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Royal Cotton 5081 - Cyan yarn | Estako Yarns

Royal Cotton

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100% mercerized Giza cotton · 137 yd (125 m) per 50 g · CYCA #1 · 33 colors
A smooth, silky mercerized cotton in 100% Giza cotton. It has a soft sheen, a...
Happy Cotton 4950 - Pistachio yarn | Estako Yarns

Happy Cotton

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60% cotton / 40% acrylic · 180 yd (165 m) per 50 g · CYCA #2 · 31 colors
A breathable cotton blend yarn in 60% cotton and 40% acrylic. It is beginner-friendly, OEKO-TEX®...
DailyKnit-DK 80053 - Sax Blue yarn | Estako Yarns

DailyKnit-DK

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100% anti-pilling acrylic · 273 yd (250 m) per 100 g · CYCA #3 · 29 colors
A smooth, soft anti-pilling acrylic in DK weight that keeps everyday projects looking new. It...
Jeans 102 - White yarn | Estako Yarns

Jeans

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55% cotton / 45% acrylic · 174 yd (160 m) per 50 g · CYCA #2 · 27 colors
A soft, breathable cotton-acrylic blend in sport weight. It is OEKO-TEX® certified, easy to wash,...
Cotton Life 4110 - Pink yarn | Estako Yarns

Cotton Life

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50% cotton / 50% acrylic · 361 yd (330 m) per 100 g · CYCA #2 · 24 colors
A full 100 g skein of sport weight yarn in 50% cotton and 50% acrylic,...
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The best yarn for amigurumi is a smooth, stitch-defined yarn that holds its shape, resists splitting, and keeps single crochet stitches tight so stuffing never peeks through, whether that is a mercerized cotton, a cotton blend, or a low-fuzz acrylic. The Estako lines below all fit that brief, and every one is OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified.

Mercerized Royal Cotton gives the crispest stitch definition, matte Happy Cotton is the everyday workhorse, anti-pilling DailyKnit-DK is a smooth acrylic that works up a little faster at DK weight, and Jeans and Cotton Life add soft cotton-blend options. For stitch and yarn tips, read our best yarn for amigurumi guide, and work out quantities with the how much yarn do I need guide.

Common questions

What yarn weight is best for amigurumi?

Most amigurumi patterns are written for a fine yarn worked tight, and everything in this collection sits in that band. Royal Cotton is CYCA #1 Super Fine at 137 yds per 50 g. Happy Cotton, Jeans and Cotton Life are CYCA #2 Fine / Sport. DailyKnit-DK is CYCA #3 Light / DK, which works up faster and suits larger plush.

The rule that matters more than the number: go one or two hook sizes below the ball band so single crochet stitches close up and stuffing cannot show through. Straight from each ball band:

  • Royal Cotton: 2.5 to 3.5 mm hook
  • Happy Cotton: 2 to 3 mm hook
  • Jeans: 2.5 to 3.5 mm hook
  • Cotton Life: 2 to 4 mm hook
  • DailyKnit-DK: 4 mm hook
How many skeins do I need for one amigurumi?

A small piece takes about 1 skein, a medium piece 1 to 2, and a large one 2 to 3. That holds across every yarn in this collection, because the size of the toy drives the yardage more than the yarn does.

This is a rough range and the pattern's stated yardage always wins. If your pattern gives a yardage, use our yarn calculator to turn it into a skein count.

Can I machine wash a finished amigurumi?

Yes, with the caveat that stuffing and safety eyes change the answer more than the yarn does.

  • Royal Cotton: cool, gentle cycle, lay flat to dry. Mercerization locks the dye in, so it stays color-fast.
  • Happy Cotton: cold, gentle cycle, lay flat.
  • Cotton Life: cold gentle cycle or hand wash, lay flat. Do not bleach, tumble dry or iron.
  • Jeans: cool, gentle cycle, lay flat or tumble dry low.
  • DailyKnit-DK: cold or warm, gentle cycle, lay flat or tumble dry low.

For a stuffed toy, a cold gentle wash in a laundry bag and a flat dry is the safe default whichever of these you picked.

Is this yarn OEKO-TEX® certified?

Every yarn in this collection carries STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, which means each batch was tested by an independent lab against more than 1,000 harmful substances. That covers the yarn itself. Safety eyes, joints and other hardware you add to a toy are a separate decision and are not part of this certification.