King Cole Rosarium Mega Chunky lets you create bold, tactile knits in a fraction of the time of finer weights — think a chunky ribbed cowl, an oversized throw, or a super-chunky weekend cardigan that actually gets finished. The generous 100g ball works up quickly on 15mm needles, so you’ll see satisfying progress from cast-on to cast-off. This is pure merino wool at its most dramatic.
100% merino wool means this yarn has a naturally soft, slightly springy hand feel that won’t scratch or feel coarse against the skin — a genuine advantage at this scale. The thick strands give generous stitch definition, making simple knit-and-purl textures look considered and deliberate. It knits up with a pleasingly smooth surface that holds its shape well.
The Rosarium palette leans into deep, nature-inspired tones that suit the chunky format beautifully — colours that look substantial rather than washed out when worked at this scale. Each shade has enough depth to make a single-colour arm-knit blanket or slouchy beanie feel intentional and complete.
As a pure merino yarn, Rosarium Mega Chunky rewards gentle handling — hand wash or machine wash on a wool cycle to keep your finished pieces looking their best. The natural fibre breathes well, making it equally suited to a winter-weight wrap or a chunky snood worn across the seasons. Merino’s inherent elasticity also helps knitted accessories bounce back to shape after wear.
| Yarn: Brand | |
|---|---|
| Yarn: Name | King Cole Rosarium Mega Chunky |
| Yarn: Shade | 4710 Rose Gold |
| Yarn: Weight | |
| Yarn: Ball Weight | 100g |
| Yarn: Blend | 100% Merino Wool |
| Yarn: Length | 40m |
| Needle / Hook: Size | 15mm |
| Yarn: Tension | 6 stitches and 9 rows to 10cm on 15mm needles |