In addition to Galway sheep, the Blue Leister and the Romney sheep breeds also produce wool that is favoured for use in wool ...

Worsted weight yarn is an incredibly popular and versatile weight of wool that is perfect for creating all kinds of knitting patterns and craft projects – but it's not a term we tend to use very much ...

Don't know how to tell your lace weight from your worsted? We've got you covered with this handy guide to common yarn weights.

A Kilkenny company has world leaders at their feet - or should that be they're under the feet of world leaders!?

Four years ago, David Heraty was fed up. Standing in his sheep shed, he was exhausted after a hectic lambing season. The wool ...

Suitable thicker yarns will have the word "bulky" or "chunky" on their labels. Five-count plastic canvas has fewer stitches per inch and larger stitching holes. Another option is to use a thicker yarn ...

Wool that's easy to wash helps your item retain its shape, letting you enjoy it time and time again. Browse our chunky tweed yarns to help you craft designs quicker.

Mohair is the lofty, downy fibre from a goat. It is similar to wool in many ways, but it is warmer and less bulky. Mohair can be knitted or woven and is most often used to make sweaters and home ...

Designer Julie Ferguson has created this stylish and easy-to-wear waistcoat in an interesting rib-based stitch. It's knitted in a gorgeous machine-washable British wool from Artesano that comes in 12 ...