Name: Cotton Crochet Thread - Size 3 - Grey- 140 yds
Brand: ThreadArt
SKU: THCTS325
Price: 5.49 USD
Availability: InStock

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Cotton Crochet Thread - Size 3 - Grey- 140 yds

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Our Size 3 cotton crochet thread is an excellent choice for crafting larger projects. Its thickness makes it ideal for creating items like fashion apparel, shawls, scrunchies, tablecloths, and more, offering more thickness than our size 10 thread. This thread is not only great for crocheting but also versatile enough to be used for hand embroidery.

Each ball weighs 50 grams and provides 140 yards of 100% mercerized cotton, woven in a 3-ply structure for durability and consistency. To get the best results, we recommend using a Size D-3 or E-4 (3.25 - 3.5mm) hook with this crochet thread. With this thread, you'll be able to craft with confidence and create projects that stand the test of time.

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The details

Mercerized cotton with more body for bigger projects

Size 3 is our thicker crochet thread — noticeably more substantial than size 10, so projects work up faster without losing stitch definition. Each 50 g ball gives you 140 yards of 3-ply, 100% mercerized cotton.

That extra thickness makes it a favorite for things you actually wear and use: tops, shawls, scrunchies, market bags, potholders, and tablecloths. Mercerizing gives it a soft sheen and a smooth hand, and it resists fraying as you work — which is also why the colors come out so rich.

Use a size D-3 or E-4 hook (3.25–3.5 mm) for most projects. It's machine washable and colorfast, so finished pieces keep their shape and color.

Specifications

Weight per ball 50 g / 1.76 oz

Length per ball 140 yards / 128 m

Fiber 100% mercerized cotton

Thread size Size 3 (thicker than size 10)

Construction 3 ply

Finish Smooth, with a soft sheen

Recommended hook Size D-3 or E-4 (3.25–3.5 mm)

Skill level All Levels

Care Machine washable; colorfast

Made with this thread

What you can make

Thicker than size 10 and quicker to work up — with the same crisp stitch definition.

Soft & washable

Potholders & Kitchen

Sturdy cotton that washes and dries without losing its shape or color.

Works up fast

Apparel & Shawls

Enough body for summer tops, shawls, and cardigans with real drape.

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Scrunchies & Bags

Quick, giftable makes — scrunchies, headbands, and market bags.

Also great for

Hand Embroidery

Thick enough to stand out on totes, denim, and sweaters.

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All the Colors

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4.8

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Based on 1,585 reviews

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I purchased size 3 crochet cotton, using a size 1 crochet hook I make potholders. The colors are amazingly rich, no fraying and just the right thickness for my project. I have washed these potholders in the washer and they look as good as newly crocheted.

Maria

★★★★★

It has a lovely feel as I'm crocheting and as a finished project and out of the washer/dryer. It doesn't distort and is color fast. It's excellent in every way I've used it.

Grandma

★★★★★

Beautiful color, good quality thread perfect for small amigurumi projects. Decent price.

Renee

Good to know

Questions, answered

What can I make with size 3 crochet thread? +

Size 3 has enough body for apparel, shawls, scrunchies, market bags, potholders, and tablecloths. It's also thick enough for hand embroidery on totes, denim, and sweaters.

What hook size should I use? +

We recommend a size D-3 or E-4 hook (3.25–3.5 mm). Go smaller for tight, dense stitches like potholders and amigurumi, or larger for a softer, more open drape.

How much thread is on a ball? +

Each 50 g ball holds 140 yards of 3-ply thread. For a large project, buy all the balls you need in one order so the dye lots match.

Will it hold its color in the wash? +

Yes. It's 100% mercerized cotton — machine washable and colorfast, so finished pieces keep their color and shape wash after wash.

What's the difference between size 3 and size 10? +

Size 3 is thicker and works up faster — better for apparel, shawls, scrunchies, and potholders. Size 10 is finer, for lace and delicate detail. Both are the same 100% mercerized cotton.

Can I use it for hand embroidery? +

Yes. Size 3 is a popular choice for hand embroidery — thick enough to read clearly on totes, denim, and sweaters, with a soft sheen from the mercerized cotton.

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Cotton Crochet Thread - Size 3 - Grey- 140 yds

Get the Whole Palette

Mercerized cotton with more body for bigger projects

What you can make

Potholders & Kitchen

Apparel & Shawls

Scrunchies & Bags

Hand Embroidery

All the Colors

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