Schoppel Zauberball® Cotton – Magical Greek Cotton with Environmental Innovation
The enchanting Zauberball Cotton is a breath of summer magic. Made from long-stapled Greek cotton, this yarn flows with stunning colour transitions that keep your knitting endlessly interesting, while being produced with innovative, eco-friendly methods that respect the planet.
My First Impressions
This cotton feels light, breathable, and beautifully soft in the hands. The colour transitions are elegant and continuous, creating a smooth, flowing gradient effect that adds artistry to even the simplest stitches. Knowing it’s made with sustainable water and farming practices makes it even more enjoyable to knit with.
Quick Specs
- Composition: 100% Cotton
- Length / Weight: 420m / 100g
- Yarn Weight: Fingering / 4-Ply
- Recommended Needles: 2.0 – 3.0 mm
- Tension: 28 sts × 44 rows = 10cm
- Care: Hand or machine wash up to 30˚C (wool wash cycle) with wool detergent, no softener
Knitting Experience
Zauberball Cotton glides smoothly across the needles, producing an even fabric with lovely stitch definition. The long-stapled Greek fibres ensure durability and softness, while the colour changes flow naturally, keeping each row engaging. Every ball has its own character, so each project feels truly unique.
Wearing and Performance
The finished fabric is airy and comfortable, making it ideal for warmer months. It drapes beautifully without being heavy, and the colours retain their richness wash after wash. This is cotton with both style and substance.
Where It Excels
- Lightweight summer garments
- Breathable scarves and shawls
- Accessories with flowing colour transitions
- Eco-conscious projects with a magical twist
Yarn Highlights
- Magical colour transitions: Stunning gradients flow smoothly through every project
- Greek cotton quality: Long-stapled fibres for softness and durability
- Eco-friendly innovation: Produced with sustainable water and farming methods
- Unique results: Not all colours appear in every ball, making each one distinctive
Final Verdict
Zauberball Cotton is the perfect blend of beauty and responsibility. With its magical colour artistry, luxurious Greek cotton quality, and eco-conscious production, it’s a summer essential for knitters and crocheters who want projects that feel as good to make as they are to wear. Magically cotton. Environmentally innovative. Sustainably enchanting.