Fibreknit is not spun in the usual sense. Instead of twisting the fibre, Bramble & Fleece knit it into a fine chainette tube, which traps air and produces a yarn that is far lighter than its thickness suggests. The result is a chunky fabric with real loft and almost none of the weight you would normally carry on your shoulders at 8mm. The chainette structure also resists pilling better than a conventional plied chunky, because there are fewer loose fibre ends working their way to the surface.
Perfect for hoods, vests, scarves and quick-knit outerwear where you want warmth without bulk. It comes in five of the favourite Sheepsoft heathered shades, and because the construction is smooth and rounded rather than tightly twisted, stitch definition is unusually good for a yarn this heavy - ribbing and simple texture read clearly.
- Brand: Bramble & Fleece
- Yarn Weight: Chunky (chainette construction)
- Ball Weight: 50g ball
- Length: 65m (71yds)
- Recommended Needle Size: 8mm
- Blend: British Bluefaced Leicester / Masham
- Tension: 12 stitches × 19 rows = 10 × 10cm (8mm needles)
- Care: Hand wash and dry flat. Do not bleach or tumble dry. May be dry cleaned.
- Quantity Guide: In Bramble & Fleece's own patterns, a scarf or hood takes 3 x 50g and a vest 6-12 x 50g depending on size and length.
Why choose Sheepsoft Fibreknit?
- Chainette construction makes it dramatically lighter than a conventional chunky of the same thickness.
- The knitted structure reduces pilling, so pieces stay looking new for longer.
- Excellent stitch definition for a heavy-weight yarn.
- Knits up fast at 12 stitches to 10cm, ideal for a weekend project.
- Five heathered shades drawn from the wider Sheepsoft palette.
- Fully traceable British wool, spun and finished in Yorkshire.