We did both knitting and crochet swatches so you can see what these look like in both crafts!

We show you a bunch of new yarns as well as some interesting additions to a yarn you know and love.

Please note that I both washed and dried the Cotton Classic Twist and Amelia swatches. The knitted swatches didn’t really change. The crochet swatch sizes didn’t change but they did get flatter (you might see that in the Crochet swatches).

Knitting Swatches

Cotton Classic Twist

Needle: 4.5mm/7 metal sharp tips 

Gauge: 18 sts/4″

Fiber Content: 100% Mercerized Cotton

The yarn is a fun twist on a true classic and I’d guess that many of you have used Cotton Classic in the past.

I used sharp tips for making the swatch but if I were to make an entire item, I’d use a blunter tip. I had to be careful not to split the yarn

Experience Level: Intermediate because of the splitting concern

Amelia

Needle: 4.5mm/7 metal sharp tips 

Gauge: 18 sts/4″

Fiber Content: 40% Silk, 30% Linen, 30% Cotton

Get a dappled look because the three fibers take the dye differently.

While the ball band says hand-wash-only, I successfully machine washed and dried the swatch.

Experience Level: Beginner

Gemma

Needle: 4.5mm/7 metal sharp tips 

Gauge: 18 sts/4″

Fiber Content: 63% Recycled Cotton, 27% Recycled Polyester, 10% Polyamide

This chainette yarn really turned me into a Recycled fiber convert. The swatch is soft and has nubbs similar to a warm-weather tweed.

Experience Level: Intermediate because it’s a chainette.

Newport

Needle: 4.5mm/7 metal sharp tips 

Gauge: 18 sts/4″

Fiber Content: 67% Cotton, 23% Linen, 10% Polyamide

This is my favorite yarn of the lot!

It’s a chainette but with a soft hand.

It works up very light and comes in a range of adult shades.

Experience Level: Intermediate because it’s a chainette.

Crochet Swatches

Cotton Classic Twist

Hook: G hook

Fiber Content: 100% Mercerized Cotton

Available in several bold colors and combined with both a while and lighter shade.

Experience Level: Intermediate because of the splitting concern

Amelia

Hook: G hook

Fiber Content: 40% Silk, 30% Linen, 30% Cotton

Available in several bold colors and combined with both a while and lighter shade.

Experience Level: Beginner

Gemma

Hook: G hook

Fiber Content: 63% Recycled Cotton, 27% Recycled Polyester, 10% Polyamide

The swatch worked up lighter weight and lovely!

Experience Level: Intermediate because it’s a chainette

Newport

Hook: G hook

Fiber Content: 67% Cotton, 23% Linen, 10% Polyamide

Another chainette yarn with a soft and cuddly feel.

This will work up in gorgeous and lightweight tops. I wouldn’t suggest using it for a blanket because I don’t think I’d want to machine wash or rub the yarn.

Experience Level: Intermediate because of the chainette

About the Instructor: Jody Richards

Jody is the founder and lead editor of Knotions. She loves poring over stitch dictionaries and trying out new stitches. And while she likes all things crafting (well ok, except that one thing), yarn crafts are her true love (and she has the stash to prove it).

She’s a serial starter-of-projects and has a serious problem with finishing things without a deadline.

And don’t get her talking about hand-dyed yarns.  You’ve been warned.