heirloom organic
180 pale grey
$12.00
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workhorse yarns
bulky weight yarns
yarns by etrofil
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Heirloom Organic punches above its price point. Made from 100% wool in a chunky weight, it's well-spun with strong, consistent colour and good stitch definition: qualities that aren't guaranteed at this price range. It's a practical choice for larger projects where yardage costs add up quickly, and the approachable weight makes it good for newer knitters building confidence with bigger needles. Hand wash recommended.
dependable, versatile, and ready for anything
Heirloom organic 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% wool
- meterage / yardage
- 123 meters / 135 yards
- unit weight
- 100 grams / 3.5 oz.
- format
- hank
- requires winding?
- yes
- yarn weight category
- bulky
- suggested stitch tension
- 14 sts / 10 cm (4 in)
- recommended needles
- 6.00 mm (US 10) - 8.00 mm (US 11)
- care instructions
- machine wash cool, dry flat
- recommended uses
- children's items, sweaters & garments, amigurumi / stuffed toys, blankets
- country of origin
- Türkiye
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 children's items,
sweaters & garments,
amigurumi / stuffed toys,
blankets.
What yarn weight is this?
This yarn is classified as bulky weight.
What needle size works best for this yarn?
Recommended needles: 6.00 mm (US 10) - 8.00 mm (US 11).
Which knitting stitch patterns work best with this yarn?
Heirloom organic excels at textured stitches and cables.
How do I make a basic gauge swatch for this yarn?
Using 6.00 mm (US 10) - 8.00 mm (US 11) 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 eligible for refund or exchange within 30 days of the purchase date. All returned items must be accompanied by their receipt or order number, and must be unopened, unused, and in salable condition for a return or exchange to be considered. We do not accept full or partial returns on items that were special ordered.
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