Price range: £1.99 through £2.19
100g. 100% Acrylic. DK.
James C Brett Top Value DK is exactly what the name suggests — a straightforward 100% acrylic DK that delivers consistent results without fuss. It’s the kind of yarn that earns its place in the stash through sheer dependability, and at 290m per 100g ball, it goes a long way.
It knits up cleanly without splitting, making it a good choice for beginners still finding their tension. The smooth, lightly twisted construction keeps stitches defined and easy to count, and it holds its shape well through blocking — though as an acrylic, wet blocking works better than steam.
Ideal for crew-neck jumpers, granny-square blankets, and children’s cardigans where durability and easy washing matter more than fibre content. It’s also well suited to charity knitting projects such as baby bonnets and booties, where large quantities are needed reliably across dye lots.
Available in a broad palette of plains spanning neutrals, brights, and classic shades, so it’s straightforward to find a match for most projects or to coordinate across a blanket stripe sequence.
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Yarn: Name | |
| Yarn: Shade | 0841 Brown Bear, 0842 Koala, 0843 Oatmeal, 0844 Cream, 0845 Jade, 0846 Mallard, 0847 Turquoise, 0848 Pale Apricot, 0849 Flame, 8410 Rust, 8411 Inca, 8412 Lemon, 8413 Mint, 8414 Emerald, 8416 Navy, 8417 Royal Blue, 8418 Cloud Blue, 8419 Saxe Blue, 8421 Just Pink, 8422 Rose Pink, 8423 Mauve, 8424 Dusk Orange, 8425 Claret, 8426 Red, 8428 White, 8429 School Grey, 8430 Black, 8431 Lilac, 8432 Purple, 8441 Bright Pink, 8443 Bright Orange, 8445 Bright Green, 8446 Cherry, 8447 Bilberry, 8450 Peach, 8452 Silver Grey, 8455 Coral, 8458 Soft Grey, 8459 Buttercup, 8460 Aqua, 8461 Spearmint, 8462 Burnt Orange, 8463 Soft Pink, 8464 Lavender, 8465 Avacado, 8466 Mango, 8467 Olive, 8468 Smoke, 8469 Sand, 8470 Berry, 8471 Calypso, 8472 Lapis, 8473 Serenity, 8474 Bubblegum, 8475 Eucalyptus, 8476 Sunshine, 8477 Rose Gold, 8486 Ivory Nep, 8487 Vintage Rose, 8488 Waterfall Nep, 8489 Fossil Nep, 8490 Spring Grass, 8491 Soft Gold, 8492 Alpine Violet, 8493 Apricot Cream, 8494 Merlot, 8495 Rain Dance, 8496 Bluebell, 8497 Mulled Wine, 8498 Army Camo |
| Yarn: Weight | |
| Yarn: Ball Weight | |
| Yarn: Blend | 100% Acrylic |
| Yarn: Length | 290m |
| Needle: Size | |
| Yarn: Tension | 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm on 4mm needles |
| Bleach | Do not bleach |
| Care: Drying | Tumble dry low |
| Care: Ironing | Cool |
| Care: Washing | 30C |
