Yarn choice Our pick of new and classic yarns includes colourful options for socks, shawls, ganseys and cosy winter accessories
JAMIESON & SMITH 5Ply Shetland
Shade pictured Airforce
Ball weight/length 50g/115m
Needle size 2-3mm (UK 14-11/US 0-2)
Tension Approx. 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm
Fibre content 100% Shetland wool
Care Hand wash RRP £7.50
Contact www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk 01595 693579
This brand-new yarn has been developed with gansey knitting in mind - worked on small needles, it gives a dense, warm and sturdy fabric that showcases textured patterns to perfection. It’s also a fine choice for traditional Fair Isle colourwork. The yarn is a worsted-spun 5ply that knits to a sportweight. There are 20 shades including blues, greens, reds and mustard.
ROWAN Alpaca Classic
Shade pictured Green Moss (111)
Ball weight/length 25g/120m
Needle size 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5)
Tension 23 sts and 31 rows to 10cm
Fibre content 57% superfine alpaca, 43% cotton
Care Hand wash RRP £6.95
Contact www.knitrowan.com 01924 371501
If you’re after a fabric with a romantic haze and a cosy touch, Alpaca Classic is worth a look. This light DK is constructed from a cotton mesh filled with alpaca fibre, and the result is airy, wonderfully fluffy and with a distinctive texture. Knitted on larger needles, it would make spectacular lace shawls. The 29 shades include vintage pastels, berry hues and neutrals.
YARNSMITHS Freespirit Aran
Shade pictured Morpho (1D005)
Ball weight/length 100g/185m
Needle size 5mm (UK 6/US 8)
Tension 18 sts and 24 rows to 10cm
Fibre content 100% acrylic
Care Machine wash 30°C RRP £4.50
Contact www.woolwarehouse.co.uk 01926 882818
Yarnsmiths is Wool Warehouse’s in-house yarn range, and Freespirit Aran is the newest addition. It comes in 10 colour-changing options inspired by butterflies, each of which blends multiple pastel or jewel tones - this colourful yarn would be a fun choice for easy-care children’s knits or cheerful homewares, and the results will feel super-soft.
SYMFONIE Terra
Shade pictured Summer Romance (VR2008)
Skein weight/length 100g/380m
Needle size 2.25-3.25mm (UK 13-10/US 1-3)
Tension 28-32 sts and 32-40 rows to 10cm
Fibre content 75% superwash Merino wool, 25% nylon
Care Hand wash RRP £12.49
Contact www.knitpro.eu
Available from www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
Symfonie Terra is the new yarn range from needle brand K
