Yarn Review: Aran yarns PLUS free fluted triangles knitting stitch pattern

These are the results!

Aran yarn is perfect for making accessories such as hats and scarves as well as garments and even homewares. Its heavy worsted weight means it's ideal for highlighting detail, especially when creating cables and other similar patterns. This month, our panel has been reviewing a selection of yarn to help you choose the best for your next project.

About the Group

The group which scored these yarns meet at Knit and Stitch. Knit and Stitch is a family-run yarn shop found in Maltby, Doncaster and York. It offers a wide selection of yarn including Sirdar, King Cole and Stylecraft, as well as fabric and knitting, crochet, stitching and quilting supplies, so it's a one-stop shop for all your essential crafting needs. As well as shopping, you can also take part in some of its excellent workshops to improve and expand your craft knowledge.  

STITCH PATTERN: Fluted Triangles

Worked over a multiple of 8 stitches

Row 1 (RS): *K4, p4; repeat from * to end

Row 2: P1, *k3, p5; repeat from * to last 7 sts, k3, p4

Row 3: K4, *p2, k6; repeat from * to last 4 sts, p2, k2

Row 4: P3, *k1, p7; repeat from * to last 5 sts, k1 p4

Row 5: *P4, k4; repeat from * to end

Row 6: *P5, k3; repeat from * to end

Row 7: *P2, k6; repeat from * to end

Row 8: *P7, k1; repeat from * to end

Repeat rows 1-8 for Fluted Triangles Flat

King Cole Drifter Aran

Details

Aran; 220m per 100g ball; 79% acrylic, 17% cotton, 4% wool  

Testers' Scores

Testers described it as: Luxurious

They would use it for: Cardigans

How enjoyable was it to knit with? 5/5

How happy are you with your swatch? 5/5

How do you rate the colour? 5/5

How hardwearing does it feel? 4/5

How soft is it against your skin? 5/5

What percentage of the group would buy this yarn? 100%

Stylecraft Jeanie

Details

Aran; 210m per 100g ball; 60% cotton, 40% acrylic  

Testers' Scores

Testers described it as: Cosy

They would use it for: Garments

How enjoyable was it to knit with? 4/5

How happy are you with your swatch? 4/5

How do you rate the colour? 4/5

How hardwearing does it feel? 4/5

How soft is it against your skin? 5/5

What percentage of the group would buy this yarn? 80%

Sirdar Supersoft Aran

Details

Aran; 236m per 100g ball; 100% acrylic  

Testers' Scores

Testers' described it as: Soft

They would use it for: Blankets

How enjoyable was it to knit with? 4/5

How happy are you with your swatch? 4.5/5

How do you rate the colour? 3.5/5

How hardwearing does it feel? 4.5/5

How soft is it against your skin? 4.5/5

What percentage of the group would buy this yarn? 70%

King Cole Comfort Aran

Details

Aran; 202m per 100g ball; 60% acrylic, 40% nylon  

Testers' Scores

Testers described it as: Scrumptious

They would use it for: Children's garments

How enjoyable was it to knit with? 4.5/5

How happy are you with your swatch? 5/5

How do you rate the colour? 5/5

How hardwearing does it feel? 4.5/5

How soft is it against your skin? 4.5/5

What percentage of the group would buy this yarn? 90%

West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Shetland Tweed Aran

Details

Aran; 166m per 100g skein; 100% Shetland wool  

Testers' Scores

Testers described it as: Crisp & woolly

They would use it for: Hats

How enjoyable was it to knit with? 5/5

How happy are you with your swatch? 4/5

How do you rate the colour? 4.2/5

How hardwearing does it feel? 4.7/5

How soft is it against your skin? 4.3/5

What percentage of the group would buy this yarn? 90%

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