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Need a replacement for wool this summer? Well we are certainly cottoning on to the alternatives! We have a huge selection of colours and thicknesses in sunny cotton and many new to Loop just this week!

We know you needed a 4ply to fill the gap of yarn needed for those lightweight projects so introducing DMC Natura 4ply Cotton. Soft, strong and machine washable, it’s ideal for baby knits and updating your favourite shawls with a cotton alternative.



DMC Natura 4 Ply Cotton. CW from Top -32 Rose Soraya, 05 Blue Layette, 34 Burgundy,33 Amaranto, 54 Green Smoke.

DMC Natura 4 Ply Cotton. Cw from Top Left – 75 Moss Green, 49 Turquoise, 13 Pistachio, 61 Crimson.

DMC Natura 4 Ply Cotton. CW from Top Left – 25 Aquamarine, 86 Brick, 88 Orleans, 03 Sable.

At the other end of the needle (or hook) we have DMC Natura XL for quick instant gratification projects. Colours range from the prettiest pastels to zingy brights.

DMC Natura XL Just Cotton. L-R 71 Petrol, 92 Mustard, 31 Taupe

DMC Natura XL Just Cotton. L-R -41 Dusky Rose,12 Lilac, 04 Pink.

DMC Natura XL Just Cotton. L-R 09 Daffodil, 81 Turquoise, 83 Lime

We also have a collection of patterns to compliment this beautiful new yarn. Baby hats and booties, a baby bolero, a colourful cushion and a throw, plus two avian friends to chose from (either chicks or birds), that all use the 4ply cotton.

And for the XL cotton we have a cute fox toy and leaf table decorations.

Fun, bright colours are covered by Rico with their double knitting weight cotton. This mercerised cotton has a slight lustre giving it a lovely smooth finish and feel.

Rico – Cotton DK – CW From Top – 47 Jade, 35 Pigeon Blue, 34 Medium Blue, 042 Blue Green, 031 Aquamarine

Rico – Cotton DK. CW from Top- 015 Berry,000 Burgundy, 019 Dusky Rose, 068 Flamingo Pink, 13 Magenta

Rico – Cotton DK. CW from Top – 063 Banana, 45 Emerald, 61 Curry, 066 Grass Green, 062 Lemon.

For the finest of lacey crochet and the dainties of doilies, we have Rico Crochet Cotton. Similar to the DK with a mercerised finish it really holds it’s shape for the detail of lace stitches.

Rico Crochet Cotton. CW from Top – 009 Light Green, 005 Fushia, 016 Dusty Pink, 006 Lilac, 013 Yellow, 003 Orange, 008 Emerald. Centre- 001 White.

Finally, new and hot off the press (or mill rather) is the beautiful lace weight from Isager. A flat tape yarn made from pure cotton, we can’t wait to see how this one knits up. In fact, we’ll be bringing you more about this yarn new week, so stay tuned!

Isager Japansk Bomuld (Cotton)

Happy knitting and crocheting!

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