This week we’re featuring a brand new yarn that has just arrived, and that is going to be a big hit this coming season. When the weather turns colder, we find that most makers are looking for warm, chunky yarns that are great for projects such as blankets, hats and scarves. This year, more than ever, we know this will be true. With the energy crisis only set to get worse over the winter months, already our local customers are starting to stock up on the cosiest, cost effective yarns to keep their families warm. That’s why I’ve selected Christmas Super Chunky for this instalment of Yarn Corner. It’s super snuggly, builds up quickly, and doesn't break the bank. To give our subscribers an extra helping hand, you can also enjoy a whopping 20% off this yarn on our website for the next 3 weeks if you have a premium subscription. Let’s get into it!
The first attraction of Christmas Super Chunky is obviously its festive feel. This yarn is a new release from King Cole for Autumn/ Winter 2022, and it has Christmas spirit at the heart of it. It comes in 4 multicolour shades that contain various mixtures of red, green and white, and each colourway is reminiscent of Christmas trees, candy canes and snowy scenes. If December is your favourite time of the year, this is definitely the yarn for you!
Christmas Super Chunky comes in 100g balls and is made of 80% acrylic and 20% wool; the wool content ensures that your finished garments will be warm and upstanding against the British winter. This yarn is usually £4.25 per ball, but with your subscriber discount it goes down to £3.40, making Christmas Super Chunky a great choice for budget conscious crafters.
King Cole have also released a free complimentary knitting pattern to accompany this yarn. It’s a colourful, ripple design that will be a lovely seasonal blanket to have in your home this Christmas. You can download the knitting pattern by clicking here. This project requires just 3 balls of each Christmas Super Chunky shade, so you can complete this fantastic blanket for just over £40. To make cosy accessories such as a scarf, you will only need a few balls.
Christmas Super Chunky is designed for quick knits, meaning you can rustle up a complete handmade project in no time at all. This is definitely one of my favourite qualities when it comes to super chunky yarn. They build up so quickly that you could easily a finish a hat or scarf in one or two sittings, which can be particularly useful if you’re giving handmade garments as Christmas gifts. There’s no need to worry about having all of your presents finished on time!
The yarn is made up of two strands, one that has been dyed plain and one that has been space-dyed. These two strands are then twisted and spun together to create an exciting, multicolour yarn with a unique effect. As it is a super chunky yarn, the recommended hook and needle size for most projects is 10mm.
So, if Christmas Super Chunky yarn seems like a perfect fit for your festive craft projects, click here to shop now! Don’t forget, if you have a premium subscription to In the Wool you can enjoy 20% off this yarn for the next 3 weeks - find your exclusive discount code in Edition #54!