Crochet Kit Organic Cotton Shorts

1| DESCRIPTION

Crochet gets a fresh look in the organic cotton shorts, with an adjustable waistband and sides in crossed double crochet stitches made with yarn #72, which is naturally colored by the plant itself. The shorts were created by artisans from the Ondina project in Cabedelo, Paraíba, with training by stylist Léo Mendonça, in a partnership that strengthens the income and network of women in the community.

Skill Level: Intermediate The kit includes the pattern booklet and video tutorial, which guide you step by step.

Stitch Mastery: chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, and double crochet, with crossed double crochet stitches.

Yarn #72 Details

• Weight: Weight 1: Superfine, 369 tex
• Composition: 100% organic cotton, naturally colored
• Weight and yardage: 100 g and 271 m per skein
• Crochet hooks: 2.00 mm to 3.00 mm
• Knitting needles: 3.0 mm to 4.0 mm

Crocheting Experience: The texture of yarn #72 is soft and gives the piece a very smooth drape and feel. Its more opaque surface further enhances the crochet stitches created.

Yarn Story: Yarn #72 is 100% organic, naturally colored cotton, developed in partnership with Natural Cotton Color using Embrapa technology: the plant already produces the fiber in color, without dyeing. The fiber is born in shades of brown and beige, and it is grown by small farmers in Paraíba, without pesticides.

Learn Basic Crochet Stitches

2| SUSTAINABILITY

• VEGAN: no stage uses animal-derived components. The fibers and softening are done with plant and mineral-based substrates.
• ORGANIC COTTON: the cotton in yarn #72 is organic and naturally colored: the plant produces the fiber already in color, which eliminates dyeing and saves about 87.5% of the water compared to a conventional process. No pesticides or synthetic insecticides are used in cultivation.
• RAW COTTON: the yarn is supplied undyed and unsoftened, which reduces the use of water, energy, chemicals, and waste during manufacturing.
• BIODEGRADABLE: being 100% natural and organic, the product decomposes quickly and is absorbed by nature, generating less environmental impact.
• EURECICLO: environmental compensation equivalent to the mass of packaging placed on the market, encouraging recycling in the country.
• PLASTIC-FREE: plastic-free packaging.

3| ITEMS INCLUDED

• 4 skeins of yarn #72
• 1 crochet hook size 2.0 mm (optional)
• 1 tapestry needle size 14 (optional)
• 2 stitch markers
• 1 exclusive tag to apply to the piece
• 1 Eco raw cotton bag M
• 1 instruction booklet
• QR code with access to the video lesson via the Made by You app

You will also need

• Scissors
• Measuring tape