Avoid these errors when working with chunky yarn

Knitting and crocheting bring great joy and working with a soft ball of super chunky yarn is one of life’s pleasures. Super chunky yarn is soft, thick and deliciously inviting. It provides a really tactile feel and is usually much easier to work with than a thinner yarn.

For this reason, super chunky yarn is great for novice and experienced wool crafters alike. Not only does it provide a warm, cosy finish but because the yarn is thicker than double knit, you will finish a project of the same size in less time, making knitting or crocheting an easy and enjoyable experience. There are, however, some common errors that you will want to avoid:

1. Not making a swatch

A swatch is important for any wool-work project, as it helps you to understand how tightly you need to stitch in order to achieve the desired result. Skipping swatch making won’t save you time – indeed, it may cost you more time as your finished project may be too loose or too tight and need to be unravelled and reworked to achieve your desired outcome.

2. Using the wrong sized needles or hooks

If you’re following a pattern, such as those supplied by www.woolcouturecompany.com/collections/super-chunky-yarn, make sure to use the recommended needle or hook size, as otherwise your project may end up the wrong size.

3. Not securing the ends properly

Chunky wool can be hard to secure at first, due to its unfamiliar thickness and texture, but take your time and make sure that you’ve secured the ends of your project properly, as failing to do so could result in it unravelling, which would be really disappointing after putting in the effort to create it in the first place.

Now that you know what could go wrong, you are ready to get started. Pick a pattern, choose your super chunky yarn, get the right needles or hooks and get started. Remember to create a swatch first, then relax and enjoy the process of creating something from just a ball of yarn.