KnitUK’s sumptuous new chunky British yarn

We always love to see new yarns made using pure British wool, and Cornish Chunky from KnitUK is another delight!

A woollen spun yarn using 100% British pure new wool from Bluefaced Leicester sheep, Cornish Chunky comes in 100g (110m) balls, spun in Cornwall for KnitUK. It is available in silver and purple shades, as well as a beautiful natural cream.

Due to the process of woollen spun yarns, which preserve the “crimps” in the wool structure, Cornish Chunky is naturally warmer than worsted or blended yarns. That means you can be absolutely sure that you’re taking advantage of all the wonderful properties that natural wool has to offer!

Or why not try the yarn as a kit? Complete with 7mm coloured needles, British Berisford ribbon, a row counter and a tapestry needle, you can knit this beautiful scarf and handwarmers set designed by Alci Young.

The oversized needles make for a light and open fabric which is nice and quick to knit. Plus, the pretty bows add an extra feminine twist, creating a truly lovely project.

One ball of KnitUK Cornish Chunky costs £9.90 and one kit with three balls of Cornish Chunky costs £29.70 from www.knituk.com

Plus…

KnitUK is the first shop in the UK to sell the new Knitting Loom Series: Versatile Looms, which use chunky and fine yarns.

The S-Loom is a new knitting loom in an innovative S-shape, with holes and pegs which can be used with thinner yarn. You can use it to quickly make blankets, afghans, sweaters and more.

The S-looms cost £23.99 each from www.knituk.com