Whilst I madly dive into my re-discovery of crocheting I came across the cheap and cheerful Stylecraft Special Wools - which I love because they must have the biggest choice of colours available in one brand - with a massive range of 48 shades. Yes I know it is acrylic but for throws, toys and cushions I think it is ideal for lots n lots of granny squares. Can be purchased at
Masons here
Special DK 100gm | |
Stylecraft is the market leader in big value economy yarns with its Special range. Now with a new improved quality, cleaner look and even softer handle the appeal is extended still further. The Special range includes 4-ply, DK, Aran, Chunky and baby qualities in a fabulous range of colours to meet every knitter’s needs. The ultimate economy best seller.
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100% acrylic
1 kilo pack, 100g ball 322yds/295m
50 shades |
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White 1001 | Black 1002 | Aster 1003 |
Dark Brown 1004 | Cream 1005 | Bottle 1009 |
Matador 1010 | Midnight 1011 | Cloud Blue 1019 |
Lemon 1020 | Raspberry 1023 | Apricot 1026 |
Khaki 1027 | Copper 1029 | Sherbet 1034 |
Burgundy 1035 | Walnut 1054 | Plum 1061 |
Teal 1062 | Graphite 1063 | Mocha 1064 |
Pale Rose 1080 | Grey 1099 | Sunshine 1114 |
Green 1116 | Royal 1117 | Claret 1123 |
Candyfloss 1130 | Shrimp 1132 | Lavender 1188 |
Silver 1203 | Parchment 1218 | Soft Peach 1240 |
Fondant 1241 | Lipstick 1246 | Jaffa 1256 |
Fiesta 1257 | Bright Green 1259 | Citron 1263 |
Violet 1277 | Denim 1302 | Spring Green 1316 |
Clematis 1390 | Camel 1420 | Aspen 1422 |
Emperor 1425 | Wisteria 1432 | Bright Pink 1435 |
Hello and thankyou for visiting my blog, its lovely to meet you!! I am looking forward to seeing your crochet. I am using up scraps of the very same yarn you mention. I am too poor to be a yarn snob. Acrylic is ok by me. And practical too when a muddy dog hs a nap on your beloved artwork!!!
ReplyDeleteplus, if your like me and can't help starting new projects without finishing the last one - then it sure comes in handy not to spend masses on fancy yarn :)
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with the above comment! I'm forever starting new things and it would cost me a small fortune to buy expensive yarn for it all. I love Special DK and have a basket full of it, it's soft, the colours are gorgeous and it's cheap!
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