Aran yarns

Aran yarns offer a great combination of thickness, warmth and structure, making them ideal for a wide range of knitting projects. Aran yarns are popular with both beginners and more experienced knitters.

Aran yarns are slightly thinner than bulky yarns, but thicker than worsted yarns. They are a great choice for projects that require a medium-weight yarn. The thick structure of Aran yarn brings out various surface knitting patterns, such as cables, beautifully. This makes the yarn popular for knitting, for example, thick sweaters, scarves and blankets.

A typical knitting density for Aran-weight yarns is around 18-20 stitches per 10 centimetres when using 4.5-5.5 millimetre needles. Aran yarn can also be used to replace worsted-weight yarn if you are looking for a thicker, denser knit.