{"product_id":"west-yorkshire-spinners-colourlab-dk-great-for-winter-knits","title":"West Yorkshire Spinners Colourlab DK - great for winter knits","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou can use it as a standard double knit weight for patterns using 4mm needles. Buy this yarn by the ball or as this Retro \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.knitonekits.co.uk\/collections\/knitting-kits\/products\/domino-knitted-blanket-kit\" title=\"Patchwork blanket kit\"\u003eDomino blanket kit\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHAT IS DOUBLE KNIT WEIGHT YARN?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is the term used to describe the thickness of the yarn.  Double knit is most commonly used for lighter weight adult sweaters, children's garments, hats, gloves, scarves, blankets and cushion covers and lots lots more! Also note the recommended needle or hook size is a 4mm or sometimes a 4.5mm. DK is also a popular term in the UK but in the US would be referred to as a light worsted or 6ply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYARN DETAIL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e100% British wool \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle size:\u003c\/strong\u003e  4 mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e100g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeterage:\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e225m\/246 yards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTension:\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e4mm - 22 sts x 28 rows per 10cm square\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWASHING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis yarn is machine washable at 30 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not be tempted to tumble dry it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy personal view is to never machine wash a hand knit as the fabric might bot be stable enough to withstand a machine wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knit One Kits","offers":[{"title":"1136 Sky Blue","offer_id":67652200726678,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2136 Stormy Grey","offer_id":67652200759446,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"491 Hazel","offer_id":67652200792214,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2683 Soft Stone","offer_id":67652204298390,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/1571\/3120\/files\/WYScolourlabdk2316StormyGrey.jpg?v=1793189249","url":"https:\/\/www.knitonekits.co.uk\/products\/west-yorkshire-spinners-colourlab-dk-great-for-winter-knits","provider":"Knit One Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}