Cygnet

Working with double knitting acrylic yarns

Double knitting, commonly known as DK, is a versatile medium-weight yarn that sits between fine 4-ply and heavier aran. It provides balanced warmth and drape, making it suitable for garments, blankets, toys, and home accessories. Cygnet Double Knitting DK is an acrylic yarn featuring a soft, cosy texture. Acrylic fibre maintains its structure well and holds dyed colour evenly, making it practical for multi-toned colourwork, stripes, or textured stitches across a wide spectrum of available shades.

Because acrylic yarn is resilient and straightforward to handle, it is an accessible choice for both novice knitters learning tension and experienced makers producing large-scale pieces.

Selecting yarns for babywear and smooth finishes

Infant garments and nursery knits require fibres that remain comfortable against delicate skin. Kiddies Supersoft DK is designed specifically as a lightweight baby double knit yarn, creating a smooth fabric surface across both plain stocking stitch and decorative patterns. It is an easy-care yarn intended to withstand the regular laundering required for baby clothes, shawls, and pram coverings.

While both ranges share a double knit classification, Kiddies Supersoft offers a particularly lightweight, smooth feel for small garments, whereas standard Cygnet DK serves as an adaptable, cosy yarn for everyday family knits and crafts.