From the Nile

Nile Yarn Egyptian cotton skeins stacked in a pyramid

Best Yarn for Crochet Tops and Summer Garments

The best yarn for crochet tops, tanks and summer garments: why cotton wins, which weight to choose for drape, how much yarn you need and which stitches work.

Best Yarn for Crochet Tops and Summer Garments

The best yarn for crochet tops, tanks and summer garments: why cotton wins, which weight to choose for drape, how much yarn you need and which stitches work.

Cotton Yarn for Baby Blankets — What Maker Needs to Know

Cotton Yarn for Baby Blankets — What Maker Need...

A baby blanket made with the wrong yarn is a wasted effort. Here is what actually matters when choosing yarn for a baby project and why cotton is the only...

Cotton Yarn for Baby Blankets — What Maker Need...

A baby blanket made with the wrong yarn is a wasted effort. Here is what actually matters when choosing yarn for a baby project and why cotton is the only...

Best Cotton Yarn for Dishcloths — The Complete Guide (2026)

Best Cotton Yarn for Dishcloths — The Complete ...

Not every cotton yarn survives the kitchen. Here's what to actually look for in a dishcloth yarn, which options hold up over time, and why fiber quality matters more than...

Best Cotton Yarn for Dishcloths — The Complete ...

Not every cotton yarn survives the kitchen. Here's what to actually look for in a dishcloth yarn, which options hold up over time, and why fiber quality matters more than...

Amigurumi Crochet tiny figures

Amigurumi: How Japan's Tiny Crocheted Creatures...

Amigurumi went from a niche Japanese craft tradition rooted in kawaii culture to a global phenomenon with millions of makers in less than two decades. Here is the full story,...

Amigurumi: How Japan's Tiny Crocheted Creatures...

Amigurumi went from a niche Japanese craft tradition rooted in kawaii culture to a global phenomenon with millions of makers in less than two decades. Here is the full story,...

Summer crochet projects made with Egyptian cotton yarn including market bag and dishcloths in cream and olive tones

Summer Crochet Projects You Can Make with Cotto...

When the weather warms up, cotton yarn comes into its own. Here are the summer projects worth making and why Egyptian cotton is the fiber that makes them look and...

Summer Crochet Projects You Can Make with Cotto...

When the weather warms up, cotton yarn comes into its own. Here are the summer projects worth making and why Egyptian cotton is the fiber that makes them look and...

Handmade amigurumi animals crocheted with Egyptian cotton yarn in cream and pastel colors

Best Yarn for Amigurumi — Why Cotton Is the Answer

Acrylic yarn is everywhere in amigurumi tutorials. But experienced makers know cotton gives you something acrylic never can. Here is why cotton wins every time.

Best Yarn for Amigurumi — Why Cotton Is the Answer

Acrylic yarn is everywhere in amigurumi tutorials. But experienced makers know cotton gives you something acrylic never can. Here is why cotton wins every time.