COTTON Vs. ACRYLIC Yarn - Do You Know The Difference?!

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  • Опубліковано 10 гру 2024

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  • @ashybashy8D
    @ashybashy8D Рік тому +83

    The cotton looks much softer! And not as frizzy? I’m not sure that’s the right word, but I’m looking forward to trying some cotton yarn

    • @hellohawwaa
      @hellohawwaa  Рік тому +16

      Yes! I totally agree with you! The cotton looks and feels a lot softer and definitely does not frizz/pill as much as acrylic- great catch! I hope your experience with cotton yarn is as fun as mine has been! :)

  • @IrakozeLIVE
    @IrakozeLIVE Рік тому +46

    I have to say some acrylic yarns are very soft. It just depends on the company making it

    • @PandoraBear357
      @PandoraBear357 10 місяців тому +4

      Some cottons are not very soft either. There is kitchen cotton and garment cotton. Cotton is also less stretchy than acrylic or wool so some people find working with it rough on their hands. It does have very good stitch definition.

    • @LaShya-tm7xl
      @LaShya-tm7xl 4 місяці тому

      @@PandoraBear357which one do u think is best for making cat beanies? I want something stretchy but not too stretchy

    • @NoisyHill_
      @NoisyHill_ 3 місяці тому

      I used a relatively soft corton and it worked fine for the cat beanie. I find it needs a little bit of stiffness so the ears come out right.

  • @myworldofcrochet
    @myworldofcrochet Рік тому +13

    You will find that Mercerized Cotton has more shein to it, and there are a few European stores who has a large variety of colors for Cotton yarns ☺ But in the end the type of yarn we use depends on the project and how we feel it will fit the best.

  • @misham1443
    @misham1443 3 місяці тому +2

    I'm feeling so lucky that I found this video. I was in a dilemma whether to buy 100% cotton or 100% acrylic yarn for making a big project. Cotton is so much more expensive but I was so afraid to buy acrylic because it is "frizzy". I read one of the comments that said the same about acrylic and you replied by calling the frizz as "pill". And it dawned on me that the whole time i was looking at "anti pill acrylic yarn". I absolutely had no idea why it had "anti pill" written on it. 😂 Now i understand and have decided to go ahead and buy acrylic yarn! Wish me luck!

  • @AmenaAkter-e1f
    @AmenaAkter-e1f 4 місяці тому +7

    The best way to know is trying by own self. If you really wanna know the difference,you have to experience the moment. And i do want to. But i can't, because i live in a small village in Bangladesh,and you can't find anything here! I found two types of yarn, but i can't figure it out which is what! And it's not even written on the label or something, idk what does it called. It's really awful! But I'll try my best to find it out; i wanna make a cardigan, so im searching for the best yarn for myself! So..... Wish me luck, and i need your help,will you?

  • @samsherwood8332
    @samsherwood8332 Рік тому +11

    Thanks for the video! Very helpful as a beginner to crocheting!

    • @hellohawwaa
      @hellohawwaa  Рік тому +2

      Yay!! I'm so happy to hear that :) Thank you for sharing!!

  • @nancycoy9510
    @nancycoy9510 19 днів тому

    Thanks for the information. You explain things well.

  • @hippiepisces9745
    @hippiepisces9745 Рік тому +6

    Lily sugar and cream cotton yarn 🧶 looks pretty but scared to use it.
    Maybe I need to use softer cotton

  • @lashki
    @lashki 5 місяців тому +1

    Great video! i enjoyed how informative you made it and the side-by-side comparisons you offered. 😊

  • @braunwie
    @braunwie 6 місяців тому +2

    which one is best for making granny square bag?

  • @adivhahophindulo9656
    @adivhahophindulo9656 Рік тому +2

    Which one is best for making something warm like blankets and sweaters etc

    • @hellohawwaa
      @hellohawwaa  11 місяців тому +3

      Great question! I would recommend starting with thicker gauge yarn and then from there, acrylic or cotton would both work!

  • @KadenzJade6447
    @KadenzJade6447 Рік тому +5

    In terms of environmental factor, is acrylic yarn generally more bad for it? Considering it can leave off a lot of micro fiber plastics

    • @hellohawwaa
      @hellohawwaa  Рік тому +15

      Yes, any synthetic fiber or material you use is going to be worse for the environment than something that's natural like cotton. However, depending on the consumption or how materials are sourced/created, natural materials may are also bad for the environment and ethically harmful as well!

    • @PandoraBear357
      @PandoraBear357 10 місяців тому +1

      It's a wash really. Cotton requires a lot of water to grow, and unless certified organic, pesticides are likely used in the growing process.

  • @vivizumu3739
    @vivizumu3739 Рік тому +3

    Can I use acrylic yarn for summer projects ? I'm new n I have no idea ;)

    • @hellohawwaa
      @hellohawwaa  Рік тому +4

      You can! I would recommend using a bigger hook than the recommended one if you're looking to make something lightweight. I can do a video on this as well!

    • @karenbambam
      @karenbambam Рік тому +2

      It's not as breathable so you may get hot in it compared to cotton

    • @anahonai0220
      @anahonai0220 9 місяців тому

      ​@@hellohawwaawhat about some keychain and dolls . I am trying to open a small business so .. is acrylic okay for making keychains and other small things or maybe for flowers ???

    • @shalontehernandez6752
      @shalontehernandez6752 7 місяців тому

      ⁠Did you make the videk yet?

  • @haizellovesfood3767
    @haizellovesfood3767 7 днів тому

    Which is good??

  • @PingCano-zq1ew
    @PingCano-zq1ew 5 місяців тому

    Hello is it okay to use milk cotton yarn in making a shoulder bag?

  • @gamingwithemma7747
    @gamingwithemma7747 4 місяці тому +4

    What is the best for making shirts/pants/shorts/skirts???

    • @saraoz2629
      @saraoz2629 4 місяці тому +2

      cotton is way more breathable, and synthetic yarns in general (like acrylic) tend to be the ones that hold on to smells/odours more ; BUT, depending on the kind of cotton and acrylic that are available to you, cotton can feel coarser, whereas acrylic can feel more elastic, so you need to take their different properties into account ; it also depends on your budget (cotton can be wayyy more expensive than acrylic) and on your project (maybe cotton would be better for summer shorts for instance bc it'd be better with the sweating, but i'd personally 100% go acrylic for a fall/winter skirt). if you need more info, i usually trust everything i find on Toni Lipsey's blog or her youtube channel, i think both are called like "TL Yarn Crafts"

  • @D3DBATZ
    @D3DBATZ 27 днів тому

    I actually rlly like Cotten yarn…probably bc I like to do amigarumi

  • @lakshana8138
    @lakshana8138 4 місяці тому

    That was useful! Thank you!

  • @BrainDiarrhea
    @BrainDiarrhea 3 місяці тому +4

    Wow that eyeliner slaysss ❤️❤️ it reminds me of the chromatica ball haha 🖤

  • @n1ngie
    @n1ngie Рік тому

    you know those crochet mesh tops? can I make those with acrylic yarn?

    • @hellohawwaa
      @hellohawwaa  11 місяців тому +3

      You can! If you're looking for a mesh feel/look, it would depend on the crochet stitch you're working with rather than the yarn! I would recommend the "mesh stitch" which I'd be happy to do a tutorial on soon :)

  • @fidelcheto9409
    @fidelcheto9409 3 місяці тому +1

    Cotton is softer and durable

  • @rosecoloradodenver
    @rosecoloradodenver 11 місяців тому

    Thank uou!!

  • @KhavyaAthi
    @KhavyaAthi 9 місяців тому

    Hi...can I know what yarn is suitable for crochet cardigan? By the way love your video 😊

  • @cuteunicorn51
    @cuteunicorn51 11 місяців тому

    Which one is best for making slingbag??

    • @hellohawwaa
      @hellohawwaa  11 місяців тому +2

      Either one would work best! I would recommend choosing what weight you'd like your bag to be. The thicker the weight/gauge, the more sturdy your bag will be! Video on this coming soon :)

  • @0710nina
    @0710nina Рік тому +2

    😂😂 your right it is addictive.

  • @mjperfume1523
    @mjperfume1523 6 місяців тому

    Can u stiffen yarn?

    • @noya-4413
      @noya-4413 4 місяці тому

      I think there’s a diy spray u can make at home with starch or store bought ones that u spray on after you make ur work to stiffen projects

    • @mjperfume1523
      @mjperfume1523 4 місяці тому

      @@noya-4413 tried that and it. Did it not not work , this isn’t cotton but acyclovir

    • @mjperfume1523
      @mjperfume1523 4 місяці тому

      Acrylic

    • @noya-4413
      @noya-4413 4 місяці тому

      @@mjperfume1523 oh I’m sorry to hear that! I’ve never tried it myself actually just ve been seeing it a lot on socials

  • @boelschenlaer
    @boelschenlaer 4 місяці тому

    Please consider going vegan with Vegan Cruelty Free Yarn! 💚 💚 💚

  • @ken_kaneki_231
    @ken_kaneki_231 10 місяців тому +2

    Which one is best for making shrug?

    • @EshasEpicDiary
      @EshasEpicDiary 8 місяців тому +1

      Acrylic for winters as it will keep you warm, cotton for summer as it will allow air to pass through and not make you feel hot and it also gives you loose stitches to allow air ( preferable stich pattern to use when making a shrug for summers : mesh stich as it has big gaps to allow air in )
      Hope this helps :)