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Cotton yarn for amigurumi (CYC 2–3)

Cotton yarns for amigurumi in fine and DK weights: real meters per 100 g, hook sizes and 24 verified yarns to sort and compare.

  • Average m per 100 g 250 m
  • Yarns in our database 24

Why cotton for amigurumi?

Cotton holds its shape, does not stretch much and shows every stitch clearly, so amigurumi keep crisp features and do not let the stuffing show through. Mercerized cottons add a soft sheen and resist pilling, which helps toys that are handled a lot.

Standard specs and real data

This hub includes every yarn in our database in the fine (CYC 2) or light (CYC 3) category with at least 50 % cotton in its fibre content, including mercerized and cotton-blend yarns.

Our database lists 24 yarns in this group from 14 brands. Their linear density averages 250 m per 100 g, ranging from 150 to 340 m per 100 g, and the average ball holds 142 m in 57 g.

Manufacturers recommend hooks from 2 to 4.5 mm for these yarns. 6 of them publish a reference gauge, averaging 22.7 stitches in 10 cm.

Most common main fibres in the group: Cotton (16), Blend (8).

All Cotton yarns for amigurumi in our database

Sortable table of yarns: weight category, fibre, ball, density, hook and gauge
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Alize Cotton Gold 2 55 % cotton, 45 % acrylic 100 g · 330 m 330 3–4 mm — See colors & stock on Amazon →
Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima 3 100 % cotton (mercerized) 100 g · 200 m 200 4 mm — See colors & stock on Amazon →
Círculo Amigurumi 2 100 % cotton (mercerized) 125 g · 254 m 203 2.3–4 mm — See colors & stock on Amazon →
DMC Happy Cotton 3 100 % cotton 20 g · 43 m 215 3 mm — See colors & stock on Amazon →
DMC Natura Just Cotton 2 100 % cotton 50 g · 155 m 310 2.5–3.5 mm — See colors & stock on Amazon →
DROPS Belle 3 53 % cotton, 33 % viscose, 14 % linen 50 g · 120 m 240 4 mm 21 See colors & stock on Amazon →
DROPS Cotton Light 3 50 % cotton, 50 % polyester 50 g · 105 m 210 4 mm — See colors & stock on Amazon →
DROPS Cotton Merino 3 50 % wool, 50 % cotton 50 g · 110 m 220 4 mm 21 See colors & stock on Amazon →
DROPS Muskat 3 100 % cotton (mercerized) 50 g · 100 m 200 4 mm — See colors & stock on Amazon →
DROPS Safran 2 100 % cotton 50 g · 160 m 320 3 mm — See colors & stock on Amazon →
Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4 2 100 % cotton 50 g · 170 m 340 2.5–3 mm — See colors & stock on Amazon →
Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/6 2 100 % cotton 50 g · 105 m 210 3–3.5 mm 23 See colors & stock on Amazon →
Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/8 3 100 % cotton 50 g · 75 m 150 4–4.5 mm — See colors & stock on Amazon →
Katia Capri 2 100 % cotton (mercerized) 50 g · 125 m 250 2–3 mm — See colors & stock on Amazon →
Katia Fair Cotton 2 100 % cotton 50 g · 155 m 310 3 mm 27 See colors & stock on Amazon →
Lion Brand Coboo 3 51 % cotton, 49 % bamboo 100 g · 212 m 212 4 mm 18 See colors & stock on Amazon →
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK 3 100 % cotton 50 g · 125 m 250 4 mm — See colors & stock on Amazon →
Phildar Phil Coton 3 2 100 % cotton 50 g · 121 m 242 3.3–3.8 mm 26 See colors & stock on Amazon →
Rico Design Ricorumi DK 3 100 % cotton 25 g · 58 m 232 3–3.5 mm — See colors & stock on Amazon →
Schachenmayr Catania 2 100 % cotton (mercerized) 50 g · 125 m 250 2.5–3.5 mm — See colors & stock on Amazon →
Scheepjes Catona 2 100 % cotton (mercerized) 50 g · 125 m 250 2.5–3 mm — See colors & stock on Amazon →
Scheepjes Softfun 3 60 % cotton, 40 % acrylic 50 g · 140 m 280 3–3.5 mm — See colors & stock on Amazon →
Scheepjes Stone Washed 2 78 % cotton, 22 % acrylic 50 g · 130 m 260 3–4 mm — See colors & stock on Amazon →
YarnArt Jeans 2 55 % cotton, 45 % acrylic 50 g · 160 m 320 3–3.5 mm — See colors & stock on Amazon →

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Best projects and how much yarn you need

Use these yarns for amigurumi animals and dolls, keychains, baby rattles and small toys. Work with a hook one or two sizes smaller than the ball band suggests to get a tight, dense fabric.

With the average ball of this group (142 m), a 1,100 m throw blanket needs about 8 balls and a 220 m hat about 2 balls. For an exact figure for your pattern, size and stitch, use the yarn calculator.

How to choose and substitute

Compare yarns by meters per 100 g rather than by brand or ball weight: two yarns within about 10 % of each other in density, with overlapping hook ranges, usually give the same fabric. Sort the table by density or hook size to find close matches quickly.

Before swapping yarns in a pattern, convert the number of balls by total length, buy every ball from the same dye lot and work a 12 × 12 cm swatch. Our side-by-side comparisons below show the exact ball conversion and a technical verdict for the most searched pairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What hook size should I use for amigurumi with cotton yarn?

Go one or two sizes below the ball band: for fine (CYC 2) cotton, 2.5–3 mm is common; for DK (CYC 3) cotton, 3–3.5 mm. The goal is stitches tight enough that the stuffing does not show.

How many Cotton yarns for amigurumi does CrochetMetrics compare?

Our database currently lists 24 Cotton yarns for amigurumi with verified ball band data, from 150 to 340 m per 100 g. Every yarn links to its own data sheet with substitutes and a ball converter.

Can I swap one yarn of this group for another?

Usually yes, if their meters per 100 g are within about 10 % and the hook ranges overlap. Convert the number of balls by total length, not by weight, and always check your gauge with a swatch before starting.