This is one of my absolute all time favourite aran yarns. The colour combinations are always amazing.
You can use it as a standard aran weight for patterns using 5mm needles. Buy this yarn by the ball or as this amazing luxury blanket kit.
WHAT IS ARAN WEIGHT YARN?
Commonly used for garments and accessories. Historically it was the go to yarn used for knitting Cable aran sweaters back in the 70s. Typically you use a 5mm needle. Click here for a needle chart to see where aran weight yarn sits in the thickness ranking.
WHAT IS MERINO YARN?
Merino wool comes from Merino sheep which originated in Spain in the 15th century but is now mainly breed in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The sheep are breed solely for their wool, merino fibres are much finer and softer than traditional wool especially that found from UK sheep. Its' soft qualities make it ideal for baby garments and cardigans, sweaters and accessories.
YARN DETAIL
Composition: 100% virgin wool
Needle size: 5 mm
Weight: 50g
Meterage: 100m
Tension: 5mm - 18 sts x 24 rows per 10cm square
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
- This yarn is machine washable at 30 degrees
- Do not be tempted to tumble dry it
- Dry flat