Tulla Twinkle is a blend of fibers featuring soft merino wool and recycled cotton, enhanced with a subtle sparkle and a tasteful tweed fleck. Like its sister yarn, Tulla Tweed, Tulla Twinkle is designed with a chainette construction—a fine base yarn braided into a hollow I-cord structure. This construction creates a fabric that is lightweight, warm, and less prone to pilling, as the hollow center helps trap heat and adds volume without weight.
When designing with Tulla Twinkle, Louisa follows the principle used for all chainette yarns: use a larger needle than you would with a traditionally plied yarn to achieve the correct gauge. This allows the yarn to bloom and move freely. Using smaller needles can result in a fabric that’s overly dense and heavy.
If substituting Tulla Twinkle for another yarn—particularly one that is worsted spun and traditionally plied—it is essential to swatch first to ensure the fabric behaves as intended. Tulla Twinkle’s unique structure and shimmer make it ideal for elevated garments and accessories with warmth, lightness, and a touch of magic.
Fiber Content: 49% Virgin Wool 26% Cotton 13% Nylon 8% Acrylic 4% Viscose
Weight: 100g/3.5oz balls
Approx: 382 yards
Size: [4] Worsted Weight
Knitting Needle Size: US 10/6mm
Knitting Gage: 4.5sts=1"
Crochet Hook Size: I9/5.5mm
Crochet Gage: 3.5sts=1"
Best Suited for the Silver Reed Knitting Machine SK155
Care: Machine wash, Cold gentle cycle, Dry flat