Double Knitting Wool & Yarn
Double Knit, or DK for short, is the most popular weight of yarn used in the knitting and crochet community. Whether you're looking for an everyday yarn such as King Cole Cottonsoft DK, or something more luxurious like Rowan Felted Tweed DK, you'll find all you need in our Double Knit (DK) collection. Browse our extensive collection of Double Knitting yarns for yourself and find your perfect yarn today. Remember, all yarns at Ewe Wool Shop are eligible for FREE Delivery and we regularly update this collection with NEW yarns from your favourite brands such as Rowan and King Cole, so make sure you come back regularly!
Double Knitting Wool & Yarn - Featured
Stylecraft Special DK knitting and crochet Stylecraft Special DK yarn is great for economical knitting. At a low price and in a large size ball, this yarn is perfect for all your knitting needs, with a truly enormous range of colours to choose from.
Rowan Pure Alpaca is an exquisite, superfine alpaca perfect for creating handknits with a soft handle and luxurious feel. This softest of alpaca comes from the first shearing, meaning not only is it super soft but also has a lovely drape. This hypoallergenic yarn is available in a palette of beautiful jewel-like tones.
New Rowan Yarn 2024/25
Composition: 100% Alpaca
Yarn Ball Weight: 50g
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 100m/110yds
Tension/Gauge: 23 sts 29 rows
Recommended Needles: 3.75mm 9 UK 5 US
Care Instructions: Hand Wash, Normal
Stylecraft Batik Elements Swirl DK Yarn combines Batik and Batik Swirl. It has the vibrancy of Batik Swirl with its exciting multi-colour changes and the water-coloured dappled quality of Batik. Both effects work together to create a lovely sense of texture in your projects; with this double-knit yarn, you can achieve beautiful tonal garments without the complications of complex colourwork.
Composition: 80% Premium, Acrylic 20% Wool
Yarn Ball Weight: 100g
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 275 meters, 301 yards
Tension/Gauge: 22st, 28rows
Recommended Needles: 4mm
Care Instructions: Machine washable 30C, cool tumble dry, may dry clean, cool iron
PATTERNS AVAILABLE HERE
Rowan Cotton Revive is sustainable and environmentally conscious, a 100% recycled yarn which is crafted from regenerated cotton fibres. This innovative tubular yarn not only delivers on the highest quality standards but also contributes to the reduction of textile waste. Meticulously sourced and processed, Rowan Cotton Revive offers an eco-friendly choice, great for both knit and crochet. A harmonious blend of style, comfort, and responsible manufacturing.
Composition: 80% Recycled Cotton 20% Recycled Fibre
Yarn Ball Weight: 100g
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 250m/273yds
Tension/Gauge: 25 sts 34 rows
Recommended Needles: 3.75mm | 9 UK | 5 US
Care Instructions: Machine Wash, Cold, Gentle
Ask any Rowan fan for their favourite yarn and there's a good chance it'll be Rowan Felted Tweed DK. Spun in a light DK weight, with a beautiful tweed effect and an amazing 40 colours to choose from, it's a Fair Isle knitter's dream. But that's not all. The magical combination of 50% lightly-felted wool, 25% viscose and 25% alpaca makes it supremely blockable and a gorgeous option for lacework as a result. Or knit it in garter stitch for a drapey, squishable fabric that is cosy, but light and easy to wear. Choose from nature-inspired shades ranging from cool watery tones to warming cherry red and fiery ginger and prepare to fall in love! Now available in special colourways chosen by world-renowned designers Kaffe Fassett and Dee Hardwicke
Composition: 50% Wool 25% Viscose 25% Alpaca
Yarn Weight: DK - 8ply | Light (3)
Yarn ball weight: 50g
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 175m
Tension/Gauge: 22-24 stitches, 30-32 rows to 10cm (4in)
Yarn Season: Autumn / Winter
Recommended Needles (mm/UK/US): 3.75 mm / 9 / 5 4.00 mm / 8 / 6
With a generous 23 colours ranging from gentle pastels to jewel brights, this is a classic DK yarn that's perfect for spring and summer projects. The modern matt finish creates an extra-soft feel, while the multi-plied spin gives Rowan Summerlite DK excellent stitch definition for cable, lace and texture stitches.
Composition: 100% Cotton
Yarn Weight: DK - 8ply | Light (3)
Yarn ball weight: 50g
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 130m
Tension/Gauge: 22 stitches, 30 rows to 10cm (4in)
Yarn Season: Spring / Summer
Recommended Needles (mm/UK/US): 3.75 mm / 9 / 5
YARN USED IN NEW PATTERN BOOK
BLOOM at Rowan – Baby Cashsoft Merino / Summerlite DK
Sirdar Snuggly Replay DK is a soft mix of cotton and acrylic in beautiful pastel shades. Perfect for warmer weather garments, kind to skin and machine washable. Designed especially for both adults and children, the lightweight, cotton acrylic blend is ideal for any playtime.
Composition: 50% Cotton 50% Acrylic
Yarn Ball Weight: 50g
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 150 metres (164 yards)
Tension/Gauge: 22 sts x 28 rows to 10 cm / 4 inches
Recommended Needles: 4 mm (USA 6)
Recommended Crochet Hook: 4 mm (USA F/5)
Washing Instructions: 40 Machine Wash / Wool Cycle
Thanks to its luxurious handle and rich colour palette, award-winning Rowan Alpaca Soft DK has become a real favourite with knitters. Spun from a premium blend of extra-fine Merino, superfine Merino and baby alpaca, it makes an easy choice for garments and accessories and comes into its own when worked in cable designs. Choose much-loved shades and cast on a classic project you'll wear forever.
Composition: 70% Virgin Wool 30% Alpaca
Yarn Weight: DK - 8ply | Light (3)
Yarn ball weight: 50g
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 125m
Tension/Gauge: 22 stitches, 30 rows to 10cm (4in)
Yarn Season: Autumn / Winter
Recommended Needles (mm/UK/US): 4.00 mm / 8 / 6
New Rowan Alpaca Soft DK Shades
AUTUMN WINTER 2022 | 2023
Cinnamon 228, Vermillion 229, Burgundy 230, Silver 231, Blue Haze 232, Verdigris 233, Dark Sun Valley 234, Champagne 235
A favourite with designers and knitters alike, Rowan Cotton Glacé is spun with a high twist for incredible stitch definition. With 25 bright and breezy shades to choose from it's an easy option for fun colourwork patterns and perfect for children's knits as it's machine washable too. The slight sheen created by the mercerised cotton is a true sign of quality and thanks to the hard-wearing properties of this surprisingly soft yarn, you'll be wearing your Rowan Cotton Glacé knits for many years to come.
Composition: 100% Cotton
Yarn ball weight: 50g
Yarn Weight: DK - 8ply | Light (3)
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 115m
Tension/Gauge: 23 stitches, 32 rows to 10cm (4in)
Yarn Season: Spring / Summer
Recommended Needles (mm/UK/US): 3.25 mm / 10 / 3
A super-soft blend of Merino wool and Tussah silk gives this yarn such a gentle touch, perfectly suited to projects for babies and children. Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK is machine washable too, so there's no need to sacrifice practicality for luxury. With a playful palette made up of pastels and stronger shades, you are sure to find a colour that fits your needs, whether you're looking for a classic baby shade or something a little brighter.
Composition: 66% Wool 34% Silk
Yarn Weight: DK - 8ply | Light (3)
Yarn ball weight: 50g
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 135m
Tension/Gauge: 22 stitches, 30 rows to 10cm (4in)
Yarn Season: All Season
Recommended Needles (mm/UK/US): 4.00 mm / 8 / 6
With a generous helping of the finest cashmere blended with luxurious Merino wool, this DK weight yarn is a real treat to knit with. The marled, tweedy finish makes it perfect for classic cables, or for adding an extra dimension to colourwork. Choose from a broad spectrum of colours featuring classic neutrals and fun brights.
Composition: 80% Virgin Wool 20% Cashmere
Yarn ball weight: 25g
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 88m
Tension/Gauge: 22 stitches, 30 rows to 10cm (4in)
Yarn Season: Autumn / Winter
Recommended Needles (mm/UK/US): 4.00 mm / 8 / 6
Combining spectacular stitch definition with a soft feel, Rowan Cotton Cashmere is a modern classic. A rich blend of 85% cotton and 15% cashmere and available in soft tonal shades, it's the perfect yarn for standout spring and summer knits.
Composition: 85% Cotton 15% Cashmere
Yarn ball weight: 50g
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 125m
Tension/Gauge: 20 stitches, 28 rows to 10cm (4in)
Yarn Season: All Season
Recommended Needles (mm/UK/US): 4.00 mm / 8 / 6
With its fine weight and intense colour palette, Rowan Alpaca Classic is ideal for Fair Isle patterns and light but warm garments and accessories. Its feathery feel and romantic halo are created by filling delicate cotton mesh with luxurious alpaca fibres, resulting in a lightweight yarn with incredible meterage and spectacular texture. Knitted on larger needles, it makes an exciting choice for lace patterns too.
Composition: 57% Alpaca 43% Cotton
Yarn ball weight: 25g
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 120m
Tension/Gauge: 23 stitches, 31 rows to 10cm (4in)
Recommended Needles (mm/UK/US): 3.75 mm / 9 / 5
Grown organically, Rowan Cotton Wool is a supersoft blend of 60% cotton and 40% wool. This lightweight, breathable, and hypoallergenic yarn is perfect for all skin kinds and especially new baby. With twelve contemporary colours, selected by Erika Knight, this yarn has been conceived for Mama too and is a great choice for creating treasured future hand-me-downs and mindful crafting whilst waiting for baby to arrive.
Yarn weight: DK
Composition: 60% Cotton 40% Wool
Yarn ball weight: 50g
Tension/Gauge: 20 stitches, 28 rows to 10cm on 4mm needles
Recommended Needles: 4mm
YARN USED IN NEW PATTERN BOOK
BLOOM at Rowan – Cotton Wool
With a crisp look but a soft feel, Rowan Creative Linen is a winner for spring and summer knits. Great stitch definition means that lace or texture patterns really shine in this yarn, which comes in a fresh colour palette of brights and tonals. With a mixture of 50% linen and 50% cotton, Rowan Creative Linen will wear and wash beautifully, making it an essential choice for warmer days.
Composition: 50% Cotton 50% Linen
Yarn Weight: DK - 8ply | Light (3)
Yarn ball weight: 100g
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 200m
Tension/Gauge: 21 stitches, 28 rows to 10cm (4in)
Yarn Season: Spring / Summer
Recommended Needles (mm/UK/US): 4.50 mm / 7 / 7
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Please note: This yarn is supplied in a hank which requires winding before use. Attempts to use this yarn from the hank, rather than from a ball, will result in tangles and knots.
There is something so special about denim yarn, and Rowan Denim Revive has an added dimension, thanks to its sustainable credentials. Made from recycled cotton fibres that give Rowan Denim Revive an almost tweedy effect, the capsule colour palette of muted shades contains the classic denim shades but goes beyond the blues to include chalky white, soft red, and midnight black. A perfect choice for lace, cables, or even a traditional gansey.
Composition: 95% Cotton 5% Other fibers
Yarn ball weight: 50g
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 100m
Tension/Gauge: 22 stitches, 29 rows to 10cm (4in)
Yarn Season: Spring / Summer
Recommended Needles (mm/UK/US): 3.75 mm / 9 / 5
Ask any Rowan fan for their favourite yarn and there's a good chance it'll be Rowan Felted Tweed. Spun in a light DK weight, with a beautiful tweed effect and an amazing 4 Dee Hardwicke colours to choose from, it's a Fair Isle knitter's dream. But that's not all. The magical combination of 50% lightly-felted wool, 25% viscose and 25% alpaca makes it supremely blockable and a gorgeous option for lacework as a result. Or knit it in garter stitch for a drapey, squishable fabric that is cosy, but light and easy to wear. Choose from nature-inspired shades ranging from cool watery tones to warming cherry red and fiery ginger and prepare to fall in love! Now available in special colourways chosen by world-renowned designers Kaffe Fassett and Dee Hardwicke
Composition: 50% Wool 25% Viscose 25% Alpaca
Yarn Weight: DK - 8ply | Light (3)
Yarn ball weight: 50g
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 175m
Tension/Gauge: 22-24 stitches, 30-32 rows to 10cm (4in)
Yarn Season: Autumn / Winter
Recommended Needles (mm/UK/US): 3.75 mm / 9 / 5 4.00 mm / 8 / 6
An easy-care 100% cotton yarn with a soft feel, Rowan Handknit Cotton is a classic all-rounder. It's perfect for every season knitting and its excellent stitch definition makes it a winning choice for textured pieces. Gently spun with a matt finish, Rowan Handknit Cotton is available in a bright and pretty colour palette of 25 shades and is machine washable too.
Composition: 100% Cotton
Yarn Weight: DK - 8ply | Light (3)
Yarn ball weight: 50g
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 85m
Tension/Gauge: 19/20 stitches, 28 rows to 10cm (4in)
Yarn Season: Spring / Summer
Recommended Needles (mm/UK/US):
4.00 mm / 8 / 6
4.50 mm / 7 / 7
A truly British yarn, Rowan Moordale combines British wool and alpaca, with a range of neutrals and on-trend brights to choose from. The complementary shades work beautifully together in colourwork, but shine equally when used on their own for lace, cables and texture. The fine micron wool and soft-to-the-touch alpaca give this yarn a robust but tender feel perfect for any season
Composition: 70% Wool 30% Alpaca
Yarn ball weight: 100g
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 230m
Tension/Gauge: 23 stitches, 30 rows to 10cm (4in)
Yarn Season: All Season
Recommended Needles (mm/UK/US): 4.00 mm / 8 / 6
Please note: This yarn is supplied in a hank which requires winding before use. Attempts to use this yarn from the hank, rather than from a ball, will result in tangles and knots.
Rowan Norwegian Wool. New from the creative knitting duo Arne & Carlos, this traditional Norwegian style DK yarn is spun from 100% wool in a 2 ply construction with a pronounced yet relaxed twist. Bouncy and light with excellent "sticky" grab, this wool yarn is perfect for stranded colourwork.
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Composition: 100% Wool
Yarn Weight: DK
Yarn ball weight: 50g
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 125m 137yds
Tension/Gauge: 22 stitches, 28 rows to 10cm (4in)
Yarn Season: Autumn / Winter
Recommended Needles: 3.75mm (UK 9 / US 5)
Care instructions: Hand wash. Dry flat
New ROWAN Norwegian Wool Shades
AUTUMN WINTER 2022 | 2023
Frost-Pink 020, Vanilla-Custard 021, Mountain 022, Red-Velvet 023
This buttery soft yarn is made up of gently-plied purest cashmere for a strokable feel and excellent definition in lace or cables. Delicate flecks of colour bring subtle depth to each shade, adding an extra dimension to your knitting. Rowan Pure Cashmere comes in a wide range of colours and has a generous 137m per 50g skein.
Composition: 100% Cashmere
Yarn ball weight: 50g
Tension/Gauge: 22 stitches, 30 rows to 10cm (4in)
Yarn Season: Autumn / Winter
Recommended Needles (mm/UK/US): 3.75 mm / 9 / 5
Please note: This yarn is supplied in a hank which requires winding before use. Attempts to use this yarn from the hank, rather than from a ball, will result in tangles and knots.
A palette of warm golds and delicate blues is a gorgeous choice for this spectacular yarn, which is shot through with metallic thread. Airy mohair and soft Merino wool are paired with nylon and polyester to create a blend that's comfortable to wear right next to the skin. Rowan Selects Patina knits up to a classic DK tension, but has twice the meterage you'd expect from a yarn of this weight.
Composition: 46% Mohair 24% Nylon 20% Wool 10% Polyester
Yarn ball weight: 50g
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 250m
Tension/Gauge: 22 stitches, 31 rows to 10cm (4in)
Yarn Season: Autumn / Winter
Recommended Needles (mm/UK/US): 4.00 mm / 8 / 6
Rowan Softyak DK transcends the seasons thanks to its blend of cotton, yak and nylon. It has a stunningly soft handle and is static resistant and anti-microbial, which means the fabric stays fresher for longer. The chainette construction makes it surprisingly light for a cotton rich double-knitting yarn and it's available in 19 colours, ranging from muted tones to rich jewel shades.
Composition: 76% Cotton 15% Yak 9% Nylon
Yarn Weight: DK - 8ply | Light (3)
Yarn ball weight: 50g
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 135m
Tension/Gauge: 22 stitches, 30 rows to 10cm (4in)
Yarn Season: All Season
Recommended Needles (mm/UK/US): 4.00 mm / 8 / 6
Feel cocooned in luxury with our limited edition Rowan Selects Sultano Fine yarn. Spun with a sumptuous blend of silk, super kid mohair and cashmere, Rowan Selects Sultano Fine has a lustrous sheen with an almost velvety feel. Available in 6 beautifully autumnal shades, knit the perfect accessory for the season of celebrations.
Composition: 54% Silk 28% Mohair 18% Cashmere
Yarn ball weight: 50g
Yarn Meterage/Yardage: 255m
Tension/Gauge: 23 stitches, 29 rows to 10cm (4in)
Yarn Season: Autumn / Winter
Recommended Needles (mm/UK/US): 4.50 mm / 7 / 7
Please note: This yarn is supplied in a hank which requires winding before use. Attempts to use this yarn from the hank, rather than from a ball, will result in tangles and knots.
Cygnet Pure Baby DK is an incredibly soft yarn developed with anti-pilling technology. The acrylic fiber is specially formulated to resist pilling over time. If and when pills do form, they are removed through the simple process of machine washing. Cygnet Pure is perfect for knitting and crocheting babies garments, toys, accessories, and blankets.
Type: Double Knitting
Composition: 100% Anti-Pilling Acrylic
Weight: 100g ball
Meterage: approx. 245m / 100g (267yds)
Needle Size: 4-4.5mm
Tension: 10cm / 4 inches = 22sts / 28 rows *error on ballband
Patterns: Knits to DK Patterns
Extra: Machine Washable
A super soft 100% Anti-pilling yarn perfect for Babies and little ones.
CONTAINS: 100% Anti-Pilling Acrylic
SIZE: 250 Metres (approx) 273 Yards (approx)
NEEDLES: 4mm/US6
This super-soft anti-pilling yarn has a beautiful sheen to it, making it both look and feel like a luxury yarn. The large selection of colours includes some wonderful, bright shades as well as soft pastels, and as it is safe to put in the washing machine and tumble dryer, this may very well be the perfect baby yarn.
Supersoft 100% Anti-Pilling yarn, available in solid pastel shades.
CONTAINS: 100% Anti-Pilling Acrylic
SIZE: 250 Metres (approx) 273 Yards (approx)
NEEDLES: 4mm/US6
King Cole Comfort DK range is a soft and cuddly yarn that’s ideal for babies, available in a wide range of shades.
Yarn Weight:DK
Ball Weight:100g
Length:310 metres
Needle Size:4mm
Blend:40% Nylon 60% Acrylic
Tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows for a 10x10cm tension square using 4mm needles
100% Cotton now in fabulous multicolour. This new addition to the cottonsoft range is self-striping and perfect for those favourite spring/summer knits. King Cole Cottonsoft Crush DK is available in soft colourways
CONTAINS: 100% Cotton
SIZE: 210 Metres (approx.) 229 Yards (approx.)
NEEDLES: 4mm/US5
Stylecraft Special DK knitting and crochet Stylecraft Special DK yarn is great for economical knitting. At a low price and in a large size ball, this yarn is perfect for all your knitting needs, with a truly enormous range of colours to choose from.
New Stylecraft Special DK Colours
Poppy 2170, Cinder Rose 2171, Milky Tea 2172, Mushy Peas 2173, Hint of Lilac 2174, Pink Rhubarb 2175, Leaf 2176, Jade 2177, North Sea 2178, Nigella 2179, Mistletoe 2180, Purple Smoke 2181, Wild Orchid 2182, Periwinkle 2183, Heather 2184, Mallard Blue 2185, Blue Sky 2186, Aquamarine 2187, Green Lemon 2188, Tea Green 2189.
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