Rico Design Essentials Mega Wool Chunky Yarn – Luxuriously Soft Chunky Wool in Lavender
The Rico Design Essentials Mega Wool Chunky Yarn is a premium blended yarn combining 55% virgin wool with 45% polyacryl for a soft, warm, and durable knitting experience. At 100 g per skein and 125 m of length, it is designed for comfortable, extended crafting sessions.
55% virgin wool and 45% polyacryl blend delivers softness with lasting shape retention
Chunky 6 mm needle size creates bold, textured stitches ideal for winter accessories
125 m per 100 g skein provides ample yardage for scarves, hats, and blankets
Machine washable at 30 °C for easy care and repeated use
What Sets Rico Design Essentials Mega Wool Apart
The high wool content gives this chunky yarn a natural warmth and gentle hand feel that pure acrylic yarns cannot match, while the polyacryl component adds durability and resistance to pilling. The 6 mm needle gauge produces a substantial, tactile fabric that works up quickly, making it ideal for projects where both comfort and visual impact matter.
Ideal for...
Knitters who enjoy working with chunky-weight yarns for winter accessories and home textiles. The lavender shade pairs well with neutral tones and adds a subtle pop of colour to scarves, cowls, and blankets without overwhelming the overall design.
Application of Rico Design Essentials Mega Wool Chunky Yarn
Cast on using 6 mm needles and work in your preferred stitch pattern
Knit at a relaxed tension to showcase the chunky texture
Block finished pieces gently at 30 °C to set the shape
Care for finished items by machine washing at 30 °C and reshaping while damp
Rico Design is a Swiss yarn brand offering a broad range of knitting and crochet yarns across multiple weights and fibre blends. The Essentials Mega Wool line focuses on chunky, high-wool-content yarns that combine natural warmth with synthetic durability, targeting knitters who prioritise texture and ease of care.
It is used for knitting and crochet projects such as scarves, hats, cowls, blankets, and other winter accessories where a chunky, textured fabric is desired.
The yarn is designed for 6 mm needles, which produce a chunky, bold stitch pattern and a substantial fabric texture.
The yarn blends 55% virgin wool with 45% polyacryl. It is machine washable at 30 °C, making it easy to care for and suitable for regular use.
Each skein contains 100 g of yarn with 125 m of length, providing sufficient yardage for most chunky-weight accessories and small blankets.
The Rico Design Essentials Mega Wool Chunky Yarn is available in lavender (lila), a versatile shade that complements neutral and bold colour palettes alike.
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