Fiddlesticks Finch

Why you'll love it

Fiddlesticks Finch is a beautifully smooth and soft 10ply/worsted weight cotton yarn that’s perfect for both knitters and crochetersfrom beginners through to advanced makers. It's our favourite cotton yarn for blankets, toys, garments and more, in so many colours!

Finch is soft in the hand and works up beautifully into fabric with great stitch definition. The plied structure helps prevent splitting, which makes it easier to handle and enjoyable to work with. It’s a great choice for blankets, kids’ toys, summer tops and colourful accessories.

With a huge, vibrant colour range, Finch makes putting colours together easy and fun. It is machine washable and hard-wearing, making it a practical option for projects that will be well loved and often used.

Comfortable, colourful and a breeze to work with, it's our go-to yarn when you're starting out with crochet. Finch is ready to bring your next cotton project to life.

We have lots of stock, but it's not all at our shop. We have shipments arriving every couple of days, so it might take a few days to ship it. Please be assured that we'll ship your order as quickly as we can. If you select Store Pick Up at checkout, please wait for our SMS to say your order is ready.

OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is a label for textiles tested for harmful substances. It sets the benchmark for textile safety, from yarn to finished product. Every item bearing the STANDARD 100 label is certified as having passed safety tests for the presence of harmful substances.

Specifications

Composition

100% cotton

Ball weight

71g

Yarn length

109m (119yds)

Yarn weight

10ply (Worsted/Aran)

Needle size

4.5mm - 5mm (US 7 to 8)

Knitting gauge

17 stitches / 24 rows to 10cm (4in)

Hook size

4.5mm - 5mm (US 7 to H-8)

Care guide

Warm machine wash / Do not bleach / Dry flat / Do not iron

Need More?

Need more of a colour than we have in stock? Give us a call on 02 9554 7444 and we'll do our best to help.

We can let you know when more is due in, or help you track down a close match from our range.

Yarn Weight vs Yarn Ply

"Ply" technically refers to the construction of the yarn. It's the number of strands that are twisted together to make a single piece of yarn. While "ply" historically related to the thickness (or weight) of the yarn, today's spinning technology means that the number of plies doesn't always correspond directly to the thickness of the yarn.

However, in some countries, including Australia & the UK, the numbering system of yarn ply still refers to the thickness of the yarn, so it's possible to have a single ply 4ply yarn! - this means that the yarn is constructed of a single ply, but has the traditional thickness of a 4ply sock / fingering yarn).

For more information, please refer to our Hook, Needle & Yarn Guide and our blog A Quick Guide to Yarn Weights.

Happiness Guarantee

We want you to love your new yarn! We accept returns within 90 days of your order being dispatched on stock items.

All return items must be in resaleable condition, unless it was faulty or damaged.
It must be in its original packaging and unopened.
We cannot return yarn if it has been wound from a skein into a ball.

Please see our Returns Policy for more details.

Shipping & Pickup

AUSTRALIA
FREE shipping on orders over $200
Orders under $200 – $13.50 (Standard) or $17.50 (Express)

NEW ZEALAND
FREE shipping on orders over $200
Orders under $200 – $14.95 (Standard) or $23.95 (Express)

Excludes oversized items, all amounts in AUD

INTERNATIONAL
Postage cost will be calculated at Checkout

For more details, see our Shipping Policy.

Store Pickup

We offer a Store Pickup service which you select at checkout. When your order is ready for you to pick up you will receive a notification via SMS. We hold store pick ups for 14 days.

Customer Reviews

Fiddlesticks Finch Cotton

This is the first time that I have knitted with this yarn, which I am using as a substitute for an old pattern that used Wendy Como ribbon tape 10ply cotton. I sought assistance from Skein Sisters by email when considering which substitute yarn to use, and am very grateful for the amazing information received. I am enjoying knitting my garment with Finch 10ply cotton which is lovely and soft, and has been a dream to use. I chose the colour called "Stone" which is a great neutral shade.

A pleasure to work with

Stunning, soft, works up wonderfully

Project Inspiration

Projects featuring Fiddlesticks Finch

Daisy Days Bucket Hat

Triss Baby Blanket Kit in Finch

Boho Stripes Blanket Kit

Baby Blanket Kit in Finch

Harlow Market Tote Kit

Shana Kit in Finch

Sophie's Universe Kit in Finch

Austen Vest Kit in Fiddlesticks Finch

Stowe Sweater Kit in Fiddlesticks Finch

Texyarns Chatsworth Blanket Kit in Finch

Rainbow Ripple Baby Blanket

TLC Blanket Kit in Finch

Martin up North Waves Blanket Kit in Finch

Highclere Blanket Kit in Finch

Mini Ada Wall Hanging

by Love & Stitch

About

Fiddlesticks

Fiddlesticks is owned by Texyarns, a Melbourne wholesaler that's been supplying yarn across Australia and New Zealand since 1952. For years they sat on the other side of the counter, working as an agent for the European spinners – the ones whose yarn ended up in the jumpers on the shelf.

Then hand knitting took off, and they decided to make their own. The name came about with rather less planning. Co-founder Peter Betros told Crochet Australia, "I don't know if it was inspiration, but I do know there was a lot of 'what do you think of this name…' And finally it was Fiddlesticks!"

We love that. It tells you exactly where the range comes from – not a grand plan, but seven decades of watching what knitters and crocheters actually reach for. Quality yarns in merino, cotton, alpaca and more.