Discover the beauty of Ashford Caterpillar Cotton Yarn, a 100% cotton, variegated, spiral-plied yarn with a soft crimpy texture that adds volume without weight. Designed for versatility, this lightweight yarn is ideal for weaving on rigid heddle or table looms, hand knitting lightweight garments, and crochet projects where softness, drape, and color depth matter.
Each 200g cone offers generous yardage with twice the bulk for its weight, making it both cost-effective and luxurious to work with. Whether you’re weaving airy scarves, knitting breathable summer tops, or crocheting drapey wraps, Caterpillar Cotton delivers beautiful stitch definition and lively color.
Key Benefits
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100% Cotton – natural, breathable, and soft against the skin
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Spiral-plied texture – adds volume and visual depth without heaviness
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Variegated colorways – subtle shading and tonal shifts for one-of-a-kind results
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Lightweight yet voluminous – twice the bulk for its weight, perfect for year-round projects
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Versatile applications – weaving, knitting, crochet, and mixed media fiber arts
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Generous 200g cone size – excellent yardage and lasting value
Available Colourways (200g Cones)
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Black
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Ocean
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Monochrome
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Paua
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Sandstone
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Inferno
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Citrus
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Berries
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Natural White
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Purple Haze
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Cookies 'n' Cream
Why Choose Ashford Caterpillar Cotton?
Ashford, a trusted name in fiber arts since 1934, designed Caterpillar Cotton with today’s weavers, knitters, and crocheters in mind. Unlike flat cotton yarns, its spiral-plied construction creates loft, softness, and stretch, making it easier to work with and more visually dynamic in finished pieces.
Related Products
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Ashford Mercerised Cotton Yarn
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Ashford Unmercerised Cotton Yarn
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Ashford Knitter’s Loom (perfect for using Caterpillar Cotton)
Companion Products
FAQs
Q: Is Ashford Caterpillar Cotton suitable for weaving on a rigid heddle loom?
A: Yes. Caterpillar Cotton works beautifully on rigid heddle looms, especially with a 12.5dpi or 15dpi reed, depending on your desired fabric density.
Q: Can this yarn be used for knitting garments?
A: Absolutely. The spiral-plied structure gives a soft drape, making it ideal for breathable summer tops, cardigans, and lightweight shawls.
Q: How does Caterpillar Cotton differ from regular cotton yarn?
A: Regular cotton is flat and can feel heavy, while Caterpillar Cotton is spiral-plied, making it lofty, lightweight, and twice the bulk without extra weight.
Q: Is it machine washable?
A: Caterpillar Cotton is 100% cotton, so gentle machine washing is possible, but hand washing is recommended for best results and color longevity.
Q: Which colourway is most popular?
A: Paua, Ocean, and Cookies ’n’ Cream are customer favorites for weaving and knitting due to their rich tonal variations.
