Best type of yarn to make coasters ?

I love making coasters , but im trying to make a coaster suite for hot stuff or as decorating the table as a plate coaster , sorry i dont know how to explain , i bought a t shirt yarn unfortunately it was really thick which hurt my hand while making even though i used a big hook like 8mm , and now i bought this type of yarn diva plik ribbon yarn

                               
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as a test if it may work or playing with it , if it was not suitable , what is the best type or yarn to make a coasters even if its not for hot stuff and just for decorating ?

Dina77

I would say  t-shirt yarn or at least cotton. Acrylic Will melt

FluffyQueen88

Yes, cotton is best for use with hot things since acrylic can melt at high temperatures. Wool would also work for heat (maybe not as good as cotton but it is easier to knit) but if you use it for cold things (like a cold drink that will sweat) it can absorb the water and hold it against the surface you are trying to protect. Good luck!

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2017-12-23 04:58
Yes, cotton is best for use with hot things since acrylic can melt at high temperatures. Wool would  ...

what about the the t shirt yarn in the picture ? its a 100% recycled cotton , does it work ?

DMCrafter

for potholders and trivets people use cotton or wool because neither will melt - i would think for coasters cotton because it will absorb any condensation

moniodojo_

Sorry, I cant help you but I up the thread.

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2017-12-23 18:53
what about the the t shirt yarn in the picture ? its a 100% recycled cotton , does it work ?

I think it should work well. Ive never made anything with t-shirt yarn yet but as long as it is crocheted at a tight enough gauge (so no big holes in it), it should work great. It would make a nice, thick hot pad!