Ashford Caterpillar Cotton Yarn - 200g
If your projects sometimes feel flat or too uniform, this textured cotton might be just what’s missing. Ashford’s Caterpillar Cotton brings soft crimp, colour shifts, and gentle volume, adding interest and texture without bulk. It’s playful, easy to use, and incredibly satisfying to work with.
You start with a creative spark—maybe it's a garment you can picture clearly, or a fabric with just the right drape and feel. But when your yarns feel too plain or too heavy, it can be frustrating. You want something soft, textured, and expressive without compromising on ease or comfort.
Ashford’s Caterpillar Cotton offers a lovely middle ground. Its spiral-plied structure creates a gentle crimp that adds movement and volume without weight. The variegated colours blend beautifully, adding natural variation and depth to your work without extra effort. It’s lightweight, easy to handle, and soft enough for next-to-skin wear, making it a reliable favourite for weaving, knitting, or crocheting.
Working with this yarn feels light and joyful. The texture keeps your hands interested, and the colours shift softly as you go. Whether you're adding contrast to a simple weave or making an entire piece with it, the result is airy, tactile, and quietly striking. It’s a small change that makes a big difference in how you feel about the process—and the final piece.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Crimpy spiral texture: Adds soft structure and interest to your fabric
- Lightweight yet voluminous: Twice the bulk without added weight
- Soft on skin: Ideal for garments and accessories worn close to the body
- Beautiful variegation: Dyed from a base of solid Ashford cotton shades
- Versatile fibre: Lovely for weaving, knitting, or crochet
Effortless to work with: Glides through fingers and equipment with ease
1 x Ashford Caterpillar Cotton Yarn cone (200g)
- Yarn Count: NE 2/lace weight
- Fibre Content: 100% unmercerised cotton
- Unit Weight: 200g cone
- Length per Unit: 680m / 743yds
- Wraps Per Inch: 20
- Recommended Needle Size: 2.75–4mm
- Weaving Sett: 10–20 epi
- Care Instructions: Gentle machine wash warm, tumble dry low, do not bleach
- Origin: New Zealand
This yarn is made from 100% unmercerized cotton, which gives it a soft and natural feel. The lack of mercerization enhances its absorbency and creates a slightly matte finish, making it excellent for weaving and textile applications.
Each 200g cone provides approximately 680 meters (743 yards) of yarn, making it a high-yardage option for weaving, knitting, and crochet projects that require generous amounts of material.
For knitting, needle sizes between 2.75–3.25mm (US 2–3) are recommended. For crochet, hook sizes ranging from 3.5–4.5mm work well, providing balanced stitch definition and texture.
Yes! Ashford Caterpillar Cotton Yarn is excellent for weaving. With a recommended sett of 10–20 ends per inch (epi), it works beautifully for lightweight textiles, scarves, and textured home decor items.
Absolutely! It pairs well with Ashford’s solid-colored cottons, allowing for creative color combinations and unique textures in weaving, knitting, or crochet projects. Mixing it with other fibers can also add depth and visual interest.
Do not bleach. Gentle machine wash. Tumble dry low.
This yarn is perfect for scarves, baby blankets, decorative pillows, placemats, and lightweight wraps. Its soft and voluminous texture adds interest and dimension to both wearable and home decor items.
Yes! Ashford Caterpillar Cotton Yarn is available in nine stunning variegated colorways, including Berries, Citrus, and Ocean. The multicolored variations create beautiful gradients and unique effects in finished projects.
Yes! Despite its plush and voluminous texture, this yarn remains lightweight. It offers twice the bulk for the weight, creating airy and comfortable fabrics that feel soft against the skin without being heavy.
Definitely! Its soft texture, light weight, and vibrant color variations make it an excellent choice for crochet projects. It works well for baby accessories, shawls, textured blankets, and lightweight garments.