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Stylecraft Softie Chunky

24/9/2021

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Whilst this isn't strictly New In, Stylecraft have brought out 4 new shades which really brighten the colourways available for this fun yarn.  The yarn is light and airy thanks to its loosely spun construction whilst retaining good stitch definition for cabled items.
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Stylecraft Softie now comes in 10 shades, making a really nice palette that encompasses both brights and neutrals.  There is good pattern support available in store, just look for the "Stylecraft Ladies Chunky Patterns" folder on the pattern bookcase.  It also has a tension that makes it a good yarn to use for any Chunky pattern.
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Yarn Type
Chunky
Ball Weight
100g
Length
170m / 186yds
Needles Required
6-7mm
Composition
80% Premium Acrylic 20% Wool
Gauge
​For a 10x10cm square
on 6mm - 14sts and 20 rows
on 7mm - 14sts and 18 rows
Stylecraft Softie Chunky can be found here 
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Stylecraft Life DK, Aran Chunky and Super Chunky

24/9/2021

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We are really pleased to have begun stocking the Life range of yarns from Stylecraft!  I'm sure many of you will be aware of this great yarn, but for those who aren't, allow me to introduce you!
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Stylecraft Life takes all the positives of their premium acrylic found in the Special range, such as it's softness, durability, ease of washing, and blends it with 25% wool to make it even better.  A little bit of extra warmth but with none of the inconvenience of a pure wool yarn (scratchy and unforgiving when it's time  to wash it!) - who can say no to that!
I have knit 2 garments for my parents using Life DK as they need to be warm (My poor mum is always freezing!) and easy to care for as they are not used to having to care for hand knitted items.  I picked Denim and Blue Haze as blue is the family's favourite colour and they came out so well, were a really lovely knit and very much appreciated!  They have been worn consistently since I gifted them and still look perfect.
Yarn Type
Double Knit
Aran
Chunky
Super Chunky
Ball Weight
100g
100g
100g
100g
Length
298m / 326yds
198m / 217yds
148m / 162yds
80m / 87yds
Needles Required
4mm
5mm
6mm
10mm
Composition
Plain shades - 75% Premium acrylic, 25% wool
Nepp shades - 72% premium acrylic, 25% wool 3% viscose
​Plain shades - 75% Premium acrylic, 25% wool
Nepp shades - 72% premium acrylic, 25% wool 3% viscose
​Plain shades - 75% Premium acrylic, 25% wool
Nepp shades - 72% premium acrylic, 25% wool 3% viscose
 75% Premium acrylic, 25% wool
Gauge
​10x10cm square:
22sts and 30 rows 
18sts and 24 rows
14 sts and 20 rows
9.5sts and 13 rows
All these yarns are now available on the website.  

​Life DK can be found here
Life Aran can be found here
Life Chunky can be found  here
Life Super Chunky can be found here

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