The latest yarn reviews
Whether you’re looking for nautical colourways, pretty colour kisses or super softness, we’ve got it all in these new releases
The best of the latest releases
DMC NATURA JUST COTTON MEDIUM
This popular, versatile yarn contains 100% cotton making it dreamy to knit with and gentle against your skin. Just Cotton creates a robust but flexible fabric with clearly defined stitches – our knitted swatch delivered a considerable stretch and a light drape. Take note of this yarn’s strong, bold dye saturation (above is Shade 136) and its amazing 29 colour range, o ering you a plethora of shades perfect for knitting or crochet. Cast on for aran-weight homewares that are tough and will stand the test of time (and the inside of the washing machine). Machine wash this yarn at 30°C and dry your fabric flat for the best results.
RRP £2.99 WEIGHT Aran
BALL 50g/74m NEEDLE 4-5mm CONTENT 100% cotton CARE Machine wash at 30°C Available at www.woolwarehouse.co.uk.
LION BRAND SUMMER KISS
We love a super-fun yarn that delivers on both excitement and quality, and you get all that and more with this new yarn kid on the block! Hitting the shelves in a summery range of sixteen, sweet-shop shades, each base tone comes with a sprinkling of sweet colourful ‘kisses’ which filter into your fabric prettily. An 80% cotton icord construction yarn, Summer Kiss is perfect for garments, accessories and homewares that you can pop in the washing machine when grubby. Pleasant and super-quick to knit with, Summer Kiss is a thoroughly enjoyable yarn to create with and wear.
RRP £6 WEIGHT Worsted
BALL 100g/240m NEEDLE 4.5mm CONTENT 80% cotton, 20% polyester CARE Machine wash, machine dry For more details on this yarn visit www.lionbrand.com
SCHACHENMAYR CATANIA DENIM
Are you ready for a something cool? Then this 100% cotton yarn could be for you. Designed for those who love a controlled colour palette, this practical yarn by the experts at Schachenmayr is surprisingly easy to knit with, no matter what you’re making. Best used for hard wearing garments and pretty crochet creations, it’s also perfect for the summer months. We love the gently undulating shades that fade in and out giving you a washed-out or stone-washed denim look. Add their range of six seaside-esque shades to your yarn drawers this season. Not only is this fun yarn great for garments it’s perfect for toy making too!
RRP £3.75 WEIGHT Sport
BALL 50g/125m NEEDLE 2.5-3.5mm CONTENT 100% cotton CARE Machine washable Available at www.lovecrafts.com.
KING COLE STRIPE DK
A wealth of stripy fun is just waiting to be cast onto your needles with this super, DK yarn. Created from 100% acrylic, it comes with impressive stitch definition and incredible softness. When knitted on the recommended 4mm needles it delivers just the right amount of cosiness for those summer cardigans, jumpers and knits you look forward to pulling on during the warmer months. Those who love self-striping yarns will adore its super-simple range with self explanatory names like Blue Stripe (above) and Pink Stripe, to name just two of the six di erent shades in the range.
RRP £3.49 WEIGHT DK
BALL 100g/290m NEEDLE 4mm CONTENT 100% acrylic CARE Machine wash at 40°C For more details contact King Cole on 01756 703670 or at www.kingcole.com.
STYLECRAFT REGATTA
This super-coloured delight is pure fun from the moment you cast on. Soft, strong and a joy to knit with, it slips through your fingers and onto your needles very easily. Choose 4mm needles and you’ll get incredibly neat stitches that come with wonderfully good definition. Knit this yarn alongside a kid silk yarn to add a halo or cool colour finish to your fabric or simply delve into the pretty palette of six, nautically inspired shades with names such as Henley (above), Oarsman and Crew. Check out www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk for a selection of suitable patterns you’ll want to cast on today.
RRP £4.50 WEIGHT DK
BALL 100g/260m NEEDLE 4mm CONTENT 74% cotton, 28% polyamide, 8% polyester elastane CARE Machine wash at 30°C Available at www.deramores.com.
CYGNET SILCARESS DK
If you’ve never knitted with a Cygnet yarn before this is a great one to start with. Created from 100% acrylic, it’s a win-win when it comes to softness. Its silky-smooth finish comes with a shimmery sheen and it seems softer than silk and very luxurious – perfect for creating year-round knits that always look good! Enjoy casting on smooth tops that drape over your shoulders beautifully. When worked on 4mm needles this top yarn creates a lovely flexible stitch you’ll really enjoy working with and wearing. Once the knitting’s done, machine wash your makes carefully and dry flat.
RRP £2.99 WEIGHT DK
BALL 100g/250m NEEDLE 4-4.5mm CONTENT 100% acrylic CARE Machine wash at 40°C For stockists visit Cygnet at www. cygnetyarns.com or call 01274 743374.