Australian Cotton Lace Yarn (≈Ne 8/2) - 450g | Ada Fibres
Struggling to find a laceweight cotton that combines softness with lasting strength? This Australian-grown cotton yarn offers a silky shimmer, incredible durability, and ethical traceability. Perfect for fine weaving and delicate crochet, it’s a yarn you’ll feel proud to work with—and even prouder to finish.
This Australian cotton lace yarn is both beautiful and dependable, giving your fine projects the elegance and strength they deserve. Long, fine fibres are combed and ring-spun for density and durability, while maintaining a soft, natural feel. With its subtle shimmer and heirloom quality, it inspires confidence for delicate, intricate creations that last.
From scarves that drape like silk to luminous table linens, this yarn turns your ideas into light, smooth, and elegant pieces you’ll treasure. It’s a choice that makes every moment at the loom or hook as rewarding as the finished work itself.
Key Features & Benefits
- Australian-Grown & Ethically Sourced – Traceable back to the farm for peace of mind.
- Premium Long Fibres (32mm) – Adds strength, smoothness, and abrasion resistance.
- Dense, Low-Loft Structure – Approximately 30% higher density than standard cotton yarns.
- Lustrous Finish – Subtle shimmer with the softness of unmercerised cotton.
- Perfect for Fine Work – Ideal for lace weaving, crochet, and lightweight knits.
Generous Yardage – 555 m per 100 g, perfect for large or intricate projects.
1 x 450 g spool of Australian Cotton Lace Yarn
- Fibre: 100% Australian Cotton
- Yarn Count: Approx. Ne 8/2 (technically Ne 20/2/3)
- Weight: 450 g spool
- Length: Approx. 2,497 m per spool
- Structure: 3-ply, ring-spun and combed
- Finish: Soft with a natural shimmer
- Origin: Australia
This laceweight cotton yarn is ideal for handweaving, delicate crochet, and knitting projects such as shawls, scarves, and lightweight garments. Its fine weight and smooth texture make it perfect for intricate designs requiring a soft, yet durable fabric.
No, this yarn remains soft like unmercerised cotton but features a shimmering finish due to the long, smooth fibers reflecting light.
Yes, the yarn's consistent quality and fine weight make it suitable for machine knitting, allowing for the creation of delicate and detailed fabrics.
Handwash in lukewarm water with mild detergent, lay flat to dry, and avoid wringing to maintain the integrity and appearance of the fabric.
Yes, the yarn's strength and density make it appropriate for use as warp in weaving projects, providing stability and durability to the woven fabric.
The yarn measures approximately 555 meters per 100 grams, offering substantial length for various projects.
The higher density results in a smoother, more durable fabric with less loft, making it ideal for heirloom-quality pieces that require longevity and a refined finish.
Yes, the cotton is locally grown in Australia, ethically sourced, and fully traceable back to the Queensland farm where it was cultivated.