Gossypium Cotton (Erika Knight)

£3.95

Through every stage of its creation; from the selection of the raw cotton fibre, through spinning, dyeing and balling, Gossypium Cotton is crafted for you with care.

Description

Cotton is a soft, fluffy, staple fibre that grows in a protective casing around the seeds of cotton plants of the genus gossypium. Cotton fibre is naturally soft, breathable and hypoallergenic making it ultimately comfortable to wear. Gossypium Cotton is made in India in the Hisar District in the state of Haryana by an eco-friendly manufacturer who is very much at the heart of the local community, promoting fair labour practices and the welfare and development of its employees. Through every stage of its creation; from the selection of the raw cotton fibre, which is of the highest quality and grown in the area surrounding the mill, through spinning, dyeing and balling, Gossypium Cotton is crafted for you with care.

Additional information

Weight 0.050 kg
Brand

Erika Knight is a highly respected British knit and crochet designer, as well as the creator of the Erika Knight yarn collection. Originally from a Fine Art background, with a successful career in the fashion industry, her trend forecasting work reignited her passion for the handmade. With her ‘simple’ ethos, Erika has a unique interpretation of craft: her mission is to simplify and communicate her insight and passion for handknitting with accessible yet enticing projects in order to inspire everyone to experiment and about all enjoy creating. The author of numerous highly acclaimed books on knit, crochet and craft, Erika has lectured at the V&A Museum in London, as well as leading art institutions and universities.
Erika continues to design, write and innovate, working alongside her daughter Arabella from their seaside studio on the South Coast of England where together they act as consultants across the craft industry.

Yarn Information

Material: 100% cotton
Yardage: 100m/50g
Weight: DK
Needle: 3:5 – 4 mm
Gauge: 22 = 10 cm
Material Consumption for women's jumper size M: 500g
machine washable

Shade

Milk 500, Sea Frett 501, Gift 503, Iced Gem 504, Pretty 507, Boho 508, Darling 509, Pitch 511, Bobcat 512, Monster 515, Paddle 516