Gepard Curly Cotton
Curly Cotton is a unique, exciting, and incredibly lightweight bouclé yarn, primarily made from cotton & silk and featuring a beautifully distinctive texture.
Recommended needle size: US 4–7 (3.5–4.5 mm).
Its special spinning process and the fine balance of cotton, silk, and a touch of extra-fine merino create a yarn that is soft, flexible, and gentle against the skin—while also being wonderfully easy to knit. Stitches glide smoothly on the needles, and the texture naturally comes to life without effort.
The lightness of the yarn makes it ideal for garments you’ll reach for again and again—without ever feeling heavy. Curly Cotton creates knitwear with a lovely drape that holds its shape, while maintaining a relaxed and lively look. Lightness also means few balls for a project.
Curly Cotton can be worked on a range of needle sizes, allowing you to shape the final look exactly as you wish. For a more structured, slightly Chanel-inspired jacket, use US 4 (3.5 mm). For a more relaxed, easy-fitting sweater, try US 7 (4.5 mm).
The characteristic bouclé and tweed texture adds depth and interest—even to simple designs. It’s also a great yarn to pair with a companion strand such as Kid Seta, Cashmere Lace, CottonWool 3, or Cotton Baby Lino if you’d like extra softness or a fuller fabric.
When knitting with a companion strand, use US 6–10 (4–6 mm) needles.
A companion strand is also a lovely way to subtly shift or tone the color of your project.
Curly Cotton is perfect for knitting that feels light, soft, and refined—full of texture, character, and expression.
Specifications
- Fiber: 82% cotton, 12% silk, 6% extra-fine merino
- Yardage: 150 m / 50 g (164 yds)
- Gauge (single strand): 16–20 sts = 4 in / 10 cm
- Gauge (with companion strand): 12–16 sts = 4 in / 10 cm (US 6–10 / 4–6 mm)
- Recommended needles: US 4–7 (3.5–4.5 mm)
- Wholesale pack: 10 balls × 50 g
More about gauge, needle sizes and yarn combinations:
Single strand Curly Cotton
4 in / 10 cm = stitches
- 20 sts – tight – US 2.5 (3 mm)
- 18–19 sts / 29–30 rows – standard – US 4 (3.5 mm)
- 17 sts / 28 rows – standard – US 6 (4 mm)
- 16 sts / 27 rows – loose – US 7 (4.5 mm)
- 15 sts / 25 rows – loose – US 8 (5 mm)
Curly Cotton + 1 strand Kid Seta / Cashmere Lace
- 15 sts × 24–26 rows – standard – US 8 (5 mm)
Curly Cotton + 1 strand CottonWool 3
- 14 sts × 24 rows – standard – US 8 (5 mm)
- 13 sts × 20 rows – standard/loose – US 10 (6 mm)
Curly Cotton + 1 strand Cotton Baby Lino
- 12.5 sts × 19 rows – standard – US 10 (6 mm)
Care:
Hand wash at 68–77°F (20–25°C) using a detergent suitable for silk and cotton.
Wash, rinse, and spin the garment in a laundry bag throughout the entire process. This helps maintain the shape of your knit.
Lay flat to dry on a towel and gently shape the garment to size.
Curly Cotton is a unique, exciting, and incredibly lightweight bouclé yarn, primarily made from cotton & silk and featuring a beautifully distinctive texture.
Recommended needle size: US 4–7 (3.5–4.5 mm).
