Let this palette of gorgeous greens be the guide for your autumn/winter knitting projects

11/07/2022

As we enter the autumn and winter months, a key fashion trend is emerging: a contemporary spin on familiar classics. And the common colour this trend is championing is green. Whether it’s found across modernised prep and heritage styling or updated retro motifs, green shades are what we’re going to be seeing in upcoming seasons. 

As retailers and designers move away from light pigments, dive into green-based hues for your yarns with this top 5 selection. Each of them bring their own tones, blends, textures, and properties.

Be seen in green

1. Cashmere 10: Merino

This classically constructed yarn in a pistachio green is made from a blend of wool, recycled polyamide, viscose, and the always-desirable cashmere. This interesting blend makes for a soft and sleek finish, perfect for making those more luxurious items, or for adding a touch of chic to everyday pieces. This particular type of yarn is also hard-wearing and easy to knit.

Useful information

• Medium weight
• Knitting needle size: 3.5 - 4 mm (recommended)
• Crochet hook size: 4 - 4.5 mm (recommended)
• You can make a womens’ long-sleeve jumper with 10 balls of this yarn (each 50g ball is 120 metres)

2. Wow! Chunky acrylic

As implied by the name, this yarn makes a real statement with its vivid - almost neon - green colour. As the name also suggests, this is a super bulky yarn which makes it ideal for beginners and perfect for knitting chunky pieces – from oversized jumpers and bold scarves to cosy blankets and cushion covers. It’s beautifully soft too!

Useful information

• Medium weight
• Knitting needle size: 9 - 10 mm (recommended)
• Crochet hook size: 10 - 12 mm (recommended)
• You can make a womens’ long-sleeve jumper with 7 balls of this yarn (each 100g ball is 75 metres)

3. Concept cotton Merino fine

Our Concept yarn is made of high-quality raw material and (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified organic cotton. This is a versatile yarn in a beautiful opal colour. It can be regularly machine washed while maintaining its finish, making it ideal for your favourite outerwear, like jumpers and cardigans. It also means it’s perfect for kids’ clothes!

Useful information

• Fine weight
• Knitting needle size: 3 - 3.5 mm (recommended)
• Crochet hook size: 3.5 - 4 mm (recommended)
• You can make a kids’ long-sleeve jumper with 5 balls of this yarn (each 25g ball is 75 metres)

4. Cotton Merino Glam

Much like the Wow! Chunky yarn, the clue is in the name… Glam. This is a luxe version of our Cotton Merino, with a subtle shimmer of metallic highlights running through its elegant forest-green strands. This is a delicate yarn and one of our most popular yarns among those who love working with natural fibres.

Useful information

• Medium weight
• Knitting needle size: 5 - 6 mm (recommended)
• Crochet hook size: 6 - 7 mm (recommended)
• You can make a womens’ long-sleeve jumper with 8 balls of this yarn (each 50g ball is 120 metres)

5. Snowy polyamide 

This yarn is known for its truly unparalleled softness. It has a subtly fluffy texture and a delicate composition, making it wonderful for lightweight items like shawls or stylish scarves. The khaki-green colour is nicely understated so it works well when paired with other autumnal shades, and the yarn’s melange effect creates a gorgeous sense of texture.

Useful information

• Light/fine weight
• Knitting needle size: 5 - 5.5 mm (recommended)
• You can make a womens’ long-sleeve jumper with 5 balls of this yarn (each 50g ball is 215 metres)

Feel free to mix and match your green tones to create pieces that are both unique and on-trend this year.