donegal twists
brigid
$40.00
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storyteller yarns
dk / double knitting weight yarns
yarns by baa ram ewe
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Donegal Twists is a subtle twist of two beautiful yarns, giving the perfect balance of strength, colour and handle. It blends together 28% Worsted Spun Luxury British Wool and 72% Woollen Spun Soft Donegal Merino. This traditional yarn is designed by the Baa Ram Ewe team and is made in Kilcar, Ireland at Donegal Yarns woollen mill`
rooted in tradition and rich with character
Donegal twists is a yarn that we would categorize as a storyteller. The Storyteller carries the echoes of older traditions. These yarns come from heritage fibres, time-honoured spinning methods, and colour palettes shaped by generations of makers. Working with them connects today’s projects to the long, shared history of textile craft.
Storytellers are often a little rustic by nature. They may feel more “sheepy” than modern processed yarns and can be better suited to outerwear or layered garments if you have sensitive skin. Give them the care they deserve: swatch thoughtfully and follow laundering instructions.
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yarn details:
- fibre composition
- 28% Worsted Spun Luxury British Wool & 72% Woollen Spun Soft Donegal Merino wool
- meterage / yardage
- 270 meters / 295 yards
- unit weight
- 100 grams / 3.5 oz.
- format
- hank
- requires winding?
- yes
- yarn weight category
- dk / double knitting
- suggested stitch tension
- 22 sts / 10 cm (4 in)
- recommended needles
- 4.00 mm (US 6)
- care instructions
- hand wash, dry flat
- recommended uses
- hats, mittens & scarves, sweaters & garments
- country of origin
- UK
yarn questions:
How should I care for this yarn?
This yarn should be cared for as follows: hand wash,
dry flat.
What is this yarn suitable for?
This yarn is recommended for hats, mittens & scarves,
sweaters & garments.
What yarn weight is this?
This yarn is classified as dk / double knitting weight.
What needle size works best for this yarn?
Recommended needles: 4.00 mm (US 6).
Which knitting stitch patterns work best with this yarn?
Donegal twists excels at cables and textured stitches.
How do I make a basic gauge swatch for this yarn?
Using 4.00 mm (US 6) 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.
yarn winding service
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return policy
This item is not eligible for return or exchange.
