Yarnoholic Series

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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Yarnoholic Series

Guide for Buying Cotton Yarns in India

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 –
InstoreAddressOnline 
Pradhan Embroidery, Mumbai125, 127, Perin Nariman St, Borabazar Precinct, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001Pradhan Embroidery 
Pony Craft Store, Coornor and BangaloreThe Hatswork Boulevard, No 32, Cunningham Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560052Pony Craft Store 
Many Local Yarn Stores Coats India Webstore 

Anchor Mercerised Knitting Cotton – Art4057

SOURCE: IYC

Anchor Mercerised Knitting Cotton – Art4060

SOURCE: IYC

Anchor Mercerised Crochet Cotton – Art4054

SOURCE: IYC

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
InstoreAddressOnline
Pradhan Embroidery, Mumbai125, 127, Perin Nariman St, Borabazar Precinct, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001Pradhan Embroidery

Gulera T-shirt Yarn

SOURCE: IYC

Gulera 3 PLY

SOURCE: IYC

Gulera 6 Ply

SOURCE: IYC

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
InstoreAddressOnline
Pony Craft Store, Coornor and BangaloreThe Hatswork Boulevard, No 32, Cunningham Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560052Pony Craft Store

Nako Frizzy T-shirt Yarn

SOURCE: Pony Crafts Store

Nako Hosgeldin Soft

SOURCE: Pony Crafts Store

Nako Fiore

SOURCE: Pony Crafts Store

Nako Calico

SOURCE: IYC

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
InstoreAddressOnline
Yarnkart43, 2nd Cross Yellamma St, P&T Colony, Ganganagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560032Yarrnkart

Yarnkart – Cotton Viscose

SOURCE: IYC

Yarnkart – Cotton Chenille

SOURCE: IYC

Yarnkart – 100% Mercerised Cotton

SOURCE: IYC

Yarnkart – 100% Cotton

SOURCE: IYC

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
InstoreNot AvailableOnline
Crochet BellaThe Crochet Bella

White Rose Glossy Mellow cotton yarn

SOURCE: IYC

White Rose Knitting Mercerised cotton yarn

SOURCE: IYC

White Rose Lace cotton yarn

SOURCE: IYC

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.

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