12 Ply & Chunky Yarn NZ

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12 PLY, CHUNKY & SUPER CHUNKY YARN Big stitches. Beautifully cosy projects. Shop 12 ply, chunky and super chunky yarn in New Zealand for warm jumpers, scarves, beanies and blankets. Explore pure wool, alpaca, mohair and easy-care colour-changing blends from Rowan, Crucci, Sirdar and Wool and the Gang. Shop all Chunky & 12 ply Super chunky Alpaca & mohair Colour effects Pure wool Machine washable Choosing chunky yarn: weights, projects, quantities & care Are 12 ply, chunky and super chunky the same? No. These are broad weight descriptions, not interchangeable pattern specifications. This collection brings together locally labelled 12 ply yarns, chunky yarns and a separate super chunky option. Match the pattern's tension and fibre, not just the name. MODE at Rowan Mohair Soft is sold here as 12 ply but has an airy, Aran-like gauge of 16 stitches per 10cm on 5.5mm needles; it is not a direct substitute for dense super chunky wool. Which chunky yarn suits your project? For defined ribs, cables and cosy outer layers, compare MODE at Rowan Chunky Wool and Lil' Crazy Sexy Wool . Crucci Aella 12 Ply adds a brushed alpaca-merino halo, while Alpachino Merino and its marled Twist version offer a merino-and-baby-alpaca blend. For oversized stitches, bold accessories and substantial throws, choose Crazy Sexy Wool Super Chunky with a pattern written for its much thicker strand. Colour-changing yarn for blankets and baby knits Sirdar Jewelspun With Wool Chunky creates stripes in a machine-washable wool blend. Hayfield Baby Blossom Chunky is a wool-free acrylic-and-nylon option with changing stripes and a flower-print effect, useful for baby cardigans, hats and blankets. Stitch count, shaping and knitting or crochet construction affect colour placement, so finished pieces will vary. The separate Jewelspun Aran and Jewelspun Ombre ranges are not chunky substitutes. What needles or crochet hook should you use? Start with the pattern and ball band. Our finer 12 ply opt