Today’s Laxton’s yarn reveal is the cozy aran weight yarn of our dreams! Laxton’s SheepSoft Aran is a newer yarn from Laxton’s that we’re so excited to share with you. Laxton’s sought to make a true aran weight with this yarn. This yarn will quickly become a favorite for crafting garments, accessories, and home goods. Available in a concise palette of 100% natural shades for timeless projects, made to last.
Laxton’s signature SheepSoft Wool blends two breed-specific wools for the perfect mix: the exquisite softness of Bluefaced Leicester Wool and the durability of Masham Wool. SheepSoft Wool is the result of Laxton’s dedication to animal welfare, fair pay, and traceable, sustainable practices. Laxtons shrunk SheepSoft Wool carbon footprint so much, the yarn goes from fleece to finished yarn in less than 50 miles!
Come by our shop today to welcome Laxtons to space! Experience for yourself this beautiful, innovative yarn and get inspired for your next project. The yarnistas have some pattern suggestions below to get you started!
Yarn details
- 191 yards per 50 gram ball
- SheepSoft 100% British Wool
- Aran weight
- US#8 (5mm) needles or H(5mm) crochet hook
- Gauge: 18 sts x 24 rows to 10cm/4in
- Hand wash/dry flat or dry clean
- $20.50 and in store only
Our Pattern Picks
Cadeautje
Sizing
Sizes a[b, c, d](e, f, g)h, i, j
To fit feet up to 6¼[6¾, 7½, 8¼](8¾, 9½, 10¼)[10¾, 11½, 12¼]” in length and approximately 2½[2½, 2½, 3](3, 3½, 3½,)[4, 4, 4¾]” in width
Yarn
115[125, 140,155](170, 190, 210)[230, 250, 275] yards bulky weight yarn, like Laxtons Sheepsoft Fibreknit Aran (75 yards per 50 gram ball)
1-4 ounces (30-115 grams) fibre for thrums
Needles
- US#7 (4.5mm) double pointed needles or or long circular for preferred method of working small circumferences in the round. The sole is worked back and forth, so if using double pointed needles, use just 2 needles.
Gauge
17 stitches and 24 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch
Holiday Slipover
Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL are designed to fit a chest circumference of 31½-33½ (33½-35½) 35½-37½ (37½-39½) 39½-43¼ (43¼-47¼) 47¼-51¼ (51¼-55) 55-59”
Finished Measurements
Bust circumference: 36¼ (37¾) 40¼ (41¾) 45¾ (49½) 53½ (57½) 61½”
Back width incl. rib edges: 14¼ (14¼) 14½ (15¼) 16½ (17) 17¼ (17¼) 18”
Armhole depth: 10¾ (10¾) 11 (11½) 11¾ (12¼) 12¼ (13) 13½”
Total length: 22 (22½) 22¾ (23¼) 23½ (24½) 24¾ (24¾) 25¼” measured mid back including neck rib edge
Holiday Slipover is designed to have approx. 2¼” of positive ease
Yarn
600-720 (720) 720 (840) 840 (960) 1080 (1080) 1200 yards of bulky weight yarn, like Laxtons Sheepsoft Fibreknit Aran (75 yards per 50 gram ball)
Needles
- US#15 (10mm) 24, 32 or 40” circular needles, depending on size
- US#13 (9 mm) 16” circular needles
- US#13 (9 mm) 24” circular needles
Gauge
10 stitches x 14 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on U#15 needles, after washing and blocking
Double Split Color-Blocked Cowl
Finished Measurements
One size, approximately 22” around unstretched x 17” long unfolded
Yarn
Approx. 90 yards each in two colors of bulky or super bulky weight yarn, like Laxtons Sheepsoft Fibreknit Aran (75 yards per 50 gram ball)
Needles & Notions
- US#15 24” circular needle, or size to obtain gauge.
- 2 large locking markers
- Darning needle
Gauge
Approximately 16 stitches = 4” in pattern, unstretched, before blocking.
Approximately 12 stitches = 4” in pattern, unstretched, after blocking.
Sweater No. 21
Sizes
1 (2) 3 (4)
Finished Measurements
Circumference: 41.75 (47) 55 (62)”
Length (measured at the center front below the neckline): 17.25 (18) 19.75 (21.25)”
The pattern recommends positive ease of approximately 8-11.75” in relation to your bust circumference.
Yarn
684 (684) 821 (957) yards bulky weight yarn, like Laxtons Sheepsoft Fibreknit Aran (75 yards per 50 gram ball)
Needles
- US#13 (9mm) 32 or 40” circular needles, depending on size
- US#10.5/11 (7mm) 16” circular needles
- US#10.5/11 (7mm) 32 or 40” circular needles, depending on size
- US#8 (5mm) 16” circular needles
- US#8 (5mm) 32 or 40” circular needles, depending on size
Gauge
12 stitches x 14 rows = 4” in mesh pattern using US#13 needles
