Worsted wool is known for being a breathable fabric that allows air to circulate, keeping you cool and comfortable. It has a natural ability to wick away moisture from your skin, keeping you dry and preventing any sweat build-up.
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Learn what worsted weight yarn is, how it differs from aran and DK, and what needles and fibres to use for your projects. This guide covers yarn weights, plies, gauge and more.
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Worsted yarn typically knits up with 18-22 stitches per 10cm on 4-5mm needles, while Aran wool produces 16-20 stitches per 10cm on 4.5-5.5mm needles. It's important to note that worsted weight yarn is an American term for 10ply wool, and can be substituted with Aran weight yarn.
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Learn what worsted weight yarn is, how to choose the right needles and plies, and see some of my favourite worsted yarns. Worsted yarn is a medium weight yarn that is great for knitting sweaters, hats, scarves and more.
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A perfectly balanced mix of wool and acrylic for warmth and wearability, Country Classic is a fantastic addition to any yarn collection. Suitable for all kinds of patterns and projects, Country Classic comes in handy 100g balls - perfect for bigger projects, such as garments.
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Alfred Brown Ltd is a UK-based mill that produces worsted fabrics from 100% Merino wool and wool blends. The fabrics are designed, woven and finished in England and are used for retail, corporate and tailoring purposes.
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Worsted wool yarn is made up of parallel and straight wool fibers that don’t have very much space between them. Highly skilled processing and manufacturing is needed to transform a clump of wool into worsted yarn.
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Learn about the origin, characteristics and quality of worsted wool, a high-quality type of wool yarn used for men's suiting. Find out how to identify and choose the best worsted wool fabrics based on their super numbers and weaves.
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Worsted wool is a fine, smooth wool fabric without any nap, made from combed long-staple wool yarn. Learn about the different types of worsted wool, such as plain, twill, serge, flannel, gabardine and herringbone, and how they are used for suits, trousers and jackets.
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