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KNITTING AND CROCHET YARNYarns are grouped into the following categories with the gauge or tension shown in brackets. The tension or gauge is quoted as approximately the number of stitches which knit to 4 inches or 10 cm in stocking stitch or stockinette. Craft Yarn Council of America yarn weight symbols are shown with the yarn listings.
For further definition of these terms please refer to the Yarn Forward Tension (Gauge) Guide
| Special Yarns | ||||
| Yarn Name | Yarn Type | Gauge/Tension Stitches to 4in (10cm) | Composition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve by Estelle Yarns | 12 yarns in one skein | Bulky | Acrylic, Nylon, Polyester, Wool, Lurex, Viscose. | |
 | Sekku lace weight yarn by Noro | Luxury | Lace Weight | Cotton, wool, nylon, silk. |
| Arequipa by Estelle Yarns | Luxury | 30 | Superwash wool, alpaca, nylon | |
| Cadenza by Estelle Yarns | Luxury | 30 | Superwash wool, Tussah silk | |
| Super Alpaca Lace by Estelle | Superfine Alpaca | 28 | 100% Alpaca |
| Alpaca Superlight by Lang | Superfine mohair like yarn | 20 | Alpaca, Polyamide, Merino |
| Lanalux by Lang Yarns | Metallic look but very soft | 17 | Wool, Nylon, Polyester |
| Gnocchi by Lana Grossa | Fancy cocoon yarn | 8 | Microfibre |
| POM by Estelle | Fancy cocoon yarn | 6 | Polyester |
| Mohairs and Mohair Blends | ||||
| Yarn Name | Yarn Type | Gauge/Tension Stitches to 4in (10cm) | Composition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Cole Luxury Mohair | Luxury, variegated | 16 | Mohair, wool and nylon | |
| Baby Yarns Various Weights | ||||
| Yarn Name | Yarn Type | Gauge/Tension Stitches to 4in (10cm) | Composition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Ull by Dale | Classic | 32 | Wool | |
| Big Value Baby 3-Ply by King Cole | Classic | 32 | Acrylic | |
| Stork by Dalegarn | Classic | 32 | Cotton | |
| Big Value Baby 4-Ply by King Cole | Classic | 28 | Acrylic | |
| Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk 4 Ply | Luxury | 28 | Merino wool, cashmere, silk. | |
| Beehive Baby Sport by Patons | Classic | 24 | Acrylic & Nylon | |
| Sirdar Snuggly babybamboo | Luxury | 22 | Bamboo and Wool | |
| Splash by King Cole | Self patterning yarn | 22 | Acrylic |
| Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK | Luxury | 22 | Merino wool, cashmere, silk | |
| Bamboo Baby by Patons | Soft easy care | 20 | Acrylic, bamboo | |
| Beehive Baby Chunky by Patons | Classic | 15 | Acrylic and Nylon | |
| Melody by Patons | Classic | 9 | Acrylic | |
 | Sock Yarns These yarns are suitable for socks. | |||
| Yarn Name | Yarn Type | Gauge/Tension Stitches to 4in (10cm) | Composition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meilenweit Mega Boots by Lana Grossa | Space dyed ragg yarn with stretch | 32 | Wool, Polyamide, PBT | |
| TOFUtsies by South West Trading Company SWTC | Antibacterial super soft yarn | 32 | Wool, SOYSILK®, Cotton, Chitin | |
| Arequipa by Estelle Yarns | Luxury | 30 | Superwash wool, alpaca, nylon | |
| Cadenza by Estelle Yarns | Luxury | 30 | Superwash wool, Tussah silk | |
| Jawoll Silk by Lang | Luxury | 30 | Superwash wool, nylon, silk | |
| Kureyon Sock yarn by Noro | Classic Noro Yarn | 30 | Wool and Nylon | |
| Silk Garden Sock yarn by Noro | Classic Noro Yarn | 26 | Wool, Silk, Mohair and Nylon | |
| Step by Austerman | With Aloe Vera and Jojoba Oil | 30 | Wool, Nylon | |
| Jawoll Magic Superwash by Lang | Space dyed superwash yarn | 28 | Wool, Nylon |
| Meilenweit Solids/Tweeds by Lana Grossa | Classic Sock Yarn | 28 | Wool & Nylon | |
| Invicta Extra by Scheepjes | Classic | 28 | Wool, Nylon | |
| Meilenweit Colortweed by Lana Grossa | Space dyed ragg yarn | 28 | Wool and Nylon | |
| On Your Toes Bamboo by SRK | A no wool sock yarn | 28 | Bamboo and Nylon | |
| Stretch Socks by Patons | Ragg/ombre with elastic | 28 | Cotton, Wool, Nylon, Elastic | |
| Fingering Yarns These yarns knit about 28 stitches to 10 cm. (4 inches) | |||
| Yarn Name | Yarn Type | Gauge/Tension Stitches to 4in (10cm) | Composition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Value Baby 4-Ply by King Cole | Classic | 28 | Acrylic | |
| Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk 4 Ply | Luxury | 28 | Merino wool, cashmere, silk. | |
 | Double Knitting (DK) Yarns These yarns knit about 22 stitches to 10 cm. (4 inches) | |||
| Yarn Name | Yarn Type | Gauge/Tension Stitches to 4in (10cm) | Composition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astra by Patons | Classic | 22 | Acrylic | |
| Bamboo Cotton by King Cole | Very soft and smooth | 22 | Bamboo/Acrylic | |
| Big Value DK by King Cole | Classic | 22 | Acrylic | |
| Eco Wool DK by Sirdar | Ecologically friendly wool | 22 | 100% wool | |
| Freedom Spirit by Twilleys of Stamford | Self Patterning Yarn | 22 | 100% wool | |
| Marble by James C Brett | Marl | 22 | Acrylic | |
| Merino Blend Superwash Wool DK | Classic | 22 | Merino Blend Wool | |
| Merino Superwash by Lang | Luxury | 22 | 100% Merino Wool | |
| Silk Bamboo by Patons | Luxury | 22 | Bamboo, Silk | |
| South Pacific by Estelle | Soft Pima Cotton | 22 | Cotton | |
| Splash by King Cole | Self patterning yarn | 22 | Acrylic |
| Sublime Organic Cotton DK | Classic | 22 | 100% Cotton | |
| Sublime Soya Cotton DK | Classic | 22 | Cotton and Soy | |
 | Knitting Worsted (KW) Yarns These yarns knit about 20 stitches to 10 cm. (4 inches) | |||
| Yarn Name | Yarn Type | Gauge/Tension Stitches to 4in (10cm) | Composition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angora Bamboo by Patons | Luxury | 20 | Bamboo, wool, angora | |
| Canadiana by Patons | Classic | 20 | Acrylic | |
| Cascade 220 | Classic | 18 to 20 | 100% Peruvian Wool | |
| Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash | Classic Superwash Wool | 20 | 100% wool | |
| Classic Wool by Patons | Classic | 20 | Merino Wool | |
| Cottontots by Bernat | Classic | 20 | Cotton | |
| Decor by Patons | Classic | 20 | Acrylic and wool | |
| Aran Yarns These yarns knit about 18 stitches to 10 cm. (4 inches) | |||
| Yarn Name | Yarn Type | Gauge/Tension Stitches to 4in (10cm) | Composition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1824 Cotton by Mission Falls | Classic | 18 | Cotton | |
| 1824 Wool by Mission Falls | Classic | 18 | Superwash Wool | |
| Alafoss Lett Lopi | Light Lopi | 18 | Icelandic Wool | |
| Cloud Organic Cotton by Estelle Yarns | Very Soft Organic Cotton | 18 | 100% Organic Cotton | |
| Denim Style by Bernat | Classic | 18 | Acrylic, Cotton | |
| KC Fashion Aran by King Cole | Classic | 18 | Acrylic, Wool | |
| Noro Kureyon | Fancy | 18 | Pure Wool | |
| Noro Silk Garden | Fancy | 18 | Silk, Mohair and Wool | |
| SWS by Patons | Some self striping, some solid colours | 17 | Wool and Soy | |
 | Chunky/Bulky Yarns These yarns knit 12 to 16 stitches to 10 cm. (4 inches) | |||
| Yarn Name | Yarn Type | Gauge/Tension Stitches to 4in (10cm) | Composition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Alpaca Chunky by Estelle Yarns | Classic, very soft | 16 | 100% superfine alpaca | |
| Alpaca by Bernat | Classic | 15 | Acrylic and Alpaca | |
| Cascade Ecological Wool and ECO Wool Plus | Ecologically produced wool | 14-16 | Wool | |
| Mille Colori by Lang | Self Striping | 15 | Wool and Acrylic | |
| Shetland Chunky by Patons | Classic | 15 | Acrylic, Wool | |
| Alafoss Lopi. | Light Twist Yarn | 13-14 | Icelandic Wool | |
| Felting Natural Wool by Bernat | Variegated | 13 | 100% wool | |
| Mille Colori Big by Lang | Self Striping | 12 | Wool and Acrylic |
| West by Lang | Self Striping | 12 | Wool and Acrylic |
 | Super Bulky Yarns These yarns knit 11 or less stitches to 10 cm. (4 inches) | |||
| Yarn Name | Yarn Type | Gauge/Tension Stitches to 4in (10cm) | Composition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohemian by Patons | Chenille | 8 | Polyester/Acrylic | |
| Freedom Wool by Twilleys | Lightly spun wool | 10 | Wool | |
| Woolly Bully by Estelle Yarns | Thick and Thin Point Five | 9 | Wool and Acrylic | |
| Lana Grande by Cascade Yarns | Classic Super Bulky | 8 | 100% wool |
| Magnum by Cascade Yarns | Light twist, thick and thin | 8 | 100% wool |
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