{"title":"Aran Weight Yarns","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese are our undyed aran weight yarns. You can filter them by fibre content and other useful attributes. Aran weight yarns have a yardage between 115m and 175m per 100g.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alpaca-silk-aran-49304","title":"Alpaca Silk Aran","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80% Superfine Alpaca\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20% Silk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeterage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e166 meters per 100g hank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100g hank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-Superwash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAran Weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4mm needles 21sts and 29rows over 10cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis yarn is a gorgeous silky smooth aran with a delightful drape. We used 4mm needles for the swatch as the yarn is very smooth and this worked and blocked out really well. The yarn takes the dye nicely and as expected with alpaca the colours have a soft muted tone. Speckles gently spread. This knits really evenly and will be glorious for warm sweaters, cowls, and scarves, and hats that are softer in shape. This would work as a warp or weft, however, it might fluff a bit as a warp, so experimentation is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44634646118667,"sku":"49304","price":12.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/5567\/3611\/files\/49304.jpg?v=1713700770"},{"product_id":"aran-115-49319","title":"Aran 115","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Superwash Merino Wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeterage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e190 meters per 115g hank (equivalent to166 meters per 100g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e115g Hank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpringy Twist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAran Weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5mm - 16sts \u0026amp; 26 rows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eThis is a lovely yarn; it has the same crisp twist of our DK 115 (type 49204B). It is a soft, but robust yarn with a great stitch definition. The yarn takes the dye really well and speckles like a dream, a great paring to the DK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eThe fabric is pill resistant and great for children’s clothing. We used 5mm needle for this and it has a nice drape, but you could go down to a 4mm for a tighter gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44634648412427,"sku":"49319","price":12.05,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/5567\/3611\/files\/49319.jpg?v=1713701550"},{"product_id":"ultra-aran-50s-49309a","title":"Ultra Aran - 50g Skeins","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e100% Superwash Merino Wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeterage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e83 meters per 50g Hank (equivalent to 166 Meters per 100g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e1 x 50g Hanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eAran Weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"all: initial;\" class=\"notranslate\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44634650018059,"sku":"49309A","price":5.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/5567\/3611\/products\/49309_SW_ARAN_c8a6f4f3-8137-4b90-9e48-a71097dc3b4b.jpg?v=1698067841"},{"product_id":"angel-aran-49317","title":"Angel Aran","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70% Baby Alpaca\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20% Silk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10% Cashmere\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeterage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e166 meters per 100g hank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100g hank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-Superwash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAran Weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5mm - 18sts \u0026amp; 28 rows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eOur Angel Aran is the softest snuggliest aran ever. It has a smooth handle and gentle shine. The yarn takes the dye well, and speckles spread softly. The colours appear slightly more muted on this yarn due to the alpaca content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eThis makes wonderful sweaters and accessories that are wearable against the skin for even the most fussiest of knitters. We used a 4.5mm needle for our gauge swatch so the fabric kept its shape, this has a lovely drape to it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44634654703883,"sku":"49317","price":16.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/5567\/3611\/files\/49317.jpg?v=1713701451"},{"product_id":"sw-bfl-aran-49314","title":"SW BFL Aran","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester Wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeterage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e166 meters per 100g hank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100g hank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAran Weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5mm - 16sts \u0026amp; 24 rows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eOur lovely Superwash Bluefaced Leicester aran is a super yarn with a bouncy twist. It takes the dye super well, speckles superbly and the colours are bright on this yarn. What we also love is that the yarn doesn’t act quite like a Superwash but more like a non superwash when knitted into a fabric, it has a gentle toothy texture and the needle size works well at a 5mm, no adjustment needed to accommodate for the superwash stretch. The knitted fabric has a crisp stitch definition and holds its shape beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44634654802187,"sku":"49314","price":11.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/5567\/3611\/files\/49314.jpg?v=1713701392"},{"product_id":"ultra-aran-49309","title":"Ultra Aran","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Superwash Merino Wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeterage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e166 meters per 100g hank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAran Weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5mm - 19sts \u0026amp; 28 rows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eA lovely soft aran with a lovely twist. This yarn sucks up colour, speckles really well and the colours appear bright and clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eIt looks lovely in the skein and the knitted fabric has a classic aran look, it’s great for cabling. We used a 4.5mm needle to compensate for the superwash stretch and this made a lovely drapey fabric, this would also work on a 4mm, especially for rib. A great standard aran to have in your range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notranslate\" style=\"all: initial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44634654966027,"sku":"49309","price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/5567\/3611\/files\/49309.jpg?v=1713701294"},{"product_id":"organic-merino-aran-49308","title":"Organic Merino Aran","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Organic Peruvian Non-Superwash Merino\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeterage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e166 meters per 100g hank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100g hank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-Superwash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAran Weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5mm - 17sts \u0026amp; 26 rows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eOur Organic aran has a gentle toothy texture, it is a traditional aran in construction and will work well for sweaters and will cable really nicely. The yarn dyes well, the fibres soften the colours and speckles spread softly on this yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eWe’ve used a 5mm needle for the swatch and this creates a drapey fabric, but you could go down to a 4.5mm of 4mm for more body.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44634655195403,"sku":"49308","price":9.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/5567\/3611\/files\/49308.jpg?v=1713701254"},{"product_id":"multi-coloured-donegal-aran-49320","title":"Multi-Coloured Donegal Aran","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85% Superwash Merino Wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15% Multi-Coloured Nep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeterage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e166 meters per 100g hank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100g hank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-Coloured Donegal Neps in pink, blue, green and yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAran Weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e4mm - 18sts \u0026amp; 30 rows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e5mm - 14sts \u0026amp; 26 rows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eOur Multi - Coloured Donegal aran has a slightly soft silver colour due to the blending of the neps in this yarn. The neps resist the dye so maintain their colour and will not bleed into the yarn. The yarn takes the dye really well and you can achieve speckles on this yarn, although they may not appear so prominently due to the Donegal nep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eThis is suitable for socks on a tighter gauge. We produced two swatches for this yarn, the 4mm creates a better structured fabric, although the 5mm has a nice drape. Please note the neps on this yarn are blue, magenta and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44634655228171,"sku":"49320","price":11.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/5567\/3611\/files\/49320.jpg?v=1713701593"},{"product_id":"loop-de-loop-49407","title":"Loop De Loop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e87% Superfine Alpaca\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13% Peruvian Pima Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeterage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e140 meters per 100g Hank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100g hank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-ply construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoucle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5mm - 13sts \u0026amp; 22 rows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft boucle with undulating loops. This is a lovely fun yarn with natural  grey alpaca blended through, the colour effect is very subtle. This knits well on a 5.5mm needle to create a lovely fabric and a quick knit. It takes the dye nicely and would work well for sweaters and accessories. Sister yarn to 49408.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51077459247371,"sku":"49407","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/5567\/3611\/files\/49407_loop_de_loop.jpg?v=1741971408"},{"product_id":"loop-de-loop-caramel-49408","title":"Loop De Loop Caramel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e87% Superfine Alpaca\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13% Peruvian Pima Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeterage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e140 meters per 100g Hank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100g hank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-ply construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoucle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5mm - 13sts \u0026amp; 22 rows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft boucle with undulating loops. This is a lovely fun yarn with natural brown alpaca spun through to provide a caramel base blended through with cream. This knits well on a 5.5mm needle to create a lovely fabric and a quick knit. It takes the dye nicely and would work well for sweaters and accessories. Sister yarn to 49407\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51077472846091,"sku":"49408","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/5567\/3611\/files\/49408_Caramel.jpg?v=1742032867"},{"product_id":"donegal-aran-49316","title":"Donegal Aran","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e85% Superwash Merino\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e15% Donegal Nep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeterage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e166 Meters Per 100g Hank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e100g Hank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eDonegal Neps in black, white and tan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eAran Weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51099767177483,"sku":"49316","price":11.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/5567\/3611\/files\/49316.1_sq_book.jpg?v=1772024360"},{"product_id":"cotton-aran-49318","title":"Cotton Aran","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Peruvian Pima Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeterage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e166 meters per 100g hank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100g hank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-Superwash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAran Weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.75mm - 22sts \u0026amp; 32 rows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis multi-ended cotton has a lovely shine and crisp stitch definition. This yarn is a cellulose fibre, so we recommend using Procion MX\/ Fiber reactive dyes on this yarn, Acid dyes will not work. This also works really well with natural dyes. See notes \u003ca title=\"How To Dye Cotton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chesterwool.com\/how-to-dye-cotton\/vegan-yarns\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e for an extra scouring step instructions for this yarn. This yarn takes the dye well. We knitted this yarn on a smaller needle (3.75mm) than would be considered correct for a wool Aran yarn to compensate for the cotton stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52851975127307,"sku":"49318","price":11.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/5567\/3611\/files\/49318.jpg?v=1713701504"},{"product_id":"non-superwash-aran-49321","title":"Non-Superwash Aran","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre Content \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Non - Superwash Merino (20.5 Micron)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e125m per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeterage \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e125m per 100g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 4mm - 18sts \u0026amp; 30 rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWPI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis Aran is just superb. It’s a tightly twisted and bouncy yarn. This takes the dye really nicely, and because of the twist works really well for glazing effects. The yarn and resulting fabric has a velvety feel and the swatch keeps its shape. This would make a superb sweater yarn, rib and cables pop on the fabric. We used a 4mm needle and when blocked this came out with 18 sts per 10cm - a classic Aran gauge. This yarn looks excellent in the skein once dyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52851983646987,"sku":"49321","price":10.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/5567\/3611\/files\/49231nonswaran.jpg?v=1771425613"},{"product_id":"mcn-aran-49312","title":"MCN Aran","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80% Superwash Merino Wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80% Superwash Merino\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10% Cashmere\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10% Nylon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeterage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e166 meters per 100g hank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100g hank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttributes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAran Weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5mm - 16sts \u0026amp; 22 rows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eThis is the squishiest aran ever! It is super-soft and bouncy. It takes the dye really well, and colours appear bright. Speckles can be achieved. The yarn sucks up the dye so very rich colours are possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eOur swatch was knitted on 5mm needles and the fabric worked well, and had a lovely drape, although a 4.5mm needle would work better for a slightly firmer more robust fabric. This is very soft so perfect for knitting accessories close to the skin. It also makes very luxurious garments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chester Wool Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52908815024395,"sku":"49312","price":13.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/5567\/3611\/files\/49312.jpg?v=1713701350"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/5567\/3611\/collections\/49317.jpg?v=1779270199","url":"https:\/\/bluefaced.com\/collections\/aran-weight-yarns.oembed","provider":"Bluefaced Undyed Yarns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}