Attention Yarnoholics!
What do you think is the most relevant topic after we learnt about yarns different types of yarn in our know your yarn series? we think most of you are waiting to indulge in picking yarn for the projects that have been waiting to see light of the day, besides we must tell you this topic is one of the popular demand on our social media platforms on where to pick yarns.
We have decided to start the “Yarnoholic Series” – A guide for all about yarns in India. We kick start the series with 5 cotton yarns available in India along with where to pick them, to help you go on a shopping spree!! And to help you understand these yarns better, we have created a Yarn Index .. So let’s indulge!
BUT!……Before you read ahead, get to know the types of cotton yarns available in India in our video below!
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ANCHOR KNITTING COTTON
The most popular amongst all the anchor knitting cottons are the 4054, 4057 and 4060 for knitting, crocheting and tatting.
| YARN INDEX^ | |
|---|---|
| Popularity | ***** |
| Availability | **** |
| Color Variety | ***** |
| Color Fastness | **** |
| Price | *** |
| ^ Index is on a scale of 5 ( 5 being highest and 1 being lowest) Yarn Index is an output of IYC analysis can vary from person to person |
| WHERE TO BUY – | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Instore | Address | Online | |
| Pradhan Embroidery, Mumbai | 125, 127, Perin Nariman St, Borabazar Precinct, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001 | Pradhan Embroidery | |
| Pony Craft Store, Coornor and Bangalore | The Hatswork Boulevard, No 32, Cunningham Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560052 | Pony Craft Store | |
| Many Local Yarn Stores | Coats India Webstore |
Anchor Mercerised Knitting Cotton – Art4057
Anchor Mercerised Knitting Cotton – Art4060
Anchor Mercerised Crochet Cotton – Art4054
GULERA
Another popular launch in 2019 avialable in 3ply , 6ply and Tshirt Yarn used in various froms of knitting , crocheting , tatting , hand weaving etc.
| YARN INDEX^ | |
|---|---|
| Popularity | ***** |
| Availability | *** |
| Color Variety | *** |
| Color Fastness | **** |
| Price | **** |
| ^ Index is on a scale of 5 ( 5 being highest and 1 being lowest) Yarn Index is an output of IYC analysis can vary from person to person |
| WHERE TO BUY | ||
|---|---|---|
| Instore | Address | Online |
| Pradhan Embroidery, Mumbai | 125, 127, Perin Nariman St, Borabazar Precinct, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001 | Pradhan Embroidery |
Gulera T-shirt Yarn
Gulera 3 PLY
Gulera 6 Ply
NAKO
Most commonly available imported yarn brand in India, with cotton and blends available via Nako Frizzy – T Shirt Yarn, Nako Fiore, Nako Calico
| YARN INDEX^ | |
|---|---|
| Popularity | *** |
| Availability | *** |
| Color Variety | *** |
| Color Fastness | **** |
| Price | *** |
| ^ Index is on a scale of 5 ( 5 being highest and 1 being lowest) Yarn Index is an output of IYC analysis can vary from person to person |
| WHERE TO BUY | ||
|---|---|---|
| Instore | Address | Online |
| Pony Craft Store, Coornor and Bangalore | The Hatswork Boulevard, No 32, Cunningham Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560052 | Pony Craft Store |
Nako Frizzy T-shirt Yarn
Nako Hosgeldin Soft
Nako Fiore
Nako Calico
YARNKART
Commonly called as SilkIndian and well known for their silk yarns, their recent entry into range of cotton yarns has been quiet damaging on our pockets. Their yarn ranges from 100% mercerized cotton to cotton blends in viscose
| YARN INDEX^ | |
|---|---|
| Popularity | **** |
| Availability | **** |
| Color Variety | **** |
| Color Fastness | *** |
| Price | **** |
| ^ Index is on a scale of 5 ( 5 being highest and 1 being lowest) Yarn Index is an output of IYC analysis can vary from person to person |
| WHERE TO BUY | ||
|---|---|---|
| Instore | Address | Online |
| Yarnkart | 43, 2nd Cross Yellamma St, P&T Colony, Ganganagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560032 | Yarrnkart |
Yarnkart – Cotton Viscose
Yarnkart – Cotton Chenille
Yarnkart – 100% Mercerised Cotton
Yarnkart – 100% Cotton
WHITE ROSE COTTON
These lovely cotton yarns are sourced and retailed by a wonderful person Akanksha Kapoor Tandon, founder of The Crochet Bella and Me n Yarns. She is a crocheter by passion and an engineer by profession. White Rose is produced in India by Shiva International Group and they have a wide range of cotton from threads for fine crochet lace work to thick and soft 4 ply cotton yarn
| YARN INDEX^ | |
|---|---|
| Popularity | *** |
| Availability | *** |
| Color Variety | *** |
| Color Fastness | **** |
| Price | *** |
| ^ Index is on a scale of 5 ( 5 being highest and 1 being lowest) Yarn Index is an output of IYC analysis can vary from person to person |
| WHERE TO BUY | ||
|---|---|---|
| Instore | Not Available | Online |
| Crochet Bella | The Crochet Bella |
White Rose Glossy Mellow cotton yarn
White Rose Knitting Mercerised cotton yarn
White Rose Lace cotton yarn
So now that we have the first 5 cotton yarns available in India – do let us know how do these yarn fair on the yarn index and do list the names of yarn you would like to see on the list.
India Yarn Circle 
hi there! just discovered this blog and i love what im reading so far 🙂 just a question – does 5 stars for price mean it’s more expensive or does it mean it’s good value (affordable)?
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Hello, thank you for following our blog. Regarding your query, It means good value for money.
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I am interested in buying black cotton yarn online to make a blouse. Please advise me how to go about it. Thankyou.
Awaiting your reply.
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Hello. You can buy it online from http://www.pradhanembroiderystores.com or http://www.thecrochetbella.com
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you can buy it online from https://indianyarns.in/
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We’re planning to Export premium quality yarn to GCC, Europe, Canada,US
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