All About Anchor Yarn – IYC gets Anchored

Anyone who wants to indulge in yarncrafts would go to a kangan store or shop  next door and pick up Anchor yarns and this is the impression Anchor has left in our minds. While Anchor leaves us with these distinct memories, they have been a go to brand for many of our yarn crafts ranging from embroidery, crochet, knitting , tatting, string art and many more forms of yarn crafts.

In this blog post we are going into a little detail about the yarns from Anchor.

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1. Anchor Stranded Cotton Skeins – Art4625

A spectrum that would compare a rainbow, Anchor stranded cotton skein is the most well-known premium hand embroidery thread all over the world. A superior 6-strand thread, made from the best Egyptian cotton is ideal for all forms of embroidery. Available in single and multicolor.

Ideal for – all types of hand embroidery – Free style & Counted thread embroidery

Key features –

• Imported Egyptian cotton fiber
• Long staple cotton – superior strength
• Double Mercerized – Superior luster & strength
• Extensive shade range

Packaging – 25, 8meter skeins to a box

2. Anchor Mercer Crochet Cotton – Art4054

Anchor Mercer Crochet cotton is available in two thicknesses – Ticket 20 & Ticket 40 (ticket 20 is thicker than ticket 40). Being mercerized, these threads are a little stiff and can be used very strikingly to give a lacy feel.

Ideal for – all types of Lace crafts like Crochet, Tatting, Knitting and Hairpin lace.

Key features –

• Imported Egyptian cotton fiber
• Long staple cotton – superior strength
• Double Mercerized – Superior luster & strength

Packaging – 10, 20gram balls to a box

3. Anchor Mercer Pearl Cotton – Art4591

Anchor Mercer Pearl cotton, is a versatile soft thread with a pearly sheen on it. This gives your work an extra glossy effect. 

Ideal for – all types of hand embroidery – Free style & Counted thread, and Lace crafts like Crochet & Knitting.

Key features –

• Imported Egyptian cotton fiber
• Long staple cotton – superior strength
• Double Mercerized – Superior luster & strength

Packaging – 10, 10gram balls to a box

4. Anchor Mercer Knitting Cotton – Art4057

Anchor Mercer Knitting cotton, as the name implies is used for knitting, as well as Crochet and chunky Tatting. It is also used embroidery and soft toy making.  Available in single and multicolor.

Ideal for – all types of Lace crafts like Knitting & Crochet. Also used for different kinds of hand embroidery – Free style & Counted thread

Key features –

• Imported Egyptian cotton fiber
• Long staple cotton – superior strength
• Double Mercerized – Superior luster & strength

Packaging – 10, 50gram balls to a box

5. Anchor Mercer Knitting Cotton – Art4060

This is a versatile thread that is soft and lustrous. It is strong and flexible and used for Home furnishings apart from embroidery and lace crafts. 

Ideal for – all types of Lace crafts like Knitting, Crochet & Macramé. Also used for different kinds of hand embroidery – Free style & Counted thread

Key features –

• Imported Egyptian cotton fiber
• Long staple cotton – superior strength
• Double Mercerized – Superior luster & strength

Packaging – 4, 50gram balls to a box

WHERE TO BUY –

Instore –

Options are umpteen , look around any craft supply stores and you are most definite to be offered anchor yarns

Online –

Coats India : http://shop.coatscrafts.in/

Pradhan Embroidery Store

Pony Craft Store

Don’t forget to ask for shade cards  to pick the right colors for your project !

We hope that we were able to help you with deciding the right Anchor Yarn for your projects. Leave us a comment or note if you like to know more about Anchor Yarns.

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