Fabulous 4plys

SIRDAR SNUGGLY 4PLY

Originally designed for use in baby projects, this gorgeous yarn is one of Sirdar’s most popular 4ply baby yarns. Delicate enough for newborn baby skin, it makes a soft and reliable option for those refined baby-knit gifts that mean so much. Once cast on you’ll see that this top yarn creates a smooth, fine fabric that has a wonderfully drape that’s flexible but not too heavy. Manufactured to be washing machine and tumble drier friendly, Snuggly 4ply makes a confident choice when planning knits to gift to busy mums. Dive into Sirdar’s showstopping knits for babies, including their show-stopping blankets.

RRP £3.90 WEIGHT 4ply BALL 50g/226m NEEDLE 3.25mm CONTENT 45% nylon, 55% acrylic CARE Machine wash at 40°C on the wool cycle For stockists visit www.sirdar.com or call 01924 371501

KC NATURALLY SOFT 4PLY

You won’t be disappointed in the luxurious feel of this impressive new yarn which is spun at Laxtons Mill, West Yorkshire. Part of King Cole’s new luxury KC Collection Naturally Soft 4ply is a mix of British Blueface Leicester wool blended with Afghan cashmere. This means for most it can be worn next to the skin, whether that’s on warmer days or as a layer during winter. Naturally Soft 4ply has been designed around the concept of sustainability and a cleaner world – it’s Afghan cashmere suppliers are trained in sustainable manufacturing and it’s spun and dyed in Yorkshire for a light carbon footprint.

RRP £19.80 WEIGHT 4ply

BALL 50g/190m NEEDLE 3.25mm CONTENT 90% wool, 10% cashmere CARE Handwash wash only For stockists visit www.kingcole.com or call 01756 703670

BC GARN SUMMER IN KASHMIR

Kashmir is a region in the Himalayan Mountains where the summer is often mild, sometimes chilly. Summer in Kashmir is made from 90% cotton, which is grown on GOTS certified organic farms in Turkey, and 10% cashmere, which comes from Mongolia, and creates the perfect fabric to keep you warmer as a light layer all year round. Summer with its small amount of cashmere gives the yarn a delicate softness you’ll appreciate when wearing next to the skin. A perfect choice for luxurious baby clothes, it comes in 31 shades and delivers a halo-free fabric you’ll love dressing baby in.

RRP £6.90 WEIGHT 4ply BALL 50g/165m NEEDLE 2.5-3.5mm CONTENT 90% cotton, 10% cashmere CARE Machine wash no higher than 30°C on delicate For stockists visit www.bcgarn.dk or email tardy@selected-yarns.com

NOVITA NATURAL COLLECTION MERINO 4PLY

This gorgeously neat 4ply yarn from Novita is ideal for those heritage colourwork knits you’ll be wearing for years to come. Hardworking and hardwearing, yet losing none of its softness, this top yarn is a prime example of delicate strength. Suitable for a wide range of garment knits for both adults and children, it’s perfect for detailed accessories such as hats and scarves too. The shade range has been carefully curated so that the muted tones match and mingle with each other beautifully, creating a finished product you’ll love. What’s more, this versatile yarn is machine washable at 30°C too, taking all the worry out of wash day.

RRP £5.50 WEIGHT 4ply

BALL 50g/230m NEEDLE 3.25mm CONTENT 100% Merino wool CARE Machine wash at 30°C For stockists visit www.novitaknits.com

MCINTOSH FABULOUS 4PLY

This wonderful yarn has been accredited as British wool by the British Wool organisation – an organisation which champions British wool and the farmers who create this natural fibre – and we can easily see why! Each skein is individually hand-dyed to order, and is created to show off its semi-solid colourways, which add a visual ‘texture’ to your garments. Natural and tactile this 4ply yarn comes with shimmery mulberry silk and a soft sheen that slips easily over the skin leaving your garments feeling luxurious. Your yarn skein comes in a 100% cotton bag and once your garment is finished, you can insert your complimentary label too!

RRP £25 WEIGHT 4ply BALL 100g/225m NEEDLE 4mm CONTENT 55% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 45% Mulberry Silk

CARE Hand wash in cool water, dry flat For more visit www.knitmcintosh.com

HOBBII TWISTER

The outrageously gorgeous Twister range from Hobbii is packed with colourful inspiration. The unique colours in each yarn cake unfold as you knit, which is the ultimate joy with variegated yarns. Twister is particularly suited to scarves and shawls, where the cotton and acrylic combination adds a lighter, more solid end result. At £30 it may seem a little luxurious, but for this price you will be getting 1000m of colourful variegated yarn which you could possibly make into a number of small items. Twister comes in 40 colour combinations, from pretty pink Dahlia to formal-looking Pinstripe – there’s something for everyone!

RRP £30 WEIGHT 4ply BALL 250g/1000m NEEDLE 3mm CONTENT 55% cotton, 45% acrylic CARE Machine wash at max 40°C To buy visit www.hobbii.co.uk