Details - now discontinued
Calypso by Sirdar is a 100% cotton yarn made in England.
- It comes in 50g balls with 106m per ball.
- A 4mm crochet hook or knitting needles is recommended.
- Gauge – 10″ x 10″ equals 28 rows by 22 stitches.
- The label recommends a warm machine wash and it is dry cleanable.
- The label marks the weight of Calypso as a double knit (dk) which is equivalent to an 8ply.
My Observations
I crocheted a dishcloth of trinity stitch with a 4mm hook and a boho belt with a 3.5mm hook in the Sirdar Calypso Cotton in the colour lime.
- The yarn pulled easily from the centre of the ball.
- I found the larger hook more comfortable to crochet the Calypso cotton with.
- It is a nice soft cotton, with no stiffness at all.
- Nice to crochet with, with no splitting going on.
- It doesn’t seem to be a very heavy cotton, and I’m wondering if this is the best option for the belt 🤔. What do you think? Should there be a bit more weight to a belt? Please let me know your thoughts in the comment section ⬇️.
- I love how beautifully saturated the colour is.
- The Sirdar Calypso Cotton seems like it’s pretty true to its advertised weight.
- I noticed the website lists it as a mercerized cotton, but it does not say this anywhere on the label….and I don’t see any sheen at all.
Washing
I meant to wash both items as per the recommended instructions at 40°, but forgot and cold washed them 🙄. They came out nicely, so I guess either way is fine.
The cold may not wash as well if it’s dirty though.
I did use a more gentle cycle with a reduced spin simply because of the beads on the belt.
- Both items washed and dried well and the Calypso cotton yarn was still nice and soft after.
In Summary
- I really like the Calypso Cotton yarn by Sirdar and I would definitely buy again.
- I think it would make lovely homewares and clothing items alike. I think it would make great little summer tanks or hats.
- I feel like it is a fairly lightweight cotton, so if you want something a little more weighty, best to try something different.
- I love the bright saturated colours.
- Let me know if you have any opinions in the comments ⬇️.
Summary
Article Name
Sirdar Calypso 8ply Pure Cotton Yarn Review with FREE crochet Boho Belt pattern
Description
Yarn review with free crochet belt pattern.
Author
Wendy Serrao
Publisher Name
Cotton Crochet Forever
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