If you're looking for a reliable, versatile, everyday 8 ply yarn with an extraordinary colour range, look no further — Fiddlesticks Superb 8 100% Anti-Pilling Acrylic is one of the most colour-rich DK weight yarns available in New Zealand. With an incredible 82 shades spanning the full spectrum, this is the yarn that makes colour choices genuinely exciting — whether you're knitting a baby blanket, a children's garment, a cosy beanie, or a vibrant crochet project.
The 100% anti-pilling acrylic composition is what makes Superb 8 such a dependable workhorse. Anti-pilling treatment means the yarn resists the fuzzy surface bobbles that develop on lesser acrylics over time, keeping finished items looking neat and well-maintained through regular use and repeated washing. It's machine washable, colourfast, and holds its shape reliably — qualities that make it an excellent choice for baby and children's items, everyday accessories, and any project that needs to stand up to real-world wear.
At 8 ply DK weight on 4mm needles, Superb 8 is one of the most versatile yarn weights you can work with. It knits up at a satisfying pace — faster than 4 ply but with more detail and drape than a chunky — and produces a fabric with good stitch definition that works beautifully for stocking stitch, textured patterns, cables, and colourwork alike. The generous 250m per 100g ball gives excellent coverage, and the smooth, even spin makes it equally well-suited to crochet on a 3.5–4mm hook. It's a great choice for amigurumi, granny squares, and any crochet project where you want crisp, clear stitch definition and a wide colour palette to draw from.
Yarn Details
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Brand: Fiddlesticks Superb 8
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Composition: 100% Anti-Pilling Acrylic
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Weight: 8 Ply (DK)
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Ball Weight: 100g
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Length: 250m (273 yds) per ball
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Suggested Needle Size: 4mm
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Tension: 22 sts x 30 rows = 10cm (4")
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Suggested Hook Size: 3.5–4mm
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Care Instructions: Warm machine wash / Do not bleach / Do not tumble dry / Dry flat / Do not iron / May be dry cleaned
Perfect for: Baby blankets, children's garments, beanies, scarves, mittens, amigurumi, granny squares, colourwork, and any 8 ply DK project where a soft, durable, easy-care yarn with an outstanding colour range is called for.
Sold per 100g ball. Select your colour from the options above.
