We’ve picked out six interesting yarns for your autumn and winter projects, from soft laceweights to cosy arans
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BLACKER YARNS Samite Silk Blend 4-ply
Shade pictured Lancelot
Skein weight/length 100g/360m
Needle size 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3)
Tension 28 sts and 34 rows to 10cm
Fibre content 85% wool, 15% recycled silk
Care Hand wash RRP £24
Contact www.blackeryarns.co.uk 01566 777 635
Blacker’s latest limited-edition ‘birthday’ yarn is a real beauty! A woollen-spun yarn, it blends smooth, draping and lustrous Bluefaced Leicester wool with Shetland wool and recycled silk. The result is delightful, with an excellent handle and drape. It’s available in 4ply and DK weights, and the palette includes undyed light grey along with seven dyed shades in jewel tones.
LANA GROSSA Country Tweed Fine
Shade pictured 102
Ball weight/length 50g/180m
Needle size 3.5-4.5mm (UK 9-7/US 4-7)
Tension 20 sts and 28 rows to 10cm
Fibre content 100% wool
Care Hand wash RRP £8.49
Contact www.lana-grossa.de
www.lovecrafts.com
Knit up soft, comfortable, and lightweight yet warm sweaters for everyday wear with this Merino yarn from Lana Grossa. It’s a heavy DK/light worsted weight which is pleasingly soft and enjoyable to knit with. The fabric drapes well, and is enhanced by tweedy flecks of colour. The palette includes earthy tones along with warmer shades of green, blue and red.
SIRDAR Snuggly 2ply
Shade pictured Biscuit (522)
Ball weight/length 50g/462m
Needle size 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3)
Tension 34 sts and 42 rows to 10cm
Fibre content 55% nylon, 45% acrylic
Care Machine wash 40°C RRP £5.25
Contact www.sirdar.com
This 2ply laceweight is a blend of man-made fibres which can be machine-washed at 40°C, making it ideal for christening shawls or lacy accessories and garments that you want to be able to wash regularly. It knits up into a very light and airy fabric with a fine drape, and will show off lace stitch patterns perfectly. It’s available in pure white and a biscuit shade.
WEST YORKSHIRE SPINNERS Future Dreams
Shade pictured Future Dreams
Ball weight/length 100g/225m
Needle size 4mm (UK 8/US 6)
Tension 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm
Fibre content 100% British wool
Care Machine wash 40°C RRP £6.95
Contact www.wyspinners.com 01535 664500
