King Cole Cherished DK is a 100% anti-pilling acrylic that delivers consistent, hardwearing results without the frustration of a fuzzy, worn-out finish after repeated washing. It’s a straightforward, honest choice for makers who want dependable performance and easy care in one ball.
It works up smoothly on 4mm needles, feeding evenly from the ball without splitting mid-row — a small but welcome quality when working through a large project. The anti-pilling construction means the fabric holds its surface well over time, making it particularly suited to items that will see regular use and the washing machine.
This yarn suits crew-neck jumpers and cardigans where durability matters as much as looks. It’s equally at home worked into granny-square blankets or stitched up into children’s hats and mittens that need to survive a busy season.
The palette covers a broad spread of tones from soft neutrals through to bolder solids, giving plenty of scope for both classic and contemporary colourways.
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Yarn: Name | |
| Yarn: Shade | 5672 Chocolate, 5673 Pumpkin, 5674 Aquamarine, 1410 White, 1411 Black, 1412 Sky, 1413 Pink, 1414 Lavender, 1416 Mint, 1417 Pale Pink, 1420 Lemon, 1422 Red, 1423 Cream, 1426 Nickel, 1427 French Navy, 1432 Laurel, 1433 Champagne, 3115 Avocado, 3116 Stone, 3196 Peach, 3197 Powder Pink, 3198 Ocean, 3313 Baby Pink, 3314 Baby Blue, 3315 Pebble, 3316 Grey, 3439 Mulberry, 3440 Pearl, 3441 Stonewash, 3442 Antique Gold, 3505 Atlantic Blue, 3506 Turquoise, 3540 Sunshine, 3541 Sea Breeze, 3544 Mustard, 3545 Larkspur, 3546 Fern, 3547 Peacock, 3548 Iris, 3549 Lime, 5564 Regal, 5566 Parsley, 5660 Jaffa, 5661 Silver, 5662 Olive, 5663 Claret, 5664 Regal, 5665 Denim, 5666 Parsley, 5667 Fennel, 5668 Grape, 5669 Apricot, 5670 Fig, 5671 Paprika |
| Yarn: Weight | |
| Yarn: Ball Weight | |
| Yarn: Blend | 100% Anti-Pilling Acrylic |
| Yarn: Length | 250m |
| Needle: Size | |
| Yarn: Tension | 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm on 4mm needles |
| Bleach | Do not bleach |
| Care: Drying | Low |
| Care: Ironing | No Iron |
| Care: Washing | 30C |