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THE MAGICAL WORLD OF METALLIC-EFFECT YARNS

When it comes to adding a little pizazz to your knitting, metallic-effect yarns can be just the ticket. With so many on the market to choose from, and available in a fantastic range of colours, from solid shades to variegated, cool cottons to mohair, with our help you’re sure to find exactly what you need for your next exciting project, no matter what the season.

WHAT YOU CAN BUY

Metallic-effect yarns range from natural fibres laced with the tiniest thread of glitter, to a rainbow of full-on sparkle, and metallic ‘tinsel’ yarns filled with up to 90% lame. The amount of ‘metallic’ element can be made from various fibres, most are straightforward viscose,

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