Some yarns are simply a pleasure to work with from the moment you cast on — Heirloom Cosy Comfort 8 Ply is one of them. This exquisite Australian-made blend of 70% wool, 17% silk, and 13% alpaca combines three of the finest natural fibres into a yarn that is soft, warm, and beautifully lustrous, with a characteristic halo that gives finished garments an elegant, refined quality that is difficult to achieve with any single fibre alone.
The wool forms the backbone of the blend, providing the structure, elasticity, and warmth that makes a garment hold its shape and wear well over time. Wool's natural crimp gives the yarn a gentle bounce and recovery that keeps stitches even and fabric looking fresh. The silk is what gives Cosy Comfort its distinctive luminosity — silk reflects light in a way no synthetic can replicate, adding a subtle sheen and drape to the finished fabric that elevates even simple stocking stitch into something special. Silk also contributes to the yarn's strength and smoothness, making it a pleasure to knit with. The alpaca brings the softness and warmth. Alpaca fibre is finer and softer than most wool, with a natural hollow core that makes it exceptionally warm for its weight. It also contributes the beautiful halo — that soft, misty bloom around the fabric that gives Cosy Comfort its signature look and feel.
Yarn Details
Brand: Heirloom Cosy Comfort
Composition: 70% Wool, 17% Silk, 13% Alpaca
Weight: 8 Ply (DK)
Ball Weight: 50g
Length: 120m per ball
Suggested Needle Size: 4mm
Tension: 22 sts x 30 rows = 10cm (4")
Origin: Made in Australia
Care Instructions: Hand wash in wool detergent / Do not rub / Dry flat
Perfect for: Cardigans, sweaters, shawls, wraps, and any 8 ply garment where a soft, warm, luminous finish with a beautiful halo is desired. Particularly well-suited to simple stocking stitch, reverse stocking stitch, and garter stitch where the haze and sheen of the blend can be fully appreciated.
Sold per 50g ball. Select your colour from the options above. Colours marked * are part of the Cosy Comfort range.
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