Ashford 100% NZ Wool Triple Knit 12ply - 100g & 1kg Cone
When you're working with thicker yarns, finding one that dyes beautifully and behaves well on needles, hooks, or loom can be tricky. Ashford’s 100% NZ Triple Knit Wool offers the structure, warmth, and bounce you need, with a natural finish that’s ready to take on your creative colour ideas.
You want a yarn that can keep up with your ideas—something warm and weighty, perfect for cosy knits or textured weaves, but still open to your personal touch. Too often, thicker yarns come overly processed or pre-dyed, leaving little room for creativity and less control over the final feel or finish.
Ashford’s undyed 12 ply wool is made to support your vision. Spun from a blend of New Zealand Corriedale and Perendale, it’s strong, lofty, and slightly springy—perfect for dyeing, knitting, crocheting, or weaving. It’s unbulked, so it may look a little fine straight off the cone, but it plumps up beautifully after the first wash or dye bath. That moment when your yarn transforms in your hands? It’s deeply satisfying.
Once dyed or finished, the results are rich and dependable. Projects hold their shape, colours stay true, and the feel is exactly what you’d expect from pure NZ wool—warm, touchable, and hard-wearing. Whether you’re planning a thick winter scarf, chunky handwoven cushion, or a small-batch dyed yarn line, this base yarn makes the creative process smoother and more rewarding from start to finish.
Key Features & Benefits
- 100% New Zealand wool: A blend of Corriedale and Perendale for strength and warmth
- Triple Knit / 12 ply: Great for thick, textured knits, crochet, or structured woven pieces
- Ready to dye: Natural, unbulked finish designed to absorb dye evenly and bloom after washing
- Soft bounce and structure: 28–30 micron wool with body and light elasticity
- Versatile formats: Available in 100g skeins for personal projects or 1kg cones for batch dyeing or weaving
Ideal for multiple techniques: Works beautifully across knitting, crochet, and rigid heddle or floor loom weaving
- 1x Ashford 100% NZ Wool Triple Knit Yarn
- Choose from: 100g skein or 1kg cone
- Fibre Content: 100% New Zealand Wool (Corriedale/Perendale blend)
- Yarn Type: Triple Knit / 12 Ply (Aran weight)
- Micron Count: 28–30 microns
- Yarn Count: Approx. Ne 4/5.5 | Nm 1.6/1
- Gauge: 17–18 sts x 22 rows = 10cm
- Suggested Needles: 5.00–5.50mm (US 8–9)
- Suggested Crochet Hook: 5–6mm (US H–I)
- Suggested Reed for Weaving: 5–7.5dpi (20–30/10)
- Length per 100g: 160m
- Length per 1kg: 1600m
- Yarn Delivery: 100g skein or 1kg cone
Care Instructions: Hand wash, dry flat
Ashford's Triple Knit is a premium 12ply (aran) yarn that combines finer micron Corriedale and Perendale wool, offering a balance of softness and durability. This blend provides warmth, resilience, and elasticity, making it more comfortable and long-lasting compared to standard bulky wools.
Yes, the natural white, undyed yarn base takes dye exceptionally well, allowing for vibrant, even color absorption. You can use acid dyes for bright hues or natural dyes for a subtle, organic look. Pre-soaking the yarn before dyeing helps achieve more uniform results.
Suggested needle sizes for knitting with this yarn range from 5.00mm to 5.50mm (US 8–9). These sizes provide optimal stitch definition while maintaining flexibility and warmth. Larger needles can create a looser, drapier fabric, while smaller needles result in a denser, structured knit.
Yes, this yarn is versatile and works well for crochet projects. A recommended hook size of 5mm to 6mm (H–I US) ensures a balanced fabric with good stitch definition. It is ideal for making thick blankets, warm accessories, and textured stitch patterns.
Hand washing in lukewarm water with a wool-friendly detergent is recommended to maintain the fiber’s softness and shape. Avoid excessive agitation to prevent felting. Lay flat to dry and reshape if necessary. Using a gentle wash cycle in a laundry bag may also work for low-risk items.
Yes, this wool yarn is an excellent choice for weaving, particularly for weft. A recommended sett of 5–7.5 ends per inch (dpi) allows for a balanced weave structure. It is well-suited for creating warm woven blankets, scarves, and soft home textiles.
Each 100g skein provides approximately 150 meters (164 yards) of yarn. This amount is sufficient for small accessories like beanies or mittens, while larger projects may require multiple skeins or a full 1kg cone for convenience.
No, Ashford's Triple Knit is made from 100% pure New Zealand wool, free from synthetic additives or artificial processing. This ensures a completely natural, biodegradable, and sustainable product that retains the inherent qualities of high-quality wool.
Hand washing is recommended to preserve the integrity of the wool fibres and prevent shrinkage or felting. However, if machine washing is necessary, use a delicate wool cycle with cold water and a gentle detergent, then lay flat to dry to avoid distortion.
This yarn is ideal for creating cozy garments and accessories such as sweaters, scarves, beanies, mittens, and blankets. Its warmth and durability make it particularly suited for cold-weather projects, while its soft texture ensures comfort against the skin.