Katia Azteca

Why you'll love it

Looking for a colourful yarn that knits up quickly and suits the whole family?
Katia Azteca is a soft, worsted weight yarn with gentle colour transitions that bring warmth and personality to every project. Whether you’re crafting cosy jumpers, scarves, hats or blankets, this yarn makes colourwork easy and fun.

The blend of wool and acrylic gives a lovely softness with the added benefit of being easy to care for, making it ideal for everyday wear. It works up beautifully in both knitting and crochet, with smooth colour changes that create visual interest without the fuss of switching yarns. The slightly bulky weight means your projects grow fast, which is perfect for gifts or satisfying weekend makes.

Available in a wide range of multicolour options, Katia Azteca brings joyful colour to even the simplest patterns. It's versatile, reliable and suited to adults’ and children’s projects alike.

With its vibrant palette and easy-going feel, Azteca is a great yarn for anyone who wants bold results with minimal effort.

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.

Specifications

Composition

53% wool
47% acrylic

Ball weight

100g

Yarn length

180m (197yds)

Yarn weight

10ply (Worsted/Aran)

Needle size

5mm - 5.5mm (US 8 to 9)

Knitting gauge

17 stitches / 23 rows to 10cm (4in)

Hook size

5mm - 5.5mm (US H-8 to I-9)

Crochet gauge

17 stitches to 10cm (4in)

Care guide

Cool machine wash, dry flat, cool iron. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry. May be dry-cleaned.

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.

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About

Katia

Pepita Vila opened her own yarn store in Manresa, near Barcelona, during the 1930s. Ramon Castelló, inspired by his wife, founded a handcraft yarn business in 1950, and the Katia brand followed in 1970. After a couple of tough decades, the brand was rebuilt in 1998 – and four generations on, it's the grandchildren running it.

Their hallmark is colour and texture, 'very different to traditional yarns', so expect a little fantasy sitting alongside the wool, cotton and mohair. Today, Katia is a market leader in beautiful yarns with a reputation for fresh innovative designs. Their luxury brand, Concept by Katia, epitomises a cool, minimalist and elegant aesthetic.