“A thread will tie an honest man better than a rope will do a rogue.”
Scottish proverb
Anchor is a world-renowned high-quality, fashion-inspired craft supplies brand that inspires people to express their unique and creative style. The Anchor brand team collaborates with designers worldwide to offer the most inspiring designs, both traditional and contemporary. Anchor provides the highest quality cotton and wool blend yarns, embroidery and crochet threads and embroidery kits.
Anchor brand has over 250 years of experience. The company is built on the experience and passion of several generations, producing high-quality embroidery threads, crochet threads and yarns that are used all over the world for various types of handicraft.
The Anchor brand was founded in 1866 in Paisely, Scotland, when the Clark family began producing embroidery threads under the Anchor name. In 1896, Coats, another family of sewing thread specialists from Paisley, joined forces with the Clarks. Together, they began operating under the name J&P Coats, becoming both the world’s largest thread manufacturer as well as exporter. For the Coats family, it was crucial to maintain quality and color standards in all their European factories, ensuring adherence to Coats’ global quality standards and precise specifications. These standards still apply today.
Today, Anchor brand yarns are produced at the MEZ Crafts factory in Hungary, adhering to the same global specifications and standards that Coats implemented years ago.
Crocheting and knitting with Anchor yarns is a breeze
Looking for something to crochet your next masterpiece with? In the Anchor selection, you will find crochet threads of luxurious composition and unmatched quality in various thicknesses and skein sizes.
The most popular among them is Anchor Freccia a soft 3-ply crochet thread made from high-quality 100% Egyptian Giza cotton, mercerized with a beautiful sheen. Freccia is available in 6 different thicknesses (no. 6, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 25), a total of 117 gorgeous colors, and in 50-, 100- and 200-gram skeins, offering a wide range of options for even the most meticulous crocheter. Freccia is versatile and suitable for various crochet projects, ideal for home décor, clothing, including baby and toddler garments.
Anchor Mercer Crochet is the Rolls Royce of the crochet world. It is produced from high-quality 100% Egyptian Giza cotton which is double mercerized to provide an even greater sheen. Anchor Mercer Crochet is a 6-ply dense and strong crochet thread that purrs between your fingers like a V8 engine. It is available in 13 different colors, with thicknesses no. 20, 40, 60 and 80, in 20- or 50-gram skeins. Mercer Crochet is perfect for making crocheted home decorations and delicate lace. It is also perfect for crocheting lace trims on traditional folk costumes.
Anchor Metallic is a crochet thread with a metallic effect, which is composed of 80% viscose and 20% metallic polyester. Available in 26 bright shades in 25 gram skeins. This luxurious metallic crochet thread is suitable for crocheting or knitting ideas, e.g. for making clothes or home decor elements. To add a festive touch to clothing, it combines perfectly with other yarns.
Anchor Metallic Fine is a fine-textured metallic effect crochet thread, composed of 65% viscose and 35% metallic polyester. It is available in 4 bright colors: gold, silver, red and green in 25-gram skeins. Metallic Fine is perfect for both combining with yarns as well as crocheting fine laces.
Anchor offers a variety of yarns with different compositions that are suitable for both crocheting and knitting.
Anchor Organic Cotton yarn is produced from GOTS certified 100% cotton fiber, designed for informed, environmentally conscious craft enthusiasts. Anchor Organic Cotton is a soft 4-ply, non-mercerized yarn with a matte finish. This yarn is free from chemicals and OEKO-TEX certified, making it safe for sensitive and delicate skin. Available in a color palette of 35 beautiful shades inspired by natural plant-based dyes, in 50 gram skeins. It is suitable for making anything from clothes and accessories to home furnishing elements. Have a look at what a beautiful shawl can be made from this soft yarn!
Anchor Baby Pure Cotton Cotton is a hypoallergenic 100% non-mercerized, combed 4-ply cotton yarn that is resistant to saliva and sweat. This soft yarn is perfect for the delicate skin of babies and toddlers. Available in 36 solid colors and 6 variegated colors in 50-gram skeins. Anchor Baby Pure Cotton is ideal for various baby projects including clothing, toys and nursery decorations.
Anchor Creativa is a mercerized yarn made from 100% natural Egyptian Giza cotton. It is a soft, light and breathable hypoallergenic yarn with a beautiful luster. Creativa is available in 4-ply and 8-ply variants, comes in 88 colors and in 50-gram skeins. This yarn is ideal for making children’s and baby clothes, accessories and toys. It is also perfect for making cozy home decorations and garments.
Anchor Cotton ‘n’ Linen is made from 100% natural fibers, with 60% cotton and 40% linen. It is a 4-ply yarn that is naturally breathable, gentle against the skin, yet strong and durable, ideal for conscientious crafters. Available in 20 beautiful and earthy shades dyed with plant-based dyes in 50 gram skeins. Suitable for a wide range of projects, from clothing and accessories to home decor elements. It looks beautiful with lace and textured patterns and is equally suitable for knitting and crocheting.
Anchor Cotton ‘n’ Wool is made from 100% natural fibers, with 60% GOTS certified organic cotton and 40% “mulesing free” merino wool. It is a 4-ply yarn that is naturally breathable, soft, and easy to care for, suitable for year-round use. It provides enough warmth for winter yet remains cool and fresh for summer. Available in 20 soft and gentle shades in 50 gram skeins. Cotton ‘n’ Wool is suitable for a wide range of projects, from clothing and accessories to home decor.
In addition, Anchor offers a selection of macramé yarns:
Anchor Crafty is produced from 100% recycled textile and plastic waste, which makes this yarn an environmentally friendly and durable material. It is composed of 80% cotton and 20% polyester. Crafty is a 3-ply, soft-textured cord with a diameter of approx. 5 mm. Anchor Crafty is very easy to use and perfect for beginners looking to create quick projects. Suitable for knitting and crocheting in addition to macrame. Due to the 3-ply structure of the yarn, it can be used to make beautiful decorative fringes for macrame decorations, easy to comb and work with. Crafty is especially suitable for home decor projects such as flower pot holders, wall decorations, key holders, coasters and crocheted baskets.
Anchor Crafty Fine is also produced from 100% recycled textile and plastic waste, which makes this yarn, too, an environmentally friendly and durable material. It is composed of 80% cotton and 20% polyester. Crafty Fine is a 3-ply, soft-textured cord with a diameter of approx. 3 mm. This yarn is ideal for making flower pot holders, poufs, sofa cushions, wall decorations, shopping bags, women’s belts, handbags and summer flip-flops. Put your skills to the test and surprise others with your creations!
To bring your creativity to life, check out ideas and instructions HERE!
If you’re interested in Anchor yarns and crochet threads and would like to start selling these products, contact with us or purchase the yarns from our authorized distributors.
