The yarn reference shelf

Know the label.
Plan the basket.

16 documented UK yarns, grouped by thickness. Check the label details, see worked quantities and open a planner with the yarn already selected.

Specifications are source-linked. Prices and stock are checked at the shop. These are planning references, not hands-on reviews or substitution recommendations.

Pattern calls for an American yarn? Find the UK swap →

DK and light

DK · 100% acrylic

Stylecraft Special DK

295 metres / 100g per ball

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Light · 100% cotton

Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/8

75 metres / 50g per ball

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DK · 100% acrylic

Paintbox Simply DK

276 metres / 100g per ball

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DK · 75% acrylic, 25% wool

Stylecraft Life DK

298 metres / 100g per ball

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DK · 100% cotton

Paintbox Cotton DK

125 metres / 50g per ball

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DK · 100% acrylic

King Cole Big Value DK

145 metres / 50g per ball

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DK · 100% acrylic

Hayfield Bonus DK

280 metres / 100g per ball

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DK · 100% acrylic

Yarnsmiths Create DK

290 metres / 100g per ball

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DK · 100% acrylic

Scheepjes Colour Crafter

300 metres / 100g per ball

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DK · 100% cotton

Sirdar Happy Cotton

43 metres / 20g per ball

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DK · 100% British wool

West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK

225 metres / 100g per ball

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Aran

Aran · 100% acrylic

Stylecraft Special Aran

196 metres / 100g per ball

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Aran · 100% acrylic

Paintbox Simply Aran

184 metres / 100g per ball

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Aran · 100% cotton

Rico Creative Cotton Aran

85 metres / 50g per ball

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Chunky

Chunky · 100% acrylic

Stylecraft Special Chunky

144 metres / 100g per ball

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4 ply

4 Ply · 100% acrylic

Stylecraft Special 4 Ply

422 metres / 100g per ball

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two DKs, two lengths

Choosing between two DK yarns?

Compare the documented length and ball size of Stylecraft Special DK and Paintbox Simply DK.

Read the comparison ↗