Cotton
5.0
(2)
"Check out pima cotton. It's much smoother and more comfortable against the skin than a lot of the other cottons you might be seeing."
"I made a lovely lace shell tank out of some very nice pima cotton."
#22
Tahki
4.5
(2)
"I am fond of Tahki cotton classic. It has a glossy finish that I like, and excellent stitch definition. It washes and dries beautifully too."
"I regularly use Tahki Cotton Classic for dolls and blankets."
#23
Lily
4.5
(2)
"I have a soft spot for the Lilly sugar n cream yarns."
"It starts out a little stiff but softens up in the wash."
#24
Schachenmayr
4.0
(2)
"The Schachenmayr Catania series."
"We have Schachenmayr Catania cotton yarn in Germany which is pretty good."
#25
Lily Sugar n Cream
4.0
(2)
"I've made baby blankets with sugar and cream too. You really can't beat cotton yarn for how washable it is."
"The lily sugar n cream stuff does not shed at all."
#26
Premier Yarns
4.0
(2)
"Makes a nice cotton blend that is quite soft."
"Makes a nice cotton blend that is quite soft."
#27
Drops Paris
4.0
(2)
"Try Drops Paris - Aran cotton and affordable."
"Drops Paris is my go to as its pretty cheap and they have loads of colours."
#28
Scheepjes Whirl
4.0
(2)
"I recently finished a throw blanket using Scheepjes Whirl and Whirlette cotton/acrylic blend yarn."
"Recently used scheepjes whirl (60 cotton/40% acrylic)."
#29
Sandnes Garn
4.0
(2)
"I make summer sweaters every year and some of the yarns I have used are Line and Tynn Line from Sandesgarn."
"Linen blends are a lighter alternative, like Sandnes Garn Tynn Line"
#30
WeCrochet
4.0
(2)
"I would check WeCrochet for their cotton yarn."
"Wecrochet’s comfy cotton is soft and lighter than a full cotton yarn."
#31
Purl Soho
4.0
(2)
"PurlSoho has some very nice cotton yarn."
"Purl soho has some nice cottons and theyre having a big sale RN"
#32
Walmart
3.5
(2)
"Walmart Mainstays cotton is the best I’ve found."
"Walmart's Mainstay 100% cotton is nice but only comes in a few colors."
#33
Katia
5.0
(1)
"I mostly work with it (and steel hooks), it is very durable and quite silky/smooth."
#34
Malabrigo
5.0
(1)
"Malabrigo Verano is my cotton of choice because it is the least likely to pill or shed."
#35
Keche
5.0
(1)
"I like the Keche Baby cotton blend."
#36
Willow Yarns
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely love Willow Yarns Meadow cotton yarn. It’s straight up butter soft."
#37
Patons Grace
5.0
(1)
"Mercerized cotton is amazing !!! Patons grace lionbrand 24/7 cotton."
#38
K&C JOAANs
5.0
(1)
"It's so. Unbelievably. Soft."
#39
Combed Cotton
5.0
(1)
"Combed cotton is your best bet when crafting for baby washcloths."
#40
Wool2dye4
5.0
(1)
"They have great shipping speed and all the yarn I e tried from them so far has been amazing."
#41
Rico
5.0
(1)
"I personally love Rico Ricorumi due to the amazing variety of colours."
#42
Herrschners
5.0
(1)
"I prefer Herrschners' Craft Cotton Cone-it's the same price, a bit more yardage, softer on the hands to work with."
#43
Quince and Co
5.0
(1)
"It was lovely. So soft and I think worked great for color work."
#44
Milk Yarn
4.0
(1)
"Try milk yarn, I gotten it a few times off Temu, it is soft and not that fuzzy."
#45
K and C
4.0
(1)
"K an C is a good cotton to me soft and seems strong."
#46
Peaches & Cream
4.0
(1)
"Peaches and cream is really strong, less soft, but better for structure like a bag."
#47
Yarnart
4.0
(1)
"I love Yarnart Jeans for amigurumi."
#48
Ricorumi
4.0
(1)
"Ricorumi dk."
#49
Mainstays
4.0
(1)
"Mainstays (Walmart) cotton is actually really soft and easy to use."
#50
Sinfiona Schjeps Catona
4.0
(1)
"Mercerized cotton is amazing !!! Patons grace lionbrand 24/7 cotton."
#51
Sirdar Mercerised Cotton
4.0
(1)
"Sirdar mercerised cotton is nice."
#52
Lion Brand CoBoo
4.0
(1)
"It’s really soft and lightweight and has a nice drape."
#53
Mary Maker Studio
4.0
(1)
"Mary Maker Studio has cotton cord. They sell them mostly for macrame, but they've mentioned that people knit with the cords."
#54
Hobbii Twister
4.0
(1)
"Nice drape, decently soft."
#55
Hobbi
4.0
(1)
"Hobbi has a good range of cotton yarns, including bigger cakes with gradients."
#56
Camarose
4.0
(1)
"Camarose cotton yarn has good drape."
#57
Bernat
4.0
(1)
"I like some cottons too like Bernat handicrafter for medium weight."
#58
Patons
4.0
(1)
"Also patons grace and Sinfiona."
#59
King Cole
4.0
(1)
"I did a bedspread in King cole Super soft cotton."
#60
Holst Garn
4.0
(1)
"Is affordable, especially in cones."
#61
Ice Yarns
4.0
(1)
"I have bought fingering weight cotton from Ice Yarns and really like it."
#62
I Love This Cotton
4.0
(1)
"The Hobby Lobby cotton is definitely softer in the long run."
#63
Yonkey Monkey
4.0
(1)
"Try pattern with bamboo/cotton blend. I buy yarn on Amazon from yonkey monkey."
#64
Michaels
3.0
(1)
"Michaels brand "baby cotton" yarn. Super soft."
#65
Lily Sugar and Cream
3.0
(1)
"Lily sugar and cream is pretty rough so I would use it for bags or potholders but not clothing."
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