Yarn reviews
We check out the latest releases
KING COLE TRUFFLE
Cast on one of the softest yarns on the shelves – the gorgeously snuggly Tru e! King Cole’s fab new yarn helps you to create super flu y garments and toys, with minimal e ort! Use this new yarn to create a multitude of knits, simply head to the website below and discover jumpers, cardigans, accessories and homeware patterns galore. It’s available in a range of six earthy shades – the classy Earl Grey (above) and scrumptious Cookie Dough being just two great options. The yarn’s long fibres means each stitch is filled with plenty of flu y texture, which is best knitted in stocking or garter stitch. Currently, there are five patterns in this fun yarn.
RRP £4.79 WEIGHT DK BALL 100g/180m NEEDLE 4-5mm CONTENT 100% polyamide CARE Machine wash at 30ºC
Visit www.kingcole.com for stockists
CYGNET PURE BABY
Anti-piling and antibacterial acrylic make up this soft and safe baby yarn that’s perfect for your tiny knits. With its hardy fibre construction, Cygnet Pure Baby can be washed and worn over and over again. Its antibacterial technology means bacteria cannot multiply on the fabric’s surface, making this yarn a huge favourite for those who knit for premature and newborn babies. A collection of six pretty pastel shades make up this yarn’s shade range, from cool Pastel Blue to luscious Lemon, each one designed to stand alone or work with the rest of the range. Cast on cardigans, accessories and so much more with ease.
RRP £3.29 WEIGHT DK BALL 100g/270m NEEDLE 3.5-4mm CONTENT 70% antipiling acrylic, 30% antibacterial acrylic CARE Machine wash at 30ºC
Visit www.deramores.com to buy
WEST YORKSHIRE SPINNERS SIGNATURE 4PLY ROBIN
Discover the pure colour freedom of variegated yarn with this addition to the popular WYS Signature 4ply range! Designed to celebrate the colours of Christmas, new colour, Robin, looks fab as shawls and socks and is great for the festive season.
In a rich, russet colour mix, this hardy yarn is super fun to knit with and works up into a satisfying fabric that’s filled with colour, pattern and softness. Let those robust fibres, intertwined with nylon, do the work for you and fill your socks and more with a little colour excitement. Watch the colours of this brilliant yarn unwind as you knit row after row of self-patterning fabric.
RRP £7.50 WEIGHT 4ply
BALL 100g/400m NEEDLE 3.25mm CONTENT 75% wool, 25% nylon CARE Machine wash at 30ºC
Visit www.blacksheepwools.com to buy
SIRDAR ELEMENTAL SUPER CHUNKY
Sirdar Elemental Super Chunky comes as a glittery glam explosion! These 50g balls, in six earthy shades, come with a splash of glitter and are a fab choice for those knitters who love to knit warm, cosy garments. Enjoy wonderfully rustic stitches with this wool, acrylic and alpaca mix yarn. From simple garter stitch to more simple lace, this easyto-care for yarn will do your knitting justice. If you’re looking for a shade to match your wardrobe you’re sure to find its muted tones perfect for your knits. Sirdar’s online pattern collection will keep your knitting mojo firing too!
RRP £3.49 WEIGHT Super chunky BALL 50g/60m NEEDLE 10mm CONTENT 72% acrylic, 15% wool, 9% alpaca, 3% polyester, 1% nylon CARE Machine wash at 40ºC
Visit www.theknittingnetwork.co.uk to buy your yarn
SCHEEPJES ORGANICON
Celebrate everyday chic with the neat stitches and cool finish of Scheepjes Organicon. Made from 100% organic cotton, this yarn is part of a global movement towards conscious production methods and reducing resource consumption. We fell for its pretty range of sweet shop colours, from lime green to cool lavender – there are 21 colours in total. Each ball receives top marks for cotton softness with oodles of drape. Visit the website below for a range of inspirational patterns and knit up dreamy garments and accessories in a chic cotton with sharply defined stitches.
RRP £2.49 WEIGHT Fingering BALL 50g/170m NEEDLE 3mm CONTENT 100% organic soft cotton CARE Machine wash at 40ºC
Visit www.woolwarehouse.co.uk for stockists
RICO FASHION MODERN TWEED LIGHT + SOFT ARAN
A gentle but rustic-looking yarn, Modern Tweed Soft Aran is just what you need if a spot of classic knitting is on the agenda. Wonderfully soft to the touch, and gentle on the skin, this textured yarn is ideal for cosy winter accessories and garments. Available in ten shades, from Cream (above) to Pink, Teal, Berry and Mustard, there’s sure to be a shade for you. The yarn’s drape is created through its low twist and loose stitches delivering a lovely squishy finish. Cast on classic cables or more and knit simple garments that will stand the test of time, including tank tops, tunics, cardigans, accessories and homewares.
RRP £4.90 WEIGHT Aran BALL 50g/95m NEEDLE 5mm CONTENT 60% wool, 20% nylon, 20% acrylic CARE Machine wash at 30ºC
Visit www.laughinghens.com to buy