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Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran
By Paintbox Yarns
100% Acrylic, 184m (201yds)/100g (3.53oz), Aran
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100% Acrylic, 184m (201yds)/100g (3.53oz), Aran
Product Description
Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran is a 100% acrylic aran, soft enough for children's clothes and hard-wearing enough for the blankets and toys that get used every day. Paintbox Yarns is our own brand, designed in house.
Aran weight is the fast lane: it knits up quickly on 5.00mm needles without turning bulky, so jumpers, cardigans and throws grow visibly while still holding a neat, even fabric. Being acrylic, it takes a machine wash and a low tumble dry, which is the practical difference between a handmade blanket that gets used and one that stays in the cupboard.
The shades are developed as a coordinated palette rather than one-offs, so stripes, granny squares, colourwork and toys can be planned across the range and matched with confidence. The yarn is OEKO-TEX certified.
Specifications: 100g balls, 184m (201yds). Tension 18 stitches and 24 rows to 10cm on 5.00mm (US 8) needles; 5.00mm (H) crochet hook. Machine wash at 30°C, tumble dry on low, cool iron, do not bleach. Made in Turkey.
What makers tell us: Across 6,000+ reviews averaging 4.8 stars, this is one of the most reviewed yarns we sell.
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Specifications
| Brand: | Paintbox Yarns |
| Blend: | 100% Acrylic |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Net Weight: | 100g (3.53oz) |
| Tension: | 18 stitches, 24 rows to 10cm/4" |
| Recommended Crochet Hook: | 5.00mm (H) |
| Care Instructions: | Cool Iron, Do Not Bleach, Dry Clean in Certain Solvents, Low Heat Tumble Dry, Machine Wash 30°C |
| Craft: | Crochet, Knitting |
| Length: | 184m (201yds) |
| Recommended Needles: | 5.00mm (US 8) |
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I always bought Aran wool from Shaws the Drapers, I’ve found Paintbox Aran to be the best quality to Shaws
First class
I love this wool. I have already had 5 full packs of 10 and will certainly purchase more when I need them. Very good value for money.
Love to crochet with paintbox arran. Great range of colours for my multicoloured ‘dream coat’. Reasonably priced and prompt delivery.
It is the best yarn I have ever used and I have made several blankets and afghans and baby items. I would always use this yarn. Linda
One of the best yarn sources on the internet!
I love this Yarn for making sturdy hoodies for my son! He is still wearing one that I made 10 years ago, and I’m working on another one for this fall!
Great products and value!
This yarn is great value for money and makes really lovely garments. I’ve used it for baby Aran cardigans and blankets and it is so soft.
Fantastic company and wool
Great company to buy from. The wool is lovely and reasonably priced. Quick delivery and very helpful, when I had to return wool which I had bought the wrong type they were so helpful. Money returned no problem. Overall a 5 star company.
Using it to crochet toys. Gives a strong smooth finish. Very pleasant to work with.
Excellent service and wool
Excellent wool makes beautiful tops cardigans always use paintbox wool for any project I’m doing