colourlab aran
1179 classic cream tweed
$20.00
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workhorse yarns
aran weight yarns
yarns by west yorkshire spinners
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Colourlab Aran from West Yorkshire Spinners hits a sweet spot that's harder to find than it sounds: 100% British wool that's machine washable, well-priced, and consistently well-spun. WYS is a respected British mill with a long track record, and Colourlab reflects that: good stitch definition, a broad colour range, and the kind of reliable consistency that makes it a practical choice for everyday projects. A solid option when you want natural fibre practicality without hand-washing.
dependable, versatile, and ready for anything
Colourlab aran is a yarn that we would categorize as a workhorse. Workhorse yarns are dependable, sturdy, and reliable. They’ll help you get the job done: no drama, no complaints, just steady confidence and comfortable results. Built to balance durability with wearability, they’re the quiet backbone of many well-loved garments.
Don’t mistake dependable for dull. Workhorse yarns are wonderful partners for textured stitches and colourwork patterns that deserve to shine. And as always, swatching will help you get the fabric you’re hoping for.
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yarn details:
- fibre composition
- 100% British Wool
- meterage / yardage
- 166 meters / 182 yards
- unit weight
- 100 grams / 3.5 oz.
- format
- ball
- yarn weight category
- aran
- suggested stitch tension
- 18 sts / 10 cm (4 in)
- recommended needles
- 5.00 mm (US 8)
- superwash treated
- yes
- care instructions
- machine wash cool, dry flat
- recommended uses
- sweaters & garments, hats, mittens & scarves, children's items
- country of origin
- UK
yarn questions:
How should I care for this yarn?
This yarn should be cared for as follows: machine wash cool,
dry flat.
What is this yarn suitable for?
This yarn is recommended for sweaters & garments,
hats, mittens & scarves,
children's items.
Is this yarn superwash treated?
Yes, this yarn is superwash treated.
What yarn weight is this?
This yarn is classified as aran weight.
What needle size works best for this yarn?
Recommended needles: 5.00 mm (US 8).
Which knitting stitch patterns work best with this yarn?
Colourlab aran excels at textured stitches and cables.
How do I make a basic gauge swatch for this yarn?
Using 5.00 mm (US 8) needles (or whatever your pattern recommends), cast on 10 stitches. Knit 6 rows. Repeat the following 2 rows until the work measures 3":
- knit 3, purl to the last 3 stitches, knit 3
- knit all stitches
Knit 6 more rows and cast off. Wash and block using the same method you will use for the finished item. Measure and count your gauge across the middle stitches of the swatch.
return policy
This item is not eligible for return or exchange.
