Lang Yarns Handarbeitsgarn 12-fach cotton yarn, 50 g

Lang Yarns Handarbeitsgarn 12-fach – cotton yarn for amigurumi, pot holders and home décor

Handarbeitsgarn 12-fach from Lang Yarns is a cotton yarn for knitting and crochet, for example for amigurumi figures, pot holders, home décor and summer accessories. The yarn is 100% cotton and is plied from 12 strands. The twist gives the thread a firm structure, and the stitches come out even. One ball weighs 50 g and has a length of approx. 84 m, which works out at approx. 168 m per 100 g. This figure helps you plan the quantity needed for your project.

The yarn is washable at up to 60 °C with detergent for coloureds. That is practical for items that are used and washed often, such as pot holders, coasters or dishcloths. Choose your colour from the options.

Working with the yarn

A needle size of 3.5–4.5 mm gives a firm fabric that holds its shape. This is an advantage for pot holders and baskets. For amigurumi, you will usually work with a smaller hook or needle than the ball band states, so that the stitches are tight and the stuffing does not show through. How firmly you need to work depends on your pattern. The ball band gives a tension of 21 stitches and 30 rows over 10 × 10 cm. What matters is the tension given in your pattern; the figure on the ball band is only a guide.

Planning the quantity

For a women's jumper in size M, about 650 g is given, which is around 13 balls. The actual amount used depends on the design, stitch pattern and size. For larger projects, it is best to buy all the balls in one go so that they come from the same dye lot. Smaller projects such as pot holders or amigurumi figures need considerably less.

Lang Yarns Handarbeitsgarn 12-fach product details

• Brand: Lang Yarns, Handarbeitsgarn 12-fach
• Material: 100% cotton
• Ball weight: 50 g
• Length: approx. 84 m per 50 g
• Recommended needle size: 3.5–4.5 mm
• Tension over 10 × 10 cm: 21 stitches × 30 rows
• Yarn requirements: women's jumper size M approx. 650 g (depending on the design)
• Care: washable at up to 60 °C with detergent for coloureds

You will also need: knitting needles or crochet hook in the size given in your pattern (recommended: 3.5–4.5 mm)