Yarn Bee Gimme Cobbler Yarn
We created Gimme Cobbler to bring plush, velvety texture to your favorite cozy projects. This premium chenille-style yarn delivers the softness of velvet with a unique dimensional construction that works up beautifully in blankets, throws, pillows, and home décor accessories.
Our Gimme Cobbler yarn features a structured velvet-chenille blend that holds its shape while maintaining incredible drape. The slightly heavier weight makes it ideal for quick-finish projects where texture and comfort are paramount. Crafters love how easily it glides on larger needles and hooks, creating rich, plush fabric that feels as luxurious as it looks.
- Premium velvet-chenille construction for plush texture
- Weight 5 (Bulky) — works up quickly on 9-11mm needles or K-M hooks
- Approximately 142 yards per 10.5 oz skein
- 100% polyester fiber engineered for softness and durability
- Machine washable and dryable for easy care
Fiber Construction & Texture Profile
Gimme Cobbler features our engineered polyester chenille that delivers signature velvet softness without the maintenance challenges of natural fibers. The structured construction maintains excellent stitch definition while creating a plush, dimensional surface texture that catches light beautifully.
We designed this yarn with a slightly heavier hand than standard chenille, which prevents splitting and makes it easier to work with for crocheters and knitters of all skill levels. The fiber blend resists pilling and maintains its luxurious feel wash after wash. Many crafters who work with our specialty and novelty yarn collection appreciate how Gimme Cobbler combines the visual richness of textured yarn with the practical durability needed for high-use home items like throws and cushion covers.
Recommended Projects & Techniques
Our Gimme Cobbler yarn excels in projects where texture and softness take center stage. We recommend it for oversized blankets, chunky cowls, plush throw pillows, and cozy cardigans that work up in a weekend. The bulky weight means you’ll see progress quickly, making it perfect for gift projects with tight deadlines.
For crochet, try simple stitch patterns like single crochet or half-double crochet to showcase the velvet texture. Knitters achieve beautiful results with garter stitch, seed stitch, or basic stockinette where the yarn’s inherent texture provides all the visual interest. The same structured construction that makes our True Colors line so reliable carries over into this specialty yarn, giving you consistent results across large projects.
Care Instructions & Longevity
Washing & Maintenance
Machine wash Gimme Cobbler yarn projects in cold water on a gentle cycle. We recommend using a mesh laundry bag for smaller items like cowls or baby blankets to prevent tangling. Tumble dry on low heat or lay flat to dry for best texture retention.
The polyester fiber construction means your finished projects maintain their softness and color vibrancy through repeated washing. Unlike natural chenille that can lose body over time, our engineered fiber blend holds its structure beautifully. For large blankets, shake out gently after drying to restore the plush surface texture.
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Common Questions About Gimme Cobbler Yarn
We recommend 9-11mm knitting needles or size K (6.5mm) through M (9mm) crochet hooks for Gimme Cobbler. The yarn works beautifully with larger hooks and needles, creating a soft, drapey fabric with excellent stitch definition. Start with a swatch to find your preferred fabric hand—larger hooks create a more open, flowing texture while smaller hooks yield denser, plushier fabric.
For a standard throw blanket measuring approximately 40" × 50", plan on 8-10 skeins of Yarn Bee Gimme Cobbler depending on your stitch pattern and personal tension. Denser stitches like single crochet require more yardage while more open patterns use less. We always recommend purchasing an extra skein to ensure you have enough material and can match dye lots perfectly.
Gimme Cobbler features a low-shed polyester formula that minimizes loose fibers during use and laundering. The engineered chenille construction resists pilling significantly better than traditional chenille yarns. You may notice minimal surface fiber release during the first wash, but ongoing shedding and pilling are rare. Machine washing in a mesh bag helps maintain the velvet texture through repeated laundering.
Absolutely! Gimme Cobbler pairs beautifully with smoother yarns like our True Colors or Chromatic Spectrum for color-blocked designs and textured contrast panels. The bulky weight means you'll want to hold lighter weight yarns double or choose patterns specifically designed for mixed gauges. Many crafters use Gimme Cobbler for plush borders on blankets worked in worsted weight yarn.
Yes, Gimme Cobbler is an excellent choice for baby blankets. The polyester fiber is hypoallergenic, machine washable, and tumble-dryable—essential features for items that need frequent laundering. The plush texture is gentle against sensitive skin and the durable construction withstands the wear that comes with daily use. We recommend simple stitch patterns that showcase the yarn's inherent softness.
Our Gimme Cobbler yarn features a structured velvet-chenille construction that resists the splitting and fraying common in traditional chenille. The slightly heavier weight provides better stitch definition and makes the yarn easier to work with for both knitting and crochet. The engineered polyester blend maintains softness while offering superior durability and washability compared to rayon-based chenille yarns.
Gimme Cobbler works well as a substitute in most bulky weight patterns, but keep in mind that the chenille texture creates a denser fabric than standard wool or acrylic bulky yarns. Your finished project may have less drape and more body than the pattern photo shows. Always work a gauge swatch and consider how the velvet texture will affect the overall look of textured stitch patterns.