[knitterlin]

Hi-
I want to make this top:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/235313149253473153/

It calls for Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton, which is on sale this month. Does anyone have experience using this yarn for a garment? I don't want to feel like I'm wearing a wash cloth.
Thanks, as always!

 

[Linda6885]

I haven't used kitchen cotton myself, but it is a worsted weight 100 % cotton. Although the pattern is quite pretty with it's bold colors, I don't think I would use this yarn for a garment. Hopefully another will have used this yarn. For one, I don't like a worsted weight for a summer top, and two I would rather use a blend, so it would retain shape and not shrink. But wait and see what others think. I am curious too.

 

[linda211f]

I would say do not use kitchen cotton for garments. When I first started knitting I used it for a top. It was heavy, the fabric had no drape, and there was no luster to the yarn.

The finished garment was a big disappointment.

Good luck!

 

[morningstar]

I would not use this cotton for garments. There are lovely cotton blends out there that will drape nicely and be lighter weight.

 

[knitterlin]

Thanks for saving me from making a big mistake. Now, if anyone can suggest a yarn that will be more appropriate and comes in a lot of bright colors, I'd be grateful.

 

[John's old lady]

Thanks for saving me from making a big mistake. Now, if anyone can suggest a yarn that will be more appropriate and comes in a lot of bright colors, I'd be grateful.

Check Knitpics for some of their cotton blends-reasonable prices and nice color selections.

 

[Ronie]

Check Knitpics for some of their cotton blends-reasonable prices and nice color selections.

I would think this would be a better choice too.. if you get something with a little something added instead of 100% cotton it might wear better.. I love the feel of cotton but it does get out of shape easily

 

[OccasionallyKnotty]

As much as I understand what folks say about this cotton, it just seems to me that if the pattern was created for a particular yarn, wouldn't the designer have taken that into consideration? It's like the recipes on the food boxes: the company pays big money to get the best bang out of their product. Surprisingly enough, these recipes usually taste great with very little twinking. Why would Lion Brand go out of their way to publish and correct a pattern for a particular yarn if it wasn't going to work out well?

While I haven't made this project, I have knitted a few other Lion projects. with their yarn. They worked out well.

 

[oopsfiled]

I would go for a blend as well Cotton breathes but can be heavy

 

[retirednelda]

I am using Fibranatura Sea Song right now and it is a little splitty but the feel of the finished fabric is wonderfully soft and comfy.it is cotton and kelp.. it has been discontinued but can still be found.

 

[Linda6885]

As much as I understand what folks say about this cotton, it just seems to me that if the pattern was created for a particular yarn, wouldn't the designer have taken that into consideration? It's like the recipes on the food boxes: the company pays big money to get the best bang out of their product. Surprisingly enough, these recipes usually taste great with very little twinking. Why would Lion Brand go out of their way to publish and correct a pattern for a particular yarn if it wasn't going to work out well?

While I haven't made this project, I have knitted a few other Lion projects. with their yarn. They worked out well.

It doesn't work the same as for a recipe. Lion brand may have said, 'how about something else from kitchen cotton?' and the designer would come up with something. A design is not always made with a particular yarn in mind. Sometimes it is just an experiment. I like lionbrand yarn, and some of their patterns are great, and some not so great.

 

[Sampymom]

For 100% cotton, I like "I Love This Cotton" from Hobby Lobby. It is much softer than a dish cloth cotton and has a nice drape. For a cotton blend, I like Cotlin from Knit Picks. It is a cotton/linen blend and has lots of bright colors. In fact, I just finished a bright rainbow chevron dress for my toddler granddaughter and it turned out great!

 

[megross]

As much as I understand what folks say about this cotton, it just seems to me that if the pattern was created for a particular yarn, wouldn't the designer have taken that into consideration? It's like the recipes on the food boxes: the company pays big money to get the best bang out of their product. Surprisingly enough, these recipes usually taste great with very little twinking. Why would Lion Brand go out of their way to publish and correct a pattern for a particular yarn if it wasn't going to work out well?

While I haven't made this project, I have knitted a few other Lion projects. with their yarn. They worked out well.

Yes, I agree about the recipes and sometimes about the patterns. I once bought inexpensive yarn for a sweater pattern printed on the inside sleeve for my grandson - a "denim"-type acrylic yarn - it was a hoodie with a kangaroo pocket that I adapted a bit, and apparently he wore it on the airplane home and got many complements. His mom (my daughter) says it's made the rounds of her friend's kids.

 

[bp42168]

Is there a link to this pattern?

 

[knitster475]

Kitchen cotton is called that for a reason. It's fine for dish cloths, hot pads, or even totes, but a garment made of it probably wouldn't look very nice after several washings. It is a utility grade cotton, not a higher quality garment yarn.