Great Patterns Using Cotton Yarn
As most people that enjoy the art of crochet already know, not all types of yarn are perfect for every type of crochet pattern. What is universally accepted is that when a crocheted item calls for softness nothing beats the use of cotton crochet yarn when used in conjunction with a great crochet pattern for ensuring that a specific creation will be appreciated and used often. This is especially true when it comes to making items that are intended for children or babies, and any crocheted item that is designed to be worn always feels better against the skin when made of cotton yarn.
Here's a look at some great patterns using cotton yarn:
Bath Mitt - This is a beautiful crochet pattern for using cotton yarn to create a lovely bath mitt that also would be a great stocking stuffer at Christmas, available at http://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns2/accessories/cotchen_mitt.html
Bat Dishcloth - This is a neat little dishcloth that is in the form of a black bat and a great way to get kids to help with the dishes, available at http://www.sugarncream.com/pattern.php?PID=4650&cps=21191
Stripey Worm Finger Puppets - These are adorable little finger puppets that when made of soft cotton yarn will ensure that the little ones love them, available at http://debscrafts55.blogspot.com/2008/04/stripey-worm-finger-puppets.html
Abba Hat - A throwback to a stylish light and airy hat of another generation, this hat would be a joy to wear when made of cotton yarn, available at http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=o&d_id=88&lang=us
Bear For Baby - This is a free crochet pattern for making a 24 inch bear for a baby that is about as cute as it can be, available at http://happyyellowhouse.com/htm/bear.html
Preemie Baby Bib - This colorful preemie baby bib is both useful and soft when made of cotton yarn, available at http://www.crochetnmore.com/preemiebabybib.htm
Eyemask - This is a wonderful free crochet pattern to utilize cotton yarn to create a soft eyemask that can help enable sleep and relieve stress, available at http://ww.knitwits-heaven.com/eyemask.htm
Crocheted Hammock - Although this is a bit of a larger project it is well worth the effort - imagine snoozing in a soft hammock made of cotton yarn. This free crochet pattern is available at http://sites.google.com/site/happyhooking/crochetedhammock
When using these or any other free crochet patterns keep in mind that most are the property of the creators - so use them in accordance with the author's expressed wishes.
Here's a look at some great patterns using cotton yarn:
Bath Mitt - This is a beautiful crochet pattern for using cotton yarn to create a lovely bath mitt that also would be a great stocking stuffer at Christmas, available at http://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns2/accessories/cotchen_mitt.html
Bat Dishcloth - This is a neat little dishcloth that is in the form of a black bat and a great way to get kids to help with the dishes, available at http://www.sugarncream.com/pattern.php?PID=4650&cps=21191
Stripey Worm Finger Puppets - These are adorable little finger puppets that when made of soft cotton yarn will ensure that the little ones love them, available at http://debscrafts55.blogspot.com/2008/04/stripey-worm-finger-puppets.html
Abba Hat - A throwback to a stylish light and airy hat of another generation, this hat would be a joy to wear when made of cotton yarn, available at http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=o&d_id=88&lang=us
Bear For Baby - This is a free crochet pattern for making a 24 inch bear for a baby that is about as cute as it can be, available at http://happyyellowhouse.com/htm/bear.html
Preemie Baby Bib - This colorful preemie baby bib is both useful and soft when made of cotton yarn, available at http://www.crochetnmore.com/preemiebabybib.htm
Eyemask - This is a wonderful free crochet pattern to utilize cotton yarn to create a soft eyemask that can help enable sleep and relieve stress, available at http://ww.knitwits-heaven.com/eyemask.htm
Crocheted Hammock - Although this is a bit of a larger project it is well worth the effort - imagine snoozing in a soft hammock made of cotton yarn. This free crochet pattern is available at http://sites.google.com/site/happyhooking/crochetedhammock
When using these or any other free crochet patterns keep in mind that most are the property of the creators - so use them in accordance with the author's expressed wishes.
