What size yarn is Stylecraft Special DK?

Specifications

Weight 100 gram
Needle size 4 mm
Yarn Weight DK
Tension square 10x10cm (S) 22 stitches
Tension square 10x10cm (R) 30 rows

What are the new Stylecraft Special DK colours?

Stylecraft Special DK 2021

  • The three new colours are Gingerbread, Warm Grey and Hint of Silver.
  • Here are just a few ideas to use the new colours in some fabulous colour pallets.
  • The more you play with colours the more confidence you will gain.

What ply is Stylecraft Special DK?

4 Ply
Stylecraft Special 4 Ply is the lighter version of Stylecraft’s original, best-selling yarn, Special DK.

Is Stylecraft Special DK anti pilling?

Stylecraft’s Special yarns are class leaders, arguably the best 100% premium acrylic yarn on the market with a huge number of colours to choose from. This yarn has a super soft handle, is naturally anti pilling and tough enough to handle being thrown in the washing machine.

Where is Stylecraft yarn made?

Our yarns reflect the latest fashion trends together with essential classics and irresistible baby yarns. We now supply more than 1,000 shops in the UK as well as exporting to many countries around the world, all from our beautiful working mill in Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire.

How many yards is a Stylecraft special DK?

Stylecraft Special DK knitting yarn is the very best in economical cheap knitting yarns. With its new and improved quality, cleaner look and softer handle, there really is no better option. 100% premium acrylic in 100 g balls. Also sold in 50 gram skeins with 161 yards.

What is DK yarn in American terms?

3-DK (Double Knit) DK yarns are lighter than worsted, but heavier than sport. DK yarn is equivalent to #3 Light on the Standard Yarn Weight System. It is often used for infant wear and lightweight garments. Gauge for DK is 5-6 stitches per inch on a US 4-6 needle.

What is anti pilling acrylic yarn?

Anti-pilling acrylic is a Pilbloc™ fiber preparation available in the US exclusively through Premier® Yarns. This fiber is specially formulated to resist pilling over time. If and when pills do form, they are removed through the simple process of machine washing your sweater or other project.

Is Stylecraft British?

We now supply more than 1,000 shops in the UK as well as exporting to many countries around the world, all from our beautiful working mill in Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire. We remain a family run business with a rich heritage in the textile trade but also with an eye firmly on the future and technological developments.

Is Stylecraft wool good?

This one I can answer with confidence – this yarn is super durable! I’ve used it for so many projects now, and I can say with confidence that it is great durability-wise. I use Stylecraft Special DK mostly for blankets, cushions and amigurumi – stuff that gets a lot of use. And it lasts SO well!

Is all DK yarn the same?

The higher the number, the more plies, and the thicker the yarn. Some very thick yarns can have 16 plies or more. DK yarn is 8-ply, which makes it a light to medium weight. It is usually sold in balls of 50g, and there will generally be around 100 – 125m of yarn per ball.