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SIRIO 12 Crochet Cotton – Size 12 Egyptian Mako Cotton

100% Mercerized Egyptian Mako Cotton | 100g – 678m | Doilies, Curtains, Filet

📋 Key Features

• Composition100% pure Egyptian Mako cotton
• Ball weight100 grams
• Lengthapprox. 678 meters
• Recommended needles1.25 – 1.75 mm
• Recommended hook0.75 – 1 mm
• WashingMachine wash 30°, iron inside out
• Ideal forDoilies, curtains, filet, lace
• Approx. yield1 medium 40cm doily or 2m border

🧵 The Yarn

SIRIO 12 Crochet Cotton is a premium yarn made of 100% pure Egyptian Mako cotton, gassed and mercerized according to Italian tradition. This process gives the thread a silky sheen and a perfectly smooth surface, ideal for those seeking high-quality mercerized cotton size 12 for intricate, refined work.

Each 100-gram ball offers approximately 678 meters of yarn, a generous length that allows for completing full projects without interruption. Size 12 is the ideal thickness for doilies, curtains, tablecloths, and filet crochet, ensuring detailed definition without being too thin.

🧬 Technical composition: why it works

Egyptian Mako cotton is grown along the banks of the Nile and is distinguished by its long-staple fiber, which ensures wear resistance and durability. This feature makes the yarn particularly suitable for projects that need to maintain their shape and beauty even after numerous washes, such as tablecloths, runners, and curtains.

Mercerization is a treatment that submerges the cotton in caustic soda, providing that characteristic sheen of high-end crochet cotton and increasing absorbency. Gassing removes surface imperfections, making the thread perfectly smooth and effortless to work with. Together, these processes create a yarn that slides fluidly over the crochet hook and enhances every stitch.

📦 Format and yield

With 100 grams and 678 meters of yarn, a single ball allows for a medium doily about 40 cm in diameter or a decorative border about 2 meters long. For larger projects like tablecloths or curtains, estimate 3-4 balls for a 6-seater tablecloth and 8-10 balls for an average curtain.

We recommend purchasing all the necessary balls in a single order to ensure color lot uniformity. Minor variations between different lots are normal in textile production and may be visible in large-scale projects.

🧶 Recommended use

Size 12 is best worked with a 0.75-1 mm crochet hook for intricate work like lace, or with a 1.25 mm hook for doilies and filet work that requires faster progress while maintaining definition. The choice depends on your personal tension and desired result: smaller hooks for compact work, larger sizes for softer draping.

For knitting needles, use sizes 1.25-1.75 mm for openwork shawls or decorative borders. Size 12 crochet cotton is particularly appreciated for the filet technique, where stitch regularity and the yarn's sheen highlight geometric patterns and traditional motifs.

✨ Why choose SIRIO 12 Crochet Cotton

Compared to standard cotton, mercerized crochet cotton offers a sheen that enhances every stitch, making details visible even in the most complex work. Size 12 is considered the most versatile format: fine enough for refined work, but not so thin that it requires hours for just a few centimeters of progress.

Made in Italy quality guarantees high production standards and constant control over thread twist. This translates into a yarn that doesn't fray, doesn't knot during work, and maintains uniform tension from the beginning to the end of the ball.

🎨 Projects you can create

Size 12 cotton is the most used for curtains, tablecloths, and runners thanks to the perfect balance between fineness and work speed. It is also ideal for medium-sized doilies, decorative lace, as well as filet projects that require pattern definition.

👩‍🎨 Who it's for

Size 12 is suitable for those with some crochet experience looking for a yarn that allows for refined projects without the difficulty of thinner sizes like 16 or 25. It is perfect for those who want to create elegant home decor pieces in a reasonable amount of time while maintaining high quality.

This yarn is highly appreciated by hobbyists making trousseaus, artisans selling handmade creations, and those seeking quality cotton for long-lasting gift projects. The brilliance of mercerized cotton makes every creation visually precious.

🧼 Care and maintenance

• WashingMachine wash 30°, separate lights and darks
• BleachingWhite only, avoid on colors
• SpinningDelicate, dab with a towel
• DryingLay flat on a towel, do not hang
• IroningInside out, medium-high temp, press without dragging
• StorageDry place, away from direct light

📌 Important Note

📊 Technical Data Summary