Pearl Cotton has to be one of the most versatile yarns we sell. It can be used for weaving many favorite household projects: table cloths, coverlets, dish towels, placemats and napkins, curtains, baby blankets, and scarves - to name a few! It's also equally at home in knitted garments and woven fabrics for clothing. Pearl Cotton is a 2-ply mercerized cotton yarn with a lustrous sheen and a distinctive twist. It's easy to work with, strong and durable. It softens with use and has a nice drape when woven in a twill pattern. Pearl Cotton comes in multiple weights and a rainbow of colors, so your options are endless.

5/2 Pearl Cotton is the middle weight we offer and makes a lovely cloth on its own, or it can be combined with either the heavier 3/2 or the finer 10/2 to create texture in your weaving. In addition to weaving and very fine lace knitting, or bobbin lace, this weight can be used for more delicate crochet pieces and is beautifully suited to card and inkle weaving, or kumihimo braids.

Buy a lot or buy a little. We offer Pearl Cotton in two put-ups. Halcyon's exclusive mini cones allow you to buy lots of different colors without buying lots of yarn. The large cones offer greater quantities at greater savings.

Color Fastness - Pearl Cotton is generally quite color-fast; however, if you are using contrasting colors always test a woven or knitted sample using the same washing method you plan to use on the finished piece. If there is excess dye and bleeding may be a problem, skein and wash the yarn before weaving or knitting.

Please note that Pearl Cotton and Perle Cotton are the same things: Pearl Cotton is the English spelling and is used interchangeably with "Perle Cotton", or even "Coton Perle", the French spelling.

Large Pearl Cotton Cones (approximately 1 pound) are sold by actual weight. Yarn weight per cone will vary between 15 oz and 18 oz and therefore your final invoice may reflect this difference. Please let us know if you need an exact quote prior to shipping.