Cotton 8 Ply

Soft, natural cotton - the perfect yarn for crafting during those warmer months, or for those who can't wear wool. You can knit or crochet this beautiful yarn using your favourite 8 ply cotton patterns, or browse through our large selection. Our 100% Cotton yarns are also a popular choice for weaving or macrame projects.

This Bendigo Woollen Mills 8 ply cotton is a customer favourite and part of our core collection of yarns. We keep it in stock year round, but introduce and retire some colours seasonally.

Want even more colours to inspire you? Check out our Summer 2025 Cotton Crush release.

Why Choose Cotton 8 Ply?

Soft and breathable: 100% Cotton is cool and breathable, perfect for warmer climates or lightweight projects.

Vibrant Colours: 32 carefully selected colours in the range - from vibrant brights to gentle pastels and striking neutrals.

Great for sensitive skin: Cotton is a fantastic choice for those with sensitive skin or who are sensitive to wool.

Features of Cotton 8 ply Yarn

- 8 ply/DK/Light Worsted weight

- 100% Cotton

- Fingering Twist Construction

- Tension: 22.0sts/10cm/4.00mm

- Approx 485m per 200gm ball

- Hand wash recommended for finished items to hold their shape. If you choose to machine wash, we'd recommend using cold water and a garment bag to minimise stretching.

Our new Party Mix Printed Cotton 8 ply features kaleidoscopic prints on a base of our pure Cotton 8 ply - perfect to mix-and-match in your favourite projects! Stocks strictly limited. Shop Yarn

Note: Some of our Cotton is being balled on a different machine, so some dyelots will be in a different shape to our usual donut balls. Rest assured that it is the same great product, just in a slightly different format!

* Preorder items will usually be available in 2-4 weeks. You can purchase to ensure you secure your desired colour/s and your full order will be sent when the pre-order items are available.