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Cotton can make useful washable cloths; wool offers warmth and elasticity. Check the yarn label for fibre, care and metreage. “DK” and “chunky” describe broad weight groups, not a guarantee of gauge.
A useful habit
Compare metres, not just the number of balls. Two 100 g balls can contain very different lengths. Buy enough of the same dye lot for the project, with a little extra for swatching and finishing.
Put it into practice
Use our pattern library filters to find DK and chunky projects. Always make a washed swatch before substituting.