Nature's Cotton Raffia Fibre Summer Sun Hat & Accessory Kit - Dark Gray, 280m/306yds

This is my first time using this type of yarn. It looks great. It is a little challenging to get use to. However, it is worth the challenge and the cost. Great product!

I’ve been on the hunt for a good raffia for summer hats. I’m an advanced crocheter, but I’ve had a hard time with the flat raffia. I tried a TON. This one is twisted to more resemble regular yarn, and instead of worrying what the flat part is doing, i can just count my stitches and get moving. The stitches are nice and regular, if you prefer that kind of thing (and I do). I LOVE IT! Raffia is a little harder on the fingers than regular yarn, so I’m using a bandaid on one of my fingers for now, but have a silicon thimble on the way. The cord is about 2mm thick. It is really soft and flexible. So far I can tell this is going to be a hat i just throw in my suitcase and not worry about crushing. I’m still on the crown, but my guess is if i do my increases properly, the brim will not flop around. It’s soft but has some body. I’m a traditionalist, so chose the natural color, but there is a wide variety of colors for any taste. I rated five stars for durability because I had a few stops and starts where I had to rip out a bunch of stitches, but when worked again they had no weakness and you can’t tell where they were (hard to do with the flat/tape like raffia). I’m doing this one as a wild brim, but am already thinking ahead of the visor I’m going to make for when my hair is in a bun on top of my head. I stopped in the middle of my project to write this review because I had almost given up on raffia altogether. Then I found this. I don’t think you will be disappointed. Happy hatting! (The picture above shows my crown in progress. I’m using a 3.5mm hook, which seems to be a good size. Not too big for the material, but big enough to work up quickly.)

This natural cotton-rayon raffia yarn gave me a beautiful finished project, but it was incredibly rough to work with. I crocheted a sunhat and even made a small wallet with one skein, so a good value for the money. But be prepared for some hand fatigue and occasional blisters. The yarn feels more like raffia paper than soft cotton or rayon, so you'll need to take breaks while working with it. The color is a perfect, rich brown, ideal for a sunhat! Durability seems good; while you could break it apart with enough force, it held up well under normal tension while crocheting. I haven't washed it yet, so I can't speak to washability, and I'm not sure how versatile it would be beyond crafting hats, bags, or other stiff-textured projects. Overall, a unique yarn that's worth it if you're looking for structure and an earthy color, just be ready for the rough texture.

Very good quality.

I ordered 1 roll and it is just perfect for the sun hat that I am finishing. Consistent roll, color and thickness. This raffia is perfect for its purpose but definitely takes some practice and patience to work with- especially to receive the professional looking finished product that you are making if crocheting. I went through 3 hook sizes before finding the one that would help me get the look I wanted and then I can only work on the hat for so long before the tension on my fingers is to much and I need a break.

If you want a challenge, this raffia will provide. It’s attractive yet stiff

I bought this to make the hair for a scarecrow mask for Halloween. It is of a good quality. Holds up well to the cutting and such you do in crafting. It was thick enough and stiff enough to work well and I imagine it will last. The yellowish color was perfect for mimicking hay. But other colors were offered.

Horrible to work with. I actually gave shoulder pain from crocheting with it.

Didn't mind working with this and I made a beautiful summer hat out of it.

I appreciate the quick reply. Cons: smaller than I thought. Brown is 40.00, why I don't know. The rest range from 14 to 21. Pros; the colors are beautiful. Feel nice.

Was searching for it in shops and didn’t find it Glad to find it finally on amazon with this quality Thank you

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Lo estoy usando para tejer en crochet una bolsa, no sé si resistencia, todavía Un poco duro para tejer, por ser este material, pero si se puede