18 & 20 Ply Yarn (Super Chunky Weight)
18 ply and 20 ply yarn is also known as Super Bulky weight and is ideal for accessories and garments with that modern chunky look.
Shop our range of more than 20,000 products and get started on your new artistic journey with yarn.
We have a variety of 20 ply yarns for you to choose from in a fantastic range of colours!
Recommended Needle Size
Commonly they use between a 8mm and a 10mm knitting needle or crochet hook.
Common Yarn requirement
To knit a beanie you will need approximately 100g of yarn. Depending on width and length a scarf will need between 300g and 800g
Selecting the right yarn
When selecting yarns it's important to be aware yarn weights are not an exact measurement. Some yarns classed as 20 ply by one manufacturer could be a 14 ply with another. This is why it's important to knit or crochet a gauge swatch. This allows you to both check the feel of the fabric and the needle size to use (again all knitters have a slightly different tension)
For more information about substituting yarns click here.
For more information about gauge swatching click here.
If you need more help finding a yarn for your project feel free to send us a message, and we’ll get back to you with our expert advice or even pop into your local store.
Looking for Patterns?
Browse our collection of patterns here
Need needles or hooks?
Browse our collection of Knitting Needles here
Browse our collection of Crochet Hooks here
FAQs
Is Super Chunky the same as super bulky?
Yes these terms are used interchangeably when referring to 18-20 ply yarn
What is a super bulky yarn?
Super Bulky or Super Chunky is 20 ply yarns. These yarns are some of the thicker yarns on the market and great for making bold garments and accessories.
What can I substitute for super bulky yarn?
You can also use 2 strands of 10ply (Worsted or Aran) yarn together as a substitution for Super Bulky, Super chunky or 20 ply yarn
18 ply and 20 ply yarn is also known as Super Bulky weight and is ideal for accessories and garments with that modern chunky look.
Shop our range of more than 20,000 products and get started on your new artistic journey with yarn.
We have a variety of 20 ply yarns for you to choose from in a fantastic range of colours!
Recommended Needle Size
Commonly they use between a 8mm and a 10mm knitting needle or crochet hook.
Common Yarn requirement
To knit a beanie you will need approximately 100g of yarn. Depending on width and length a scarf will need between 300g and 800g
Selecting the right yarn
When selecting yarns it's important to be aware yarn weights are not an exact measurement. Some yarns classed as 20 ply by one manufacturer could be a 14 ply with another. This is why it's important to knit or crochet a gauge swatch. This allows you to both check the feel of the fabric and the needle size to use (again all knitters have a slightly different tension)
For more information about substituting yarns click here.
For more information about gauge swatching click here.
If you need more help finding a yarn for your project feel free to send us a message, and we’ll get back to you with our expert advice or even pop into your local store.
Looking for Patterns?
Browse our collection of patterns here
Need needles or hooks?
Browse our collection of Knitting Needles here
Browse our collection of Crochet Hooks here
FAQs
Is Super Chunky the same as super bulky?
Yes these terms are used interchangeably when referring to 18-20 ply yarn
What is a super bulky yarn?
Super Bulky or Super Chunky is 20 ply yarns. These yarns are some of the thicker yarns on the market and great for making bold garments and accessories.
What can I substitute for super bulky yarn?
You can also use 2 strands of 10ply (Worsted or Aran) yarn together as a substitution for Super Bulky, Super chunky or 20 ply yarn