I'm trying to crochet a bathing suit top, but what yarn can I use that will be pool durable?
c8., in a hot tub, in a lake, a swimming pool, in a tree fort and all the other usual, unusual places where people get it on.
I did it in my schools auditorium onceWe skipped class and sneaked in there and had a whole hour of fun lol
That's a pretty topI think I know the yarn it mentions there - it's sport (or maybe thinner) weight and it's cottonI'm voting for cotton, mainly because it has very little elasticity - it won't stretch much - and it's absorbent, so it'll do OK in water (bath towels are made from cotton)Synthetics like acrylic and animal fibers like wool and silk are not only too warm, but may be too stretchy as wellEven if you use cotton, I think something sport weight or a bit lighter (like Patons Grace) would be better than worsted weight (like Sugar Cream); cotton is a heavy fiber and crochet makes a thick fabric, which might not necessarily work well for thisJust one other suggestion: Wet cotton tends to sag a bit, so unless you want holes in unexpected places :) keep your crocheting tightThe one in the picture looks a bit too loose for that model; it looks great there, but it's dryIn a pool I think it might be too loose.
Enjoy this moment while it lasts.
