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Cotton for people who hate cotton
Blends, gauge tricks and patterns where cotton actually behaves.
By Ida StrømTechnique editor
Updated 5 min read
Cotton has no memory, no bounce and no mercy — knitted right, it's still worth it.
Blends first
A little elastane or merino changes everything. Look for recovery in the ball band before you commit a summer to it.
About the author
Ida Strøm
Technique editor at knyt. Reads charts faster than menus and swatches only when it matters.
