Cocoa Double Stripe Rib Knit

Why We Love It We chose this striped rib knit for its playful, retro-inspired colors and wonderfully soft feel. It has a substantial midweight hand that feels cozy and comfortable without being too heavy, making it lovely worn on its own or layered when the weather cools down. The quality and recovery are what really made this fabric stand out to us. It stretches comfortably and springs back into shape, so it works just as beautifully for an oversized long-sleeve tee as it does for something more fitted. It’s one of those fabrics that makes us want to sew an entire cozy wardrobe. Fabric Details This is a soft, substantial 100% cotton rib knit with plenty of stretch and excellent recovery. Its cheerful stripes have a fun retro feel that adds a little something special to even the simplest knit project. Content: 100% Cotton Width: 57” (145 cm) Weight: 230 gsm (6.8 oz) What It’s Like to Sew This rib knit is soft and stretchy, but its substantial weight gives it a nice amount of body and makes it easier to handle than many lightweight knits. We recommend using a ballpoint or stretch needle and sewing with a stretch stitch or serger. If you’re matching stripes, take a little extra time when cutting and pinning or clipping your seams. A walking foot can also be helpful for keeping the layers from shifting as you sew. What to Sew This is such a fun fabric for cozy, everyday pieces. Use it for relaxed styles that show off the retro stripes, or take advantage of its stretch and recovery for more fitted garments. Oversized tees and long-sleeve tops Fitted tees and tanks Pajama sets Joggers and lounge pants Cozy shorts Sweatshirts and pullovers Close-fitting layering pieces Knit dresses and skirts Care & Color Notes Cotton knit fabric can shrink quite a bit, so we strongly recommend prewashing and drying your fabric in the same way you plan to care for your finished garment. You may want to purchase a little extra fabric to account for shrinkage and matching the stripes. We do our very best to photograph our fabrics as accurately as possible, but every screen displays color a little differently. Because of this, the color you see on your computer, tablet, or phone may not be an exact match to the fabric in person. If color is especially important for your project, we always recommend ordering a swatch first.