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100g. 25% Cotton, 6% Wool, 69% Acrylic. Chunky.
£5.19
King Cole Drifter Chunky is your go-to yarn when you want a finished object fast without sacrificing interest. The tweedy, self-striping character of the blend means your knitting does the work for you, adding depth and movement to a chunky fisherman’s rib jumper or a cosy oversized scarf without any extra effort from your needles.
At 25% cotton, 6% wool, and 69% acrylic, Drifter Chunky has a slightly textured, softly matte finish that knits up with a relaxed drape rather than a bouncy spring. The cotton content keeps it from feeling too warm against the skin, making it well suited to a casual cabled cowl or a weekend throw where you want a little weight and body. Stitch definition is clear and consistent, so your cable or moss stitch details read cleanly on 6mm needles.
The Drifter palette leans into heathered, tonal shades — think warm greys, russet browns, and muted blues — each carrying just enough variation to keep a simple stocking-stitch blanket visually engaging. The self-striping effect is gentle rather than bold, blending smoothly across rows so there are no jarring colour breaks in your finished piece.
At 156 metres per 100g ball, you get solid yardage for a chunky weight, making it a practical choice for a cosy children’s hoodie or a generous lap blanket without running through your yarn stash too quickly. The high acrylic content means it’s machine washable, so everyday wear and repeated laundering won’t be a worry. It’s a reliable, hardwearing yarn that holds its shape wash after wash.