King Cole Little Lamb DK 50g

Description

King Cole Little Lamb DK: a soft merino and cashmere-effect blend for babies and young children

This is a thoughtfully composed yarn, pairing 60% extra fine merino wool with a 40% cashmere-effect polyamide for a result that feels genuinely gentle against delicate skin. The polyamide content adds a quiet resilience, meaning it holds its shape through the repeated washing that baby knits inevitably demand.

How It Knits

It works up smoothly on 4mm needles with a neat, defined stitch that makes it well-suited to both simple stocking stitch and light textural detail. The yarn has enough body to hold its structure without being stiff, and it feeds from the ball without splitting — a practical advantage when working smaller needles on fiddly shaping. At 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm, the tension is reliable and consistent across a project.

Project Ideas

This is a natural choice for cardigans, sweaters, and slipovers in baby and toddler sizes, as well as hats and bootees where softness against skin matters most. It works equally well for baby blankets, dungarees, and pinafores where a little durability is welcome. On the hook, it produces a lovely finish in a baby shell stitch set or baby waffle stitch set.

Colour Range

The palette is designed with nursery knits in mind, offering soft, classic shades alongside a few bolder options for those who prefer something less traditional.

Yarn Details

• Fibre: 60% Extra Fine Merino Wool, 40% Cashmere Effect Polyamide
• Weight: DK
• Ball: 50g, approximately 120m
• Needles: 4mm recommended
• Tension: 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm on 4mm needles
• Care: Hand wash gently in cool water, reshape and dry flat, do not iron

• 60% extra fine merino wool and 40% cashmere-effect polyamide blend
• Gentle against delicate skin, with durability for repeated washing
• Knits up cleanly without splitting on 4mm needles
• Suitable for knitting and crochet baby projects
• 50g ball with approximately 120m yardage

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