ECY Yarn Info

We get a lot of questions about our yarns, their compositions and what projects they are good for. This made us think it would be helpful to have all the details in one place for easy reference.

Firstly, though, we have a few tips for how to use and care for your projects which applies to all of our yarns:

• We recommend that you wash dark colours separately or wash a swatch before using dark and light colours together
• We recommend handwashing all handknits/crochet, especially laceweight yarns, even where machine washing is indicated
• With all hand dyed yarns, I would recommend that you alternate skeins every round/row or two if you're using more than one. 

What is WPI?

(NOTE: This page is undergoing reconstruction! - August 2026)

 

Laceweight yarn

 

Askham Lace (2ply)
Smooth with a slight halo from the baby alpaca, this yarn has a lovely shine to it from the lustrous fibres. It has good drape and is incredibly soft. 

Bowland Lace (2ply) (discontinued in 2025)
Pure Bluefaced Leicester means this yarn is quite woolly and is more lofty than the other 2ply yarns. It is similar to Shetland laceweight yarn, creating a light yet warm fabric. 

Brimham Boucle Lace

This is a laceweight boucle yarn where the merino is formed into loops on a nylon core. It's quite drapey compared to the other fluffy yarns, but the texture it creates is a cuddly teddy bear fabric, less fluffy than the brushed yarns but still cosy and cuddly. It works well held double with other yarns to create this, and on its own it's warm and light. 

Brimham Fluff Lace

Brushed fluffy superwash extrafine merino on a nylon core (needed for strength) - what's not to love?! This yarn has a cosy teddy bear sort of fluff, it's not wispy like mohair is. It's incredibly lofty, and it works well on a wide range of needles/hooks depending what sort of fabric you want. I tested it out on Manis by Yamagara as the fluffy fabric is done on gradually increasing needle sizes, and it worked beautifully. It also works well held double with other yarns, creating a sort of fleecy fabric - very cosy and cuddly. 

Eldwick Lace (2ply - fluffy)
Super-kid mohair/silk which is brushed to create an ethereal and fluffy yarn with a lovely gentle sheen to it. Used alone it is incredibly lightweight yet warm; held double with itself it is cosy yet still light; held double with other thicker yarns it creates a beautiful cosy snuggly fabric. 

Lowther Lace (2ply - fluffy) 
Brushed baby alpaca/silk means that this is another fluffy yarn, however baby alpaca is more of a matt fuzz rather than the wispy fluff of mohair. It is similarly lightweight yet warm and gentle when used alone, held double with itself it is cosy yet still light, and held double with other thicker yarns it creates a gorgeous snuggly fabric that's fuzzy and cuddly. 

Titus Lace
Super-smooth, soft, and shiny extrafine merino and silk create a fabric that is shimmery and neat. It is ideal for light summer garments as well as lace shawls and so on. It is also absolutely lush when held double with one of the fluffy laceweight yarns on roughly 4.5-6mm needles/hook. The fabric is light and ethereal. 

By the way, ALL of our merino is mulesing-free (or 'cruelty-free'). Read more about that HERE. 

 

4ply/Fingering yarns

 

Yarn name	Askham 4ply	Bowland 4ply	Brimham Bio Fingering	Brimham 4ply	Brimham High Twist
Fibre blend	70% baby alpaca, 30% silk	100% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester	85% Superwash Extrafine Merino, 15% Biodegradeable Nylon	85% Superwash Extrafine Merino, 15% Nylon	85% Superwash Extrafine Merino, 15% Nylon
Skein weight	100g	100g	100g	100g	100g
Length	400m	400m	430m	400m	360m
Recommended needle/hook size	2.5-4mm	2.25 - 4mm	2.25 - 4mm	2.5 - 4mm	2.5 - 4mm
WPI (wraps per inch)		15 WPI	18 WPI	17 WPI	16 WPI

 

 

Yarn name	Bedale 4ply	Carlisle Fingering	Coniston Fingering	Hayton 4ply	Keld Fingering	Keld Twist	Milburn 4ply
Fibre blend	50% baby yak, 50% silk	100% superwash extrafine merino	56% superwash extrafine merino, 44% super-kid mohair	80% Superwash Extrafine Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon	90% Superwash Merino, 10% Linen	83.3% Superwash Merino, 16.7% Linen	85% British Bluefaced Leicester, 15% Mulberry Silk
Skein weight	50g	100g	100g	100g	100g	100g	50g
Length	200m	400m	360m	350m	360m	375m	200m
Recommended needle/hook size	2.5-4mm	2-4mm	2.5 - 4mm	2.5 - 4mm	2.5 - 4mm	2.5 - 4mm	2.25 - 4mm
WPI (wraps per inch)		18WPI	15 WPI	15 WPI	16 WPI	15 WPI	15 WPI

 

Yarn name	Nateby 4ply	Oakworth 4ply	Pendle 4ply	Rosedale 4ply
Fibre blend	75% Superwash Extrafine Merino, 20% Nylon, 5% Silver Lurex	100% Superwash NZ Polwarth	100% Superwash Extrafine Merino	80% Superwash Extrafine Merino, 15% Nylon, 5% Gold Stellina
Skein weight	100g	100g	100g	100g
Length	400m	400m	400m	400m
Recommended needle/hook size	2.5 - 4mm	2.5 - 4mm	2.5 - 4mm	2.5 - 4mm
WPI (wraps per inch)	15 WPI	18 WPI	17 WPI	16 WPI

 

Yarn name	Silverdale 4ply	Tempo 4ply	Titus 4ply	Titus Fingering
Fibre blend	75% Superwash Extrafine Merino, 15% Nylon, 10% Silver Stellina	75% Superwash Merino, 25% Nylon	75% Superwash Extrafine Merino, 25% Mulberry Silk	75% Superwash Extrafine Merino, 25% Mulberry Silk
Skein weight	100g	100g	100g	100g
Length	400m	400m	400m	400m
Recommended needle size	2.5 - 4mm	2.5 - 4mm	2.5 - 4mm	2.5 - 4mm
WPI (wraps per inch)	16 WPI	14 WPI	16 WPI	19 WPI

 

Askham 4ply 

 

Bedale 4ply

Another silk blend, this time with equal quantities mulberry silk and baby yak giving a beautiful and subtle yarn. The silk gives it a gorgeous shine, the yak is really buttery soft and being worsted spun makes it smooth and drapey. It is ideal for tops, shawls, and other accessories. Hand wash and lay flat to dry. Unlike our other hand-dyed yarns, Bedale 4ply is sold in 50g skeins.

Bowland 4ply

 I find it fine for socks, but being a pure fine wool, it may not be hardwearing enough for you, so please bear that in mind. Machine washable on a gentle cycle. Lay flat to dry.

Brimham Bio 3ply
Brimham Bio Fingering is a light fingering weight yarn and is a blend of superwash extrafine merino with biodegradable nylon. Biodegradable nylon is as durable and long-lasting while in standard use but will break down entirely within five years in landfill conditions. (For more information about biodegradable nylon see our blog post - coming soon). Light fingering weight yarn is slightly thinner than a standard 4ply/fingering weight but thorough group testing found that it is still suitable to use in fingering weight patterns for both knitting and crochet. This yarn has good drape and really clear stitch definition, working well for lace, brioche and cables but some of our testers said they thought it didn't have much 'give'/stretch. This yarn is machine washable on a cool gentle cycle, but we still recommend handwashing if possible for best results and longevity.

Brimham 4ply
Brimham 4ply is a soft and bouncy sock yarn. The fine merino wool is the same quality as you will find in our Pendle, Titus, Hayton, Nateby, and Carlisle yarns with the addition of nylon making it especially hard wearing if it's going to be well-worn and washed a lot. It’s great for a really wide range of projects, especially socks, and being machine washable (at 40 degrees or less) makes it very practical.

Brimham 4ply High Twist
This is a sister yarn to our Brimham 4ply - this version is a two ply high twist yarn with the same fibre content. The two strands twisted tightly together give it a different texture, and make it a good solid yarn with plenty of structure. It's smooth and soft enough for next to skin wear as well. Worked at a looser gauge it has enough drape for lace, and it has very crisp stitch definition for cables and lace. Machine washable.

Carlisle Fingering
Carlisle Fingering is our superwash merino singles yarn and is soft, smooth, smooshy, and cloud-like. It knits/crochets into a soft, snuggly fabric with a little bit of a fluffy halo but nonetheless good stitch definition. It comes out light and airy but warm and cosy at the same time. Handwash only and lay flat to dry; although it is superwash merino we really wouldn’t recommend machine washing it.

Coniston Fingering
Coniston Fingering is Carlisle Fingering's posh sibling! It is a blend of beautiful extrafine merino with luxurious superkid mohair (the finest and softest fibres obtained from the first shearing) all lovingly spun into a singles yarn. It gives you the effect of holding Carlisle Fingering double with a strand of Eldwick Lace but in a single yarn. We just love the combination of a single ply with a beautiful mohair halo. It is soft, fuzzy, drapey but with a little bounce too, and just a sheer delight to work with. We have tested it at a tighter gauge where it behaved well with firmness and bounce, up to a large loose gauge where it created a very light and soft fabric with drape. Handwash only and lay flat to dry.
Coniston Fingering has been discontinued.

Hayton 4ply

Hayton 4ply is a beautiful mix of smooth, bouncy merino, a little nylon to make it more hard wearing, and a dash of cashmere for the ultimate luxury. This three-fold yarn spun to a 4ply thickness knits with both bounce and drape in equal measure - using larger needles and a lacy pattern creates drape, whilst smaller needles and a closer stitch type creates a nice warm, cosy fabric. The mix of fibres combines the best of both worlds.

The merino is actually superwash merino (ie 'shrink resist'), however due to the cashmere content I have found that this yarn will felt a bit in the washing machine, hence my recommendation to handwash only. Pin out flat to dry.

Keld Fingering
Keld Fingering is a beautiful blend of superwash merino with linen. The linen stands out on medium-dark colours as it doesn't take the dye the same as the wool, so on a lot of colourways it has a marled effect. This gives it a beautiful rustic appearance but it's got all the softness that you'd expect from the merino. It's ever so gorgeous and is ideal for summer accessories and garments, working well at a loose gauge as well as a standard 4ply gauge. If you fancy something a bit different, this is your yarn! Handwash only and lay flat to dry.

Keld Twist
Keld Twist is the same wonderful blend of superwash merino with linen as found in Keld Fingering and Keld Aran. The linen stands out on medium-dark colours as it doesn't take the dye the same as the wool, so on a lot of colourways it has a marled effect. The overall look is a slightly uneven yarn (it does have some gentle slubs) with linen fibres providing a little fluff, depth, and texture. Keld Twist is two plies spun together giving this yarn and the resulting fabric a bit more structure than the singles fingering weight. It's ever so gorgeous and is ideal for summer accessories and garments, working well at a loose gauge as well as a standard 4ply gauge. Handwash only and lay flat to dry.

Keswick 4ply
Keswick 4ply is a base of soft superwash merino with neps blended in for a unique texture and colour effect. The neps appear throughout the skein as little pops of black, brown and cream. They are made of polyamide which doesn't take the dye, meaning every skein will have these multi-toned flecks. In lighter yarns the darkers neps are more prominent and in darker colours the lighter neps are more visible. They don't particularly interfere with the knitting or crochet experience, and with being so soft they blend in to the yarn, so you can't really feel them. The yarn is a high twist merino base so it is soft and smooth, but it's also firm when knitted or crocheted at a tighter tension, and lovely and drapey when the tension is more loose. It's a versatile base which works for garments, accessories, and socks amongst other things! Handwash only and lay flat to dry.

Milburn 4ply

Milburn 4ply is our exclusive blend of Bluefaced Leicester and Mulberry Silk. This yarn is so light to wear, and yet lovely and warm and hardwearing, with gorgeous, rich depth of colour. It's great for a really wide range of projects, and being machine washable makes it potentially a bit more practical, particularly for socks. If you do wash this in a machine we advise using a gentle/wool cycle. Lay flat to dry. This is one of our mill-dyed yarns.

Nateby 4ply
Sparkle yarn, need I say more?? Oh, ok then… This fabulous yarn is a luxurious blend of superwash merino giving softness, nylon for durability and a strand of silver lurex large enough to sparkle without being scratchy. Unlike other yarns the sparkle is spun into the yarn so that it doesn’t stick out. It has got a bit of squidge to it, as well as drape, so it is ideal for everything from socks to garments. Our colourways on this yarn tend to be more noticeably semi-solid or a little variegated compared to most of our other bases due to the way it takes dye; we think this is a lovely part of its charm. This means it is more strongly advised to alternate skeins in larger projects when using this yarn. Machine washable on a gentle cycle. Lay flat to dry.

Oakworth 4ply
Oakworth 4ply is a gorgeous, crisp, bouncy and smooth superwash Polwarth wool yarn, which has great stitch definition. It is perfect for socks, being hardwearing, but also perfect for shawls, hats, fingerless mitts, cardis, sweaters and more- it softens with washing. Machine washable.

Pendle 4ply

Pendle 4ply is our third pure merino yarn. It is a gorgeous, smooshy, soft, bouncy and smooth superwash merino yarn, which has great stitch definition. It is perfect for a wide variety of projects, although may be too soft for socks (or you may want to reinforce heels and toes with nylon thread held alongside the yarn). Machine washable on a gentle cycle.

Rosedale 4ply
This fabulous yarn is a luxurious blend of superwash merino giving softness, nylon for durability and a strand of gold stellina giving a subtle sparkle. It's soft, and has got a bit of squidge to it as well as drape, so it's ideal for everything from socks to garments. Machine washable on a gentle cycle.

Silverdale 4ply
This fabulous yarn (the sister to Rosedale 4ply) is a luxurious blend of superwash merino giving softness, nylon for durability and a strand of silver stellina giving a subtle sparkle. It's soft, and has got a bit of squidge to it as well as drape, so it's ideal for everything from socks to garments. Machine washable on a gentle cycle.
Silverdale 4ply has been discontinued and is only available to Wholesale customers.

Tempo 4ply

Tempo is a brilliant all-round 4ply sock yarn - it softens considerably after washing for next-to-skin wear. With the nylon content being paired with a more coarse/less fine merino fibre, it is especially hard wearing and well suited if it's going to be well-worn and washed a lot. It is ideal for things like cardis, hats, shawls and gloves, though I recommend you put it through the washing machine at least once to soften it. Machine washable.

Titus 4ply

Hands down our most popular yarn. The first thing you notice about this beautiful and subtle yarn is the shine that comes from the silk, especially in dark or rich colours. The luxurious blend of superwash merino and mulberry silk is ideal for all sorts of projects, from socks to garments and everything in between. It washes well in the machine, and the silk gives it strength so it can take a lot of use - it's great for socks if you are unsure about pure wool yarns being hard wearing enough. Machine washable.

Titus Fingering
Titus Fingering is a beautiful luxury singles yarn which has that classic shine and lustre from the silk, but also has the structure and bounce of merino wool. It strikes us as primarily a garment and shawl yarn, but testing is showing that it works really well at a much tighter gauge too for things like fingerless mitts, hats, and cowls. The only thing I really wouldn't recommend it for is socks. This yarn is fairly fine as fingering weight (equivalent to 4ply) yarns go, due to it being lustrous and singles-spun (the fibres are very smooth so they're not fluffed out). It will substitute in place of most fingering/4ply weight yarns but please be aware that you might think it looks a bit thin compared to more traditional 4ply yarns. Also note that although the merino in this yarn is superwash and you may get away with a machine wash, we recommend handwashing as a preference.

 

Sport yarns

Yarn name	Pendle Sport
Fibre blend	100% Superwash Extrafine Merino
Skein weight	100g
Length	300m/328yds
Recommended needle size	3 - 5mm needles
Recommended hook size	3 - 5mm hook
WPI (wraps per inch)	13 WPI

 

Pendle Sport
Pendle Sport is the same super soft and bouncy extrafine merino found in our other Pendle yarns. It is robustly structured but also has some drape (depending on the gauge it's used at), and is lovely and soft and smooth.
Our yarn testers found that as a sport weight yarn this can also be substituted in for 4ply/fingering weight yarns assuming you can make gauge. It has great stitch definition and works beautifully for cables. Ideally handwash but should also survive a gentle machine wash cycle; lay flat to dry

 

DK yarns

Yarn name	Bowland DK	Brimham DK	Hayton DK	Milburn DK
Fibre blend	100% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester	85% Superwash Extrafine Merino, 15% Nylon	80% Superwash Extrafine Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon	85% British Bluefaced Leicester, 15% Mulberry Silk
Skein weight	100g	100g	100g	50g
Length	225m	225m	225m	112m
Recommended needle size	3.5 - 4.5mm	3.5 - 4.5mm	3.5 - 4.5mm	3.5 - 4.5mm
WPI (wraps per inch)	12 WPI	12 WPI	12 WPI	12 WPI

 

Yarn name	Oakworth DK	Pendle DK	Titus DK
Fibre blend	100% Superwash NZ Polwarth	100% Superwash Extrafine Merino	75% Superwash Extrafine Merino, 25% Mulberry Silk
Skein weight	100g	100g	100g
Length	225m	200m	225m
Recommended needle size	3.5 - 4.5mm	3.5 - 4.5mm	4 - 5mm needles
WPI  (wraps per inch)	12 WPI	11 WPI	13 WPI

 

Bowland DK
This is our ever-popular, pure Bluefaced Leicester wool yarn, which is beautiful and soft to knit with, yet conveniently superwash. It gets softer with wear, and has a gentle lustre. This gorgeous superwash wool is a firm favourite - it's super-soft, smooth, and silky. It's ideal for such a wide range of knitting/crochet projects - being machine washable plus next-to-skin soft means it's perfect for babies and adults alike. It does grow when you wash and block it, and has a gorgeous silky drape. Machine washable on a gentle cycle only. Lay flat to dry.

Brimham DK
Like its lighter weight counterpart Brimham DK is a very soft, squishy yarn which has just the right amount of bounce but also a little drape. The extrafine merino is the best quality we can get, and it has a little nylon added for extra strength and durability. This makes it very versatile for all sorts of projects from accessories to garments. Machine washable on a gentle cycle only. Lay flat to dry.

Hayton DK
Hayton DK, like its 4ply counterpart, is a beautiful mix of smooth, bouncy merino, a little nylon to make it more hard wearing, and a dash of cashmere for the ultimate luxury. It knits with both bounce and drape in equal measure - using larger needles and a lacy pattern creates drape, whilst smaller needles and a closer stitch type creates a nice warm, cosy fabric. The mix of fibres combines the best of both worlds.

The merino is actually superwash merino (ie 'shrink resist'), however due to the cashmere content it is likely that this yarn will felt a bit in the washing machine, hence my recommendation to handwash only. Lay out flat to dry

Keswick DK
Keswick DK is a base of soft superwash merino with neps blended in for a unique texture and colour effect. The neps appear throughout the skein as little pops of black, brown and cream. They are made of polyamide which doesn't take the dye, meaning every skein will have these multi-toned flecks. In lighter yarns the darkers neps are more prominent and in darker colours the lighter neps are more visible. They don't particularly interfere with the knitting or crochet experience, and with being so soft they blend in to the yarn, so you can't really feel them. The base yarn is smooth and firm, so at a tighter tension you get a pretty solid fabric, but at a more loose tension it creates a fabric with stretch and drape to it. Handwash only and lay flat to dry.

Although the merino in this yarn is superwash I would recommend handwashing finished items if possible.
Keswick DK has been discontinued.

Milburn DK
Our newest mill-dyed yarn and the big brother to Milburn 4ply. This yarn is so light to wear, and yet lovely and warm and hardwearing, with gorgeous, rich depth of colour and a beautiful sheen from the silk. It's great for a really wide range of projects, and being machine washable makes it a bit more practical. Machine washable on a gentle/wool cycle. Lay flat to dry.

Oakworth DK

As the name suggests, this yarn is 100% superwash Polwarth and the thicker counterpart of Oakworth 4ply. A smooth, crisp yarn with great stitch definition and next-to-skin softness.

Polwarth is a breed of sheep with a long, soft, fine fleece, which is the result of cross breeding merino with Lincoln sheep (developed in Australia during 1880). This yarn is a nice firm, crisp, bouncy yarn, which has great stitch definition and is next-to-skin soft. Machine washable on a gentle cycle. Lay flat to dry.

Pendle DK

Due to the popularity of Pendle 4ply and Pendle Aran, we extended the range to include DK and Chunky. Pendle DK is our pure merino yarn, which is a soft, cosy yarn; and is incredibly squishy. It has good structure and a fairly matt appearance, showing stitches well. This yarn feels slightly thicker than most of our other DK yarns so if you want something a bit more solid but also super-soft, this would be ideal. Machine washable on a gentle cycle. Lay flat to dry.

Silverdale DK
Just like our other merino sparkle yarns, Silverdale DK is a blend of superwash merino for softness, nylon for durability and a strand of silver stellina giving a subtle sparkle. It's smooth and squishy - just what you'd expect really, and is perfect for garments, shawls and pretty much anything else! Machine washable on a gentle cycle. Lay flat to dry.
Silverdale DK has been discontinued.

Titus DK
The thickest of our superwash merino and mulberry silk blend yarns. This beautiful and subtle yarn is very luxurious with a gorgeous shine (especially in dark or rich colours). It is ideal for all sorts of projects, from socks to garments and everything in between. It washes well in the machine, and the silk gives it strength so it can take a lot of use - it's great for socks if you are unsure about pure wool yarns being hard wearing enough. Machine washable.

Whitfell DK

Pure baby alpaca, this yarn is super soft and fluffy, making it a joy to work with. Whitfell DK creates a warm and lightweight fabric and is ideal for a wide range of projects. Handwash only. This is one of our mill-dyed yarns.
Whitfell DK has been discontinued.

Aran yarns

Yarn name	Bowland Aran	Brimham Aran	Keld Aran	Pendle Aran
Fibre blend	100% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester	85% Superwash Extrafine Merino, 15% Nylon	90% Superwash Merino, 10% Linen	100% Superwash Extrafine Merino
Skein weight	100g	100g	100g	100g
Length	166m	180m	180m	166m
Recommended needle/hook size	4.5 - 5.5mm	4.5 - 5.5mm	4.5 - 5.5mm	4.5 - 5.5mm
WPI  (wraps per inch)	8 WPI	10 WPI	10 WPI	9 WPI

 

Askham Aran
This soft, dreamy yarn is such a joy to work with and wear - it creates a warm, fluffy, and drapey fabric which can feel heavy to work with but is still lovely and light to wear. The gentle sheen shows through the alpaca fluff, meaning that stitch definition is not crisp but is still visible. Handwash and lay flat to dry
Askham Aran has been discontinued.

Bowland Aran
This gorgeous superwash wool is quickly becoming as firm a favourite as its lighter counterparts. It is super-soft, a bit woolly, and silky. It's ideal for such a wide range of cosy knitting/crochet projects - being machine washable plus next-to-skin soft means it's perfect for babies and adults alike. It does grow when you wash and block it, and has a gorgeous silky drape. 
Machine washable on a gentle/wool cycle only. Lay flat to dry.

Brimham Aran
Brimham 4ply is a soft and bouncy sock yarn. The fine merino wool is the same quality as you will find in our other merino yarns with the addition of nylon making it especially hard wearing if it's going to be well-worn and washed a lot. It’s great for a really wide range of projects, especially socks, and being machine washable (at 40 degrees or less) makes it very practical.
Machine washable

Keld Aran
Keld Aran is a beautiful yarn - it is next-to-skin soft as you might image from the merino; and the linen content adds a gorgeous visual interest. In darker colourways it is more visible as white-ish fibres which are spun in but also are present on the surface. The linen can't be felt so it doesn't take anything away from the softness of the wool. As well as being soft and fairly drapey, this yarn is quite sturdy too - knitted or crocheted at a medium to tighter gauge it has good structure. The stitch definition is great, and this yarn is an absolute joy to both work with and wear. Handwash only and lay flat to dry.

Keswick Aran
Keswick Aran is a base of soft superwash merino with neps blended in for a unique texture and colour effect. The neps appear throughout the skein as little pops of black, brown and cream. They are made of polyamide which doesn't take the dye, meaning every skein will have these multi-toned flecks. In lighter yarns the darker neps are more prominent and in darker colours the lighter neps are more visible. They don't particularly interfere with the knitting or crochet experience, and with being so soft they blend in to the yarn, so you can't really feel them. The base yarn is soft and squishy but also quite firm, making it gorgeous for a wide range of projects.

Although the merino in this yarn is superwash I would recommend handwashing finished items if possible. Lay flat to dry.
Keswick Aran has been discontinued.

Pendle Aran

With the expansion of the Pendle range, Langdale Superwash Aran was renamed as Pendle Aran for consistency, so that the super soft squishiness can be attributed across the yarn weights. Pendle Aran is a fantastic all-round machine washable pure merino yarn. It is squishy, smooth and soft whilst retaining a bouncy and hard wearing quality. Machine washable.

Chunky yarns

Yarn name	Carlisle Chunky	Pendle Chunky	Whitfell Chunky
Fibre blend	100% superwash extrafine merino singles	100% superwash extrafine Merino	100% Baby Alpaca
Skein weight	100g	100g	100g
Length	100m	100m	100m
Recommended needle size	6-8mm	6 - 8mm	5.5 - 6.5mm
WPI  (wraps per inch)		6 WPI	7 WPI

 

Pendle Chunky
Pendle Chunky is a fabulous addition to the Pendle range. It is a smooshy, soft, warm, bouncy and smooth superwash merino yarn, which has great stitch definition making it perfect for a wide variety of projects. Machine washable on a gentle/wool cycle.

Whitfell Chunky
Pure baby alpaca, this yarn creates a gorgeous drapey fabric. Knitting garments can feel heavy but they're not heavy to wear, and this yarn is perfect for Icelandic Lopi-style sweaters. Being worsted-spun reduces the amount of pilling, and means it has good stitch definition. Handwash and lay flat to dry. This is one of our mill-dyed yarns.
Whitfell Chunky has been discontinued.