Knitting Yarns — Heavy Worsted
Adrienne Vittadini
Trina
Adrienne Vittadini Trina is a cozy yarn that is perfect for sweaters, scarves, hats and more. The soft blend of merino, microfiber and cashmere will keep you, or the recipient warm too.
Content:
55% Merino, 35% Micro Fibre 10% Cashmere
Care: Machine Wash Regular
Weight/Yardage: 50 grams/71 yards/ball
Gauge: 4 sts = 1" #9 needle
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$8.50/ball SALE $4.49/ball
, no further discount
Araucania
Nature Cotton Closeout
Hand-dyed in Chile using ancient techniques, Patagonia Nature Cotton is a natural cotton has a soft feel and an inspiring color palette. For best color-blending, knit with two hanks, alternating every 2-4 rows.
Content:
100% Cotton
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 105yd=100g,
Gauge: 3.25sts=1" US 8-10
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$8.95/skein SALE $4.79/skein
, no further discount
Araucania Patagonia Nature Cotton
Hand-dyed in Chile using ancient techniques, Patagonia Nature Cotton is a natural cotton has a soft feel and an inspiring color palette. For best color-blending, knit with two hanks, alternating every 2-4 rows.
Content:
100% Cotton
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 100 Grams/105 Yards
Gauge: 3.25 sts=1, #8-10 needle
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$10.95/ball, discountable
Artful Yarns Portrait
Artful Yarns Portrait is a really pretty variegated mohair. The colors are hard to photograph and unfortunately the names are no help. Light, airy scarves, beautiful sweaters or cardigans.
Content:
70% mohair/25% viscose/5% polyester
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 grams/164 yards
Gauge: 3.75 sts = 1, #9 needle
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$10.50/ball SALE $7.85/ball
, no further discount
Artful Yarns
Shakespeare
Shakespeare is a 100% variegated wool that has a slightly felted look to it. A one skein scarf pattern is on the back of each label.
Content:
100% wool
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 grams, 135 yards
Gauge: 4 sts. = 1" on #9 or #10 needles
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$10.95/ball SALE $4.79/ball
, no further discount
Berroco
Cuzco
A favorite blend of superfine alpaca and Peruvian wool, Berroco Cuzco is a cozy, squishy two-ply yarn. It is a fantastic yarn for both garments and accessories. As always, Berroco Cuzco has stunning pattern support.
Content:
50% SF Alpaca/50% Peruvian Wool
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 100g=130y
Gauge: 3.75sts=1" US 10
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$9.00/hank, discountable
Berroco
Furz
A unique combination of wool and man-made techno-fur that has the look of the most exquisite French angora. Furz is soft to the touch and warm as well. This yarn is now a closeout that we are happy to offer. Be sure to go to www.berroco.com for several free patterns using Furz. Plus it only takes two balls to make a scarf! What a quick and inexpensive gift!
Content:
50% nylon/25% wool/25% acrylic
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 grams/90 yards
Gauge: 4 sts = 1, #10 needle
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$5.49/ball SALE $3.99/ball
, no further discount
Berroco Keltic
Keltic is a marled color change yarn with a long, subtle repeat. It’s a wool blend available in inspiring colorways and a perfect wooly choice for all members of the family.
Content:
50% Wool/40% Acrylic/10% Rayon
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 Grams/103 Yards
Gauge: 4 sts=1" #10 needle
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$7.50/ball, discountable
Cascade Baby Folie
Baby Folie Fun baby blankets and clothes are in store with this yarn. The wool thread is accented at intervals with baby-sized eyelashes of variegated nylon for a fuzzy but not too furry finished fabric.
Content:
70% Wool/30% Polyester
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 gm/71 yards/ball
Gauge: 4 sts. = 1" on #10.5 needles
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$9.95/ball SALE $6.50/ball
, no further discount
Cascade Ecological Wool
The staff can't get enough of Cascade Ecological Wool! Available in several undyed, earthy colors, it knits and felts beautifully. Cascade Ecological Wool has a whopping 478 yards per skein, so it is a tremendous value.
Content:
100% Peruvian Wool
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 250grams/478yards/skein
Gauge: 3.5 sts = 1 on #10 needles
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$15.00/skein, discountable
Cascade Eco plus
Cascade Eco Plus is the same yarn as Ecological Wool, but it is commercially dyed in many vibrant colors. Because of the tremendous yardage, you will be able to finish a beautiful project (sweater or even a blanket) at a great price! Eco Plus also felts like a dream.
Content:
100% Peruvian Wool
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 250grams/478yards/skein
Gauge: 3.25 sts = 1 on #10 needles
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$15.00/skein, discountable
Classic Elite
Allure
Classic Elite Allure is a cashmere, angora, very fine merino mix. Wonderfully soft with eleven heathered shades, this is the perfect yarn to pamper yourself or loved ones. Think men's or women's scarves or a beautiful shawl. Once you touch Classic Elite Allure, you'll be hooked! This yarn sold very well as a regularly priced yarn, but as a closeout it will be impossible to resist!
Content:
25% cashmere/25% angora/50% very fine merino
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 110 yards/50 grams/hank
Gauge: 4 sts = 1on #8 needles
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$25.00/hank SALE $9.99/hank
, no further discount
Classic Elite
Beatrice
This yarn has a wonderful, soft hand and lots of "body." Made in Italy of 100% Merino wool, Beatrice has so many beautiful tweed effect colors, it is hard to choose a favorite!
Content:
100% Merino Wool
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 gm/ball 63 yards/ball
Gauge: 4 sts. = 1" on #10 1/2 needles
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$7.75/ball SALE $4.49/ball
, no further discount
Classic Elite
Dazzle
A dazzling array of color can be found in this nylon yarn.
Content:
100% Nylon
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50gm/94 yards
Gauge: 4 1/2 sts = 1 on #10.5 needle
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$19.95/ball, no further discount
Di.Ve'
Starship
Similar to Berroco's Medley, Starship is an interesting combination of color and texture. It will work great for everything from scarves to sweaters. A free pullover pattern is available on Cascade's website.
Content:
57% wool/15% alpaca/23% acrylic/5% nylon
Care: Hand Wash, Dry Flat
Weight/Yardage: 82 yards per 50 gram ball
Gauge: 3.5 - 4 sts = 1" on #9/10
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$4.49/ball SALE $2.00/ball
, no further discount
EA Yarns Antuco
This thick and thin cotton yarn will knit up quickly in fun summer garments.
Content:
100% Cotton
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 126yd/100 g
Gauge: 3.75 sts/inch on #9
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$10.00/skein SALE $7.50/skein
, no further discount
Elsebeth Lavold Silky Flamme
Flammé yarns are comprised of a loose or untwisted core wrapped by at least one other strand; in this case, one ply varies between thick and thin. Soft and easy to knit, this predominately wool and alpaca blend boasts a lovely sheen from a high dose of silk. Even the simplest patterns will benefit from the subtly gorgeous texture and gleaming colors. Find patterns for this yarn in Designer’s Choice Book 13: The Out of the Woods Collection.
Content:
50% Peruvian Wool/30% Alpaca/20% Silk
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 82yd/50 g ball
Gauge: 3.75 sts/inch on #10
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$7.99/ball, discountable
Fibre Company Terra
The handspun look and feel along with the rich and radiant colors make this yarn one we have a hard time putting down. It is both soft and sturdy for whatever your needs.
Content:
60% Merino/20% Baby Alpaca/20% Silk
Weight/Yardage: 50 Grams/100 Yards
Gauge: 3.75 sts=1" #9 needles
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$16.00/ball SALE $12.00/ball
, no further discount
Fibre Company
Terra Discontinued Colors
The handspun look and feel along with the rich and radiant colors make this yarn one we have a hard time putting down. It is both soft and sturdy for whatever your needs.
Content:
60% Merino/20% Baby Alpaca/20% Silk
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 Grams/100 Yards
Gauge: 3.75 sts=1" #9 needles
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$16.00/ball SALE $12.00/ball
, no further discount
Gedifra
Tiago
Gedifra's Tiago is a silk blend, plied yarn that is available in a nice range of muted, heathered colors. Tiago would be suitable for sweaters, cardigans, ponchos, scarves, afghans, baby things and heavier garments.
Content:
50% Silk/50% Viscose
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 93yd/50g ball
Gauge: 3 3/4 sts/inch on #10
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$8.95/ball SALE $4.49/ball
, no further discount
Ironstone Yarns
New Wool
Ironstone New Wool is a heavy worsted weight yarn with a black nylon wrap. It is fluffy when knit up and great for garments and accessories. Ironstone New Wool would also make a great throw. With so many colors, you could make a great log cabin style throw that matches your decor. Or, try felting New Wool. The nylon wrap won't felt, so you'll get interesting texture.
Content:
95% Wool, 5% Polyester
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 4oz/292yds
Gauge: 4sts=1" #10ndl
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$11.99/ball SALE $2.79/ball
, no further discount
Louisa Harding Ca'D'Oro
Shiny ribbon yarns are complimented by soft angoras and mohair.
Content:
46% Wool/25% Viscose/19% Acrylic/10% Mohair
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 77yd/50 g ball
Gauge: 3.75 sts/inch on #10.5
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$9.00/ball SALE $6.75/ball
, no further discount
Louisa Harding
Hulda
The unique combination of wool, acrylic and linen is Louisa Harding Hulda creates a soft, single ply yarn with an interesting texture. The chunky weight of Louisa Harding Hulda means projects will fly to completion.
Content:
50% Wool/30% Acrylic/20% Linen
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50g=110yd
Gauge: 3.75sts=1" US 10
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$7.95/ball, discountable
Malabrigo Malabrigo
Malabrigo is a gorgeous, pure merino wool. Made by a small, family owned yarn company located in Uruguay, the foremost wool producer country of South America and one of the world's most important. They work closely with a cooperative of women in rural Uruguay to produce wonderful yarns. Malabrigo is unbelievable - the colors are spectactular, the feel is incredibly soft. Think Manos, only better with more yardage. You won't believe how amazing Malabrigo is until you feel it!
Content:
100% wool
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 3.5 oz/215 yards per skein
Gauge: 4 1/2sts = 1" on #9 needles
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$12.00/skein, discountable
Reynolds Blossom
Blossom is a sweet new cotton blend from Reynolds is soft to the touch and slightly textured. It is machine washable and has a nice range of pastel colors. Perfect for baby or childrens garments.
Content:
50% Acrylic/40% Viscose/10% Cotton
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 grams/82 yards
Gauge: 3 3/4 sts = 1, #8 needle
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$5.95/ball SALE $4.15/ball
, no further discount
Reynolds Candide
Candide is a classic, heavy worsted weight wool from Reynolds that has been a knitters favorite for many, many years
Content:
100% Wool
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 3.5oz/170 yards/skein
Gauge: 4 sts = 1 #9-#10 needles
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$7.50/skein, discountable
Rowan
Cotton Rope
A softly twisted rope like yarn, which knits into a soft and wearable fabric.
Content:
55% Cotton/45% Acrylic
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 63yd/50 g ball
Gauge: 3.75 sts/inch on #10
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$7.50/ball SALE $2.00/ball
, no further discount
Valley Yarns Berkshire
Valley Yarns Berkshire is a heavy worsted wool/alpaca blend. The fiber combination of this single ply yarn is so soft and it is a dream to knit with. Valley Yarns Berkshire is a great basic yarn at a terrific price. It felts beautifully as well.
Content:
85% wool/15% alpaca
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 100 grams/141 yards per ball
Gauge: 4 sts = 1 on #9 needles
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$4.99/skein, discountable
Valley Yarns Berkshire Hand Dyed
Valley Yarns Berkshire Hand Dyed takes out popular Berkshire and makes it better. It is hand dyed by our friends at Great Adirondack Yarn Company. Available in some of their best selling colors, Valley Yarns Berkshire Hand Dyed will make you projects even more beautiful!
Content:
85% Wool/15% Alpaca
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 141 yards/100 Grams
Gauge: 4 sts=1" on #9
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$13.00/hank, discountable
Valley Yarns Stirling Mohair
A fabulous textured mohair blend, Stirling is available in 9 dyed colors plus natural. Stirling mohair is produced in England and dyed in the United States.
Content:
78% mohair/13% wool/9% nylon
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 500 yards/8 oz. skein
Gauge: 4 sts = 1" on #9 needle
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$20.00/skein, discountable
Valley Yarns
Wildwood
Just a hint of glitz in Wildwood to dress up an already classy mohair blend.
Content:
45% Vicose,37% Mohair, 11% Metallic, 7% Polyester
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: 50 gm/98 yards/ball
Gauge: 3 1/2 4 sts = 1" on #8 or #9 needles
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$8.99/ball SALE $4.49/ball
, no further discount
Valley Yarns Windsor
Well, this is really an oldie, but a goodie. Windsor has been in our naturals line for years. This lightweight popcorn yarn will knit up fast and easy. Although it’s a bulky weight yarn, garments will not be excessively heavy.
Content:
100% unmercerized cotton
Care: Hand Wash
Weight/Yardage: Approximately 1/2 lb./skein, 574 yards/lb. or 287 yards/skein
Gauge: 4 sts = 1" on #8 needles
Sett: 6-8 epi
Knitting Weight: Heavy Worsted
Price:
$10.95/hank, discountable