Sirdar Soft down - Gentle Navy

About This Yarn

This machine washable, double knitting yarn creates a lightweight, downy fabric, perfect for cosy knits. Although it is a standard double knitting weight, you can experiment with larger needles to knit in even loftier layers to wear when the weather is changeable.

What's it like to work with?

Lovely and light, you can work Soft Down on standard double knitting needles are go up a size or more to create an ever lofter, airy fabric that is as light on your needles as it is to wear. Our knitters tell us it’s a lot of fun too.

What is it best for?

This yarn is ideal for cosy knits that are such great value you can add even more joyful colour to your project bag and wardrobe. Perfect for basics, this gently brushed yarn also adds interest to textured stitches.

Composition

20% Wool 80% Acrylic

Tension

22 stitches x 28 rows to 10 cm / 4"

Ball Weight

100g In accordance with BS984

Yarn Weight

Double Knitting

Yarn Length

343 metres (375 yards) approx

Washing Instructions

30 Machine Wash / Wool Cycle

Knitting Needle Size

4.0mm (USA 6)

Crochet Hook Size

4.0mm (USA F/5)

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