Chunky 100% cotton cord yarn for bold home projects
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Rope-style cotton cord that flops the moment you remove your hook is its own special nightmare. You're halfway through a basket, the walls are caving in, and you're eyeing that bag of polyfill with regret. Giant Cotton Cord skips that problem entirely: firm twist, real body, holds its shape from the very first stitch.
It's pure 100% cotton, which counts for a lot in home decor. Baskets near food, pet beds, nursery storage: cotton doesn't irritate, doesn't off-gas, and won't pill on you after a week of daily use. A fruit bowl by the kitchen counter or a toy caddy in a nursery will still look tidy months down the line.
Each ball is 250g with 50 metres of cord, so plan your stash accordingly. A small plant pot cover or desk tidy usually lands in a single ball. Scale up to a bathroom shelf basket or a hanging planter and you're typically looking at two to three balls; a big floor-standing hamper will need four or five, so buy them together to avoid dye lot headaches.
Beginners, this cord is genuinely kind to work with. The twist is firm enough that your hook finds the stitch every time, no splitting, no accidentally frogged rows from losing your place. You can see every round you've built, which makes counting and correcting errors actually easy rather than a guessing game.
If the cotton fiber is what's drawing you in, a few other options in the shop are worth a look. Our Baby Cotton is a 100% Giza cotton at DK weight, anti-bacterial and machine washable, which makes it a go-to for baby garments and summer tops where you want breathable but finer drape. Camilla Cotton is a mercerized 100% cotton at Sport weight, great for market bags and lightweight accessories where you want that smoother, slightly shinier cotton finish.
For everyday items where you want cotton's natural feel but don't mind a bit of acrylic for extra resilience, Alara is a 50/50 cotton-acrylic DK blend built for dishcloths, tote bags, and washable accessories. Back with Giant Cotton Cord: eight colorways are in stock right now, from a warm Yellow and soft Light Pink through to a rich Dark Green and a crisp Black. Stock on chunky cord like this shifts fast, so if a color's caught your eye, cart it before it's gone.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Fiber Composition | 100% Cotton Fully plant-based, breathable, and free of synthetics. A solid choice for items used near food, handled by kids, or worn against sensitive skin. |
| Weight / Type | 6 SuperBulky: Bulky, Roving Thick rope-style construction that works up fast and holds its structure well — ideal for baskets, bowls, and chunky home decor. |
| Yardage per Ball | 50m / 54.68yds Short yardage per ball is normal for SuperBulky cord. Plan for 1 ball for small pieces and 2-3 for medium baskets or bags. |
| Weight per Ball | 250g / 8.82oz Dense and substantial — each ball has real heft, and that weight is what gives finished items their structure and rigidity. |
| Package Content | 1 ball per package Sold individually so you can order exactly what your project requires without leftovers you didn't want. |
| Brand | Ice Yarns Our own in-house brand, quality-checked before it leaves the warehouse. |
| Recommended Needle Size | Not specified For SuperBulky cord of this type, a large crochet hook in the 12mm-15mm range is a sensible starting point. Always do a gauge swatch first. |
| Recommended Hook Size | Not specified Start with a 12mm or larger hook and adjust based on your tension and how firm you want the finished fabric to be. |
| Gauge | Not specified For structural pieces like baskets, gauge matters more for firmness than fit. A tighter tension produces stiffer walls. |
| Care Instructions | Not specified Cotton cord pieces are typically spot-cleaned or hand-washed gently. Check the ball band on arrival for the manufacturer's guidance. |
| Dye Lot / Colorway Notes | Not specified If your project needs multiple balls, buy them all in one order when possible to reduce the chance of color variation between batches. |
| Country of Origin | Not specified Not listed on the product specification. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many balls of Giant Cotton Cord do I need for a storage basket?
Your gauge and hook size will have more impact on yardage than you might expect, so treat these numbers as starting points. A small pot cover or desk organiser sits comfortably in one 250g ball (50 metres). A proper shelf basket, the kind you'd stack rolled hand towels in, tends to need two to three balls. Go bigger still, like a floor-level laundry or toy hamper, and budget four to five. A tighter tension means denser stitches and more yarn consumed, so if you're working firm walls (which gives great structure for baskets), lean toward the higher end of those estimates. Buy all the balls for your project at once so the cord comes from the same batch and the color stays consistent.
Does Giant Cotton Cord pill or shed with regular use?
Cotton cord at this weight is one of the more forgiving fibers for home decor, and pilling is genuinely not much of a concern here. The rope-style twist keeps the fiber locked down rather than sitting on the surface where it can rub loose and form those annoying little bobbles you get with looser-spun yarns. Shedding is minimal as well, especially after a quick hand wash to settle the fibers. For items that see daily handling, like a catchall bowl by the front door or a market tote, the surface stays clean and presentable far longer than you'd expect. Cotton responds well to gentle washing, so spot clean as needed or hand wash carefully and lay flat to dry.
