Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales Donegal Chunky

Why you'll love it

If you're dreaming of soft, chunky knits that work up fast, Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales Donegal Chunky Merino Tweed is your go-to. This 12–14ply Australian merino is ideal for a last-minute cowl or a statement winter jumper. Think cowls, beanies, oversized cardigans, and it’s a fabulous match for patterns like Kate Davies’ Carbeth Cardigan.

It's perfect for knitters looking to substitute Brooklyn Tweed Quarry or even Alafoss Lopi, especially if you're after an Australian wool experience.

Spun 'in the oil' by Studio Donegal in Ireland, this yarn brings true Donegal tweed character to your projects. The Australian merino base gives it a softer feel, while colourful flecks throughout add rich depth and texture. With great stitch definition and a surprisingly soft finish, it's just as suited to rugged outerwear as it is to accessories worn close to the skin.

PLEASE NOTE: Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales Donegal Chunky is not available for immediate store pick up. You can see the yarn in store but we do not hold stock in store. We will be receiving a shipment of stock twice a week and will advise you by SMS as soon as it is available to be picked up.

This yarn is 'in the oil', meaning the final process of scouring the spun yarn was bypassed. Scouring uses a lot of water to make the yarn look polished, so leaving it in the oil means that water is saved, especially as you repeat the process when you block. On blocking, the yarn blooms, softens and takes on the loveliest appearance. In the oil is also more suitable for machine knitters and handweavers as it helps lubricate as you work.

If you don't like the feel with the oil in it, simply wash the skeins prior to use. Carefully untwist the skein, keeping it in the 'loop' with the ties on, and leave it to soak in water with wool wash. Rinse with fresh water then hang to dry completely. Wind into a ball before using.

Specifications

Composition

100% merino wool

Skein weight

100g

Yarn length

125m (137yds)

Yarn weight

12ply (Bulky)

Needle size

6.5mm - 7mm (US 10.5 to 10.75)

Knitting gauge

12-14 stitches to 10cm (4in)

Care guide

Handwash with a quality wool wash and hot water that you're able to put your hand into, dry flat

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

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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

Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales

Jo of Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales in Victoria, Australia has been involved in textiles from early childhood. She studied textiles in the late 70s at Melbourne College of Textiles and then opened her own Art & Craft shop and Gallery at the ripe old age of 18… natural dyeing, spinning, knitting, knitwear design and weaving were her life. However, it was all put on hold when the babies came along. Finally, in 2010 the opportunity came to get back to what she missed… textiles, particularly weaving & knitting.

After finding there was a very limited range of interesting, natural weaving yarns combined with her 10 years of procurement and shipping experience, Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales was born.

It was inevitable that knitting yarns would soon follow when the right yarns presented themselves. The range now encompasses tweeds, Australian merino, silk, yak and more.