Prestige Yarns Australian Tweed

Why you'll love it

If you love the look of tweedy yarns but want a fabric that feels lovely next to the skin, this is the one for you. Australian Tweed is spun from extrafine Australian merino with a little nylon to make the flecks – all the buttery softness of merino we know and love, with gorgeous sparks of colour running through it.

It has a lofty spin and works beautifully as an 8 ply on 4 to 4.5mm needles. The stitch definition is lovely, so it sings in texture – cables, broken rib and anything with a bit of structure. Knit it in a single shade, or bring two or more together for colourwork. Think jumpers, cardigans, beanies, shawls and snuggly socks.

The shades are all drawn from nature, from the bright Karanda Red to the moody tones of Harbour Mist and beautiful naturals such as Caribou.

Specifications

Composition

80% Australian extra fine merino wool
20% nylon

Ball weight

50g

Yarn length

125m (137yds)

Yarn weight

8ply (DK)

Needle size

4mm - 4.5mm (US 6 to 7)

Knitting gauge

20-22 stitches to 10cm (4in)

Hook size

4mm - 4.5mm (US G-6 to 7)

Care guide

Machine washable on a delicate cycle. Best placed in a washing bag.

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.

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About

Prestige Yarns

A family business since 2002, Prestige Yarns sits in Bellambi, on the Illawarra coast between Sydney and Wollongong. They started as a distributor supplying yarn stores with yarn and notions, and have branched into producing their own yarns.

Using the best Australian merino, Fiori yarns are hand-dyed in amazing colours. Their self-titled brand - Prestige Yarns - brings yarns to us in beautiful combos such as soft Australian tweeds.