Is This the Best Cotton Yarn Ever Made? 🧶 The “I Love This Cotton” Stress Test!
The hunt for a cotton yarn that doesn’t feel like a rough dishcloth is a struggle every crocheter knows, but many claim the search ends right here. Today, I am putting the famous *I Love This Cotton* from Hobby Lobby through our 9-point Ribbit-o-Meter stress test. Is it truly the “Holy Grail” of affordable cotton, or is it just clever marketing? We’re swatching, ripping, and draping to find out if this staple belongs in your stash!
✨🧶 Crochet Swatch Saturday 🧶✨
Yarn: I Love This Cotton
Colorway: 6 White
Where to Buy:@hobbylobby
Hook Size Used: 5.5mm
🐸 Ribbit-o-Meter (Scores out of 5 Granny Squares)
- Feel: 4/5 – This yarn is remarkably soft for a 100% cotton that isn’t labeled Pima or Giza or Egyptian, avoiding that “sandpaper” feel often found in budget-friendly kitchen cottons.
- Color Range: 5/5 – With a massive spectrum of solids, multis, and neons, you’ll never struggle to find the exact shade for your project.
- Fiber Content: 4/5 – It is a high-quality, 100% cotton that feels breathable and premium, though it lacks the “luxury” sheen of a mercerized finish.
- Splitting: 4/5 – The twist is surprisingly stable, allowing for a smooth flow off the hook with only very rare catches during faster stitching.
- Stitch Definition: 4/5 – Your stitches will look clean and well-defined, making it a reliable choice for everything from amigurumi to summer tops.
- Drape: 4/5 – It possesses a lovely, natural weight that hangs comfortably without being too stiff or “cardboard-like.”
- Froggability: 5/5 – Total Zipper Status! This yarn zips right out with zero resistance, looking just as good on the second try as it did on the first.
- Washability: 4/5 – It handles the machine well, though like most non-mercerized cottons, it can “fuzz” slightly over time with heavy agitation.
- Price: 5/5 – When you catch this on a 30% off rotation, the value-to-quality ratio is virtually unbeatable in the current market.
⚠️ Warnings & Concerns:
- 1 Point: While it’s a budget king on sale, its regular price point leans more toward “Affordable” than “Ultra-Budget,” so time your hauls carefully!
✨ Overall Verdict: Check out the video for the overall verdict! “The ultimate ‘Crowd-Pleaser’ cotton—soft enough for garments, sturdy enough for home decor, and priced for every maker!”
Want to know how I rate the yarns? Check out the Ribbit-O-Meter Revealed: https://youtu.be/4RiXHfZs2NI
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