Comments on: Tried and tested: Super-chunky yarn

By: Suzie

Suzie — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:37:06 +0000

Kim Hargreaves has many lovely patterns for Rowan Big Wool. This was the inspiration for my research

By: jaxx

jaxx — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:45:59 +0000

Hi can you please tell me where I can find patterns any kind really more choice the better, for these kind of Chunky wools?

Thanks

By: Gini West

Gini West — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:43:49 +0000

Does anyone know which yarn would work on 20mm needles?

By: marj

marj — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 07:10:36 +0000

I am about to start a cardigan with cygnet seriously chunky. Will let you know how it fares. Am restricted with budget which is why i have chosen this one!

By: katie

katie — Thu, 19 May 2011 08:26:37 +0000

I too have knitted with Cygnet Yarns’ Seriously Chunky. 100% acryilc and oft to the touch, there are some fab solid shades and they are bringing out some bold prints.

I’ve knitted on 12mm needles and it knits up really well, 4 balls for under £10 PEREFCT!!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:44:21 +0000

I really like Drops Eskimo and Polaris for a cheap, 100% wool alternative. They’re both very chunky 1ply yarns, Eskimo knits up on 10mm needles and Polaris on 15mm.

By: Suzie

Suzie — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 19:50:11 +0000

Good find! I hadn’t seen that shop before, it has loads of bargains. http://arightgoodyarn.com/

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 18:38:16 +0000

The Debbie Bliss Como wool is available at A Right Good Yarn for next to nothing, also some beautiful luxury yarns at affordable prices . They were very good to deal with too def worth a click !!

By: Mary Baldwin

Mary Baldwin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:33:31 +0000

Hello where can I purchase the rowan big wool?
thamk you
Mary B

By: sam thorpe

sam thorpe — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:36:05 +0000

i would like to know if there is a similar wool i can use , i have a pattern for a poncho in sirdar wow could you recomend anything
thanks

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:48:56 +0000

Hi Emily, that’s really helpful advice, thank you – just a quick question, any advice on what needle size works best with this wool?

Thanks,

Kimberly

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:42:11 +0000

Hi Tess, I’ve been crocheting with Seriously Chunky lately, as my mum bought some for a project and changed her mind and donated it to me. It is very wool-like and I found it easy to work with. My item (a beanie) turned but quite stiff to start with but with a bit of wear it is softening nicely. I have found it difficult to find patterns, and most of the ones i tried on ravelry within the superbulky section worked up too big with this yarn. So it is chunkier than most chunky yarns. I personally don’t like the effect of crocheting with this and think stitches look too big and kind of ugly. Hope this helps.

By: Tess

Tess — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:34:08 +0000

Hi Suzie, thanks for the comparisons. I have HUGE problem! I’m highly allegic to wool! I have been trying to source different synthetic “yarn’s” and have found what I think might work to make my daughter a ‘Rowan Coat/Jacket called Beth which uses Big Wool. It is made by Cygnet called Seriously Chunky. I know you don’t like synthetics, but I don’t have a choice. Have you or any of your readers used this ‘wool’? I love knitting (particularly Aran style patterns) and have been using Patons, Sirdar, Stylecraft and Berroco, as they make yarn in acrylic. Any other suggestions.

By: Lucy

Lucy — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:47:22 +0000

I’m looking for an alternative to Big Wool and this is so helpful. Thank you so much!

By: sarita

sarita — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:54:24 +0000

Hi!

Where can I find Rowan Big wool for £3.50????
Thanks!
sarita

By: suzie

suzie — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:24:43 +0000

Hi Alison,

Wow – 25 hanks, lucky you! It might not be the best thing for an aran style jumper, because of the high silk content it may not hold cables in the way intended. I think it could look fantastic as a substitute in this cardigan by Norah Gaughan though: http://www.berroco.com/ng5/ng5_heron_pv.html

I have no idea how it compares to the suggested yarn weight wise so be sure to swatch!

Suzie

By: Alison Mohammed

Alison Mohammed — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:35:09 +0000

I’ve just bought 25 50g hanks of Sulka yarn (because I couldn’t resist it and it was on special offer) I haven’t got a pattern though – I’d like to make an Arran jumper for myself with it – any recommendations for a (cheap) pattern?

By: Anita

Anita — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:35:46 +0000

Really useful info here! Got some Patons Symphony (what do you know about how it knits?) It’s a lovely pink / lilac mix and am keen to knit something for my grand-daughter (only 6 months) Is this a silly idea? Perhaps I need to wait till she’s older & bigger? What do you think?

By: suzie

suzie — Sun, 03 May 2009 13:35:59 +0000

Hi Rachel, I got mine from Kemps but they've run out now. I think it's been discontinued, but you should have no trouble finding some on ebay.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 02 May 2009 17:48:07 +0000

Hi Suzie, where did you buy Sidar Bigga from? I have had a good search around but i can only seem to find a few shades here and there? Thanks. Great blog by the way.