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Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales Donegal Chunky

100% merino

Length: 125mWeight: 100g

Cast on a cosy project in beautifully tweedy Donegal Chunky. This 12-14ply bulky/chunky weight yarn is made from Australian merino wool. Spun in the oil by Studio Donegal, Ireland. We do not hold stock so yarn is available in 3-5 days


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Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales Donegal Chunky: 6507 Oran

6507 Oran

Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales Donegal Chunky: 6508 Oisin

6508 Oisin

Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales Donegal Chunky: 6511 Ciaran

6511 Ciaran

Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales Donegal Chunky: 6515 Shannon

6515 Shannon

Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales Donegal Chunky: 6521 Cian

6521 Cian

Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales Donegal Chunky: 6524 Ronan

6524 Ronan

Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales Donegal Chunky: 6526 Emer

6526 Emer

Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales Donegal Chunky: 6527 Bronagh

6527 Bronagh

Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales Donegal Chunky: 6528 Darragh

6528 Darragh

Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales Donegal Chunky: 6530 Ruairi

6530 Ruairi

Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales Donegal Chunky: 6534 Orla

6534 Orla

Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales Donegal Chunky: 6536 Eireann

6536 Eireann

Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales Donegal Chunky: 6538 Roisin

6538 Roisin

Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales Donegal Chunky: 6541 Cailin

6541 Cailin

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PLEASE NOTE: Donegal Chunky is not available for immediate store pick up. You can see the yarn in all colours 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 as soon as it is available to be picked up.

Perfect for a quick, soft, chunky cowl or a cosy warm jumper for the coldest of days, Donegal Chunky Merino Tweed is an authentic Donegal tweed made from Australian merino wool and milled in Kilcar, Donegal, Ireland. 

Flecks of colour are dotted throughout the yarn giving beautiful depth to your finished projects. It has a soft feel and would be a beautiful substitute for Brooklyn Tweed Quarry or even Alafoss Lopi patterns. Make jumpers and cardigans, vest, scarves, cowls and beanies... it would be the perfect yarn for Kate Davies' iconic Carbeth Cardigan!

If you've used Darnie or Dooish from Spinning Yarns Weaving Tales, you'll find Donegal Chunky much softer (as it's merino wool) and lovely for next to the skin wear.

  • 12-14ply / bulky to chunky weight
  • 100% merino 'in the oil'
  • 125m per 100g skein - washed
  • Needle sizes: 6.5mm-7mm
  • Gauge: 12-14 sts to 10cm, depending on the needle used
  • Care: Handwash with love in a quality wool wash and hot water that you're still able to put your hand into, dry flat and watch the yarn bloom!

What does 'In the Oil' mean? This yarn is 'in the oil' meaning the final milling process of scouring the spun yarn was bypassed. This process uses an immense amount of water to make the yarn look polished, so leaving it in the oil means that all the water is saved, especially as we repeat the process when you block your finished project. On blocking the yarn blooms, softens and takes on the loveliest appearance. If you don't like the feel you are free to wash the skeins prior to use. Carefully untwist the skein, keeping it in the 'loop' and leave it to soak in some water with added wool wash. Rinse it with fresh water then hang to dry completely. Wind into a skein before using.

In the oil is also more suitable for machine knitters and handweavers helping lubricate as you work.

Produced in Ireland by Studio Donegal.

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