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

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Do you know the difference between cotton and acrylic yarn? Here's a quick little run down of the two!
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[@ashybashy8D]

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]

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]

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

[@PandoraBear357]

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]

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

[@NoisyHill_]

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.

[@misham1443]

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!

[@myworldofcrochet]

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.

[@hellohawwaa]

Thank you for sharing this!! 🥰

[@AmenaAkter-e1f]

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?

[@BrainDiarrhea]

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

[@samsherwood8332]

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

[@hellohawwaa]

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

[@lashki]

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

[@hippiepisces9745]

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

[@gamingwithemma7747]

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

[@saraoz2629]

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"

[@KadenzJade6447]

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]

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]

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.

[@braunwie]

which one is best for making granny square bag?

[@adivhahophindulo9656]

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

[@hellohawwaa]

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

[@lakshana8138]

That was useful! Thank you!

[@fidelcheto9409]

Cotton is softer and durable

[@ken_kaneki_231]

Which one is best for making shrug?

[@EshasEpicDiary]

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 :)

[@PingCano-zq1ew]

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

[@vivizumu3739]

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

[@hellohawwaa]

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]

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

[@anahonai0220]

​@@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]

⁠Did you make the videk yet?

[@KhavyaAthi]

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

[@sejaljaiswar3952]

Even I want to know

[@rosecoloradodenver]

Thank uou!!

[@n1ngie]

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

[@hellohawwaa]

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 :)

[@0710nina]

😂😂 your right it is addictive.

[@hellohawwaa]

🤣😂

[@mjperfume1523]

Can u stiffen yarn?

[@noya-4413]

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]

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

[@mjperfume1523]

Acrylic

[@noya-4413]

@@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]

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

[@cuteunicorn51]

Which one is best for making slingbag??

[@hellohawwaa]

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 :)