Cotton in Handmade Knitwear – Most Versatile Yarn

Cotton is a versatile and sustainable raw material that offers numerous benefits for hand knitting manufacturing. As a wholesale supplier of cotton handmade knitwear, we are always excited to use unique affect of cotton in apparel as it is ubiquitous and widely used.

The advantages of using cotton yarn for hand knitting, including its softness, breathability, and durability. Overall, cotton is a fantastic choice for those who want to create beautiful, eco-friendly, and comfortable handmade knitwear.

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Raw materials where does Cotton comes from - Rochak Handknit

Where Does Cotton come from?

Cotton yarn has a rich history dating back thousands of years. Evidence of cotton fabrics and the use of cotton in ancient civilizations has been found in various regions, including the Indus River Valley in Pakistan and the Nile Valley in Egypt around 3000 BC. Cotton may have been domesticated as early as 5000 BC in eastern Sudan near the Middle Nile Basin region. The cultivation and use of cotton spread to different parts of the world over the centuries.

Where does our Cotton Yarn comes from?

As there is no commercial cotton farm in Nepal. We relied on local supplier for cotton. These supplier import to Nepal from other countries mostly from India .

We have also testing few organic cotton yarn from our reputed supplier on China. Though the cost is higher when purchased on smaller quantity.

Raw Materials Where does our Yarn Comes from(OU COTTON COMES FROM INDIA TO NEPAL)
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Appeal of Cotton yarn

Comfort: Cotton is quite breathable and comfortable to wear next to the skin. It starts out soft and actually gets softer the more you wash it.

Durability: Cotton is strong, durable, and machine-washable. It usually holds together well and doesn’t pill.

Versatility: Cotton can easily be dyed in a dizzying array of colors. This means you can find a shade of cotton to match your every desire.

Affordability: It is usually inexpensive, though you are often rewarded with better quality when you pay a little more.

Cool and Breathable: With its hollow fibers, cotton yarn is naturally cool and breathable. These fibers allow air to circulate through the weave of the fabric and heat to escape quickly, leaving you feeling fresh even when temperatures are higher.

Hypoallergenic: For those with allergies and skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, the soft fibers of cotton make it incredibly comfortable to wear next to the skin.

Why Choose Cotton YARN In Handmade Knitwear and Crochet Manufacturing

You can create wonderful apparel from cotton using our hand knitting skills.

Since our cotton 4/4 is soft, it is also suitable for accessories, baby apparels etc. It is usually for summer.

Hand knitted Apparels and Accessories from Cotton yarn

  • Cotton Vests

  • Cotton Sweater

  • Cotton Sun Hats

  • Cotton headbands

customization Design and Patterns

Pick the cotton as your choice, create a pattern by adjusting the gauge.

We can create wide variety of designs.

Designs and Patterns from merino Rochak Handknit

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Colors

We get ecru color from our supplier. For 2/10, we have the option to buy in black. These black cotton yarns are much more finer than the ones we do in pot dyeing in small quantities. We dye these hanks to the custom colors with from Pantone charts with MOQ of 10kg per color.

Gauge

We have 100% cotton a following types.

  • Cotton 2/10 N/M
  • Cotton 4/4 N/M

We have also used 4/8 NM and 2/28 NM cotton in few projects. This is not our main yarn.

We are also experimenting with Slub cotton in making sweater and sock.

The gauge for this yarn are as below:

  • Cotton 2/10 NM =>26 stitches and 25 rows.
  • Cotton 4/4 NM =>23 stitches and 32 rows.
  • Caring guidelines for Cotton yarn apparels

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    Caring for Cotton Apparel- Rochak handknit

    Frequently Asked Questions about [THIS] yarn

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