King Cole Orchard DK Yarn – Premium Merino Blend DK Yarn

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Description

King Cole Orchard DK

Elevate your knitting projects with this high-quality DK-weight yarn that combines premium fibre and vibrant colour choices. Whether you're knitting a cosy jumper, children’s sweater or stylish accessory, Orchard DK delivers on both performance and aesthetics.

Yarn Specifications

Blend: 55% Merino Superwash Wool & 45% Antipilling Acrylic
Ball weight: 100g
Yardage (approx): 290 m / 317 y
Needle size: 4 mm
Tension: 22 stitches, 28 rows is 10 x 10 cm
Machine washable

Why choose this yarn?

Premium blend: Crafted from 55% super-wash Merino wool and 45% antipilling acrylic, this yarn offers the warmth, softness and quality of Merino with the durability and ease of acrylic.
Generous yardage: Each 100 g ball gives approximately 290 metres (317 yards), giving you excellent value and coverage for projects.
Simple to care for: Machine washable and designed to maintain its look even after repeated wear.
Perfect for DK projects: With a DK weight and a recommended 4 mm needle, it knits up at approximately 22 stitches × 28 rows over a 10 × 10 cm (4″ × 4″) tension for clean, consistent results.
Colour-rich palette: Choose from a range of vibrant shades, inspired by orchard fruits, making this yarn ideal for colourful garments that pop.

Ideal for:

Knitting garments and accessories for the whole family — jumpers, cardigans, hats, scarves and more. With its smooth texture and sturdy finish, this yarn works beautifully for everyday wear as well as special-occasion pieces.
The colour options provide plenty of creativity for striping, blocking, or making garments that catch attention.