We’re thrilled to have the gorgeous breed-specific British wool yarns of Baa Ram Ewe now available in our Alexandria store!
Meet the dashing DK weight Donegal Twists!
This intriguing 2-ply yarn twists together worsted-spun British wool with woolen-spun Donegal Merino for the perfect balance of strength, softness, and delightfully tweedy colors. Designed by the Baa Ram Ewe team, Donegal Twists is spun in Kilcar, Ireland, at the Donegal Yarns woollen mill, in plump 100-gram skeins perfect for cozy sweaters and accessories!
Yarn Details
- DK weight
- 28% British wool, 72% Donegal Merino wool
- 295 yards (270 meters) per 100-gram skein
- US #6 (4mm) needles or G/6 (4mm) crochet hook
- 21 stitches & 28 rows = 4”
- Hand wash, dry flat
- $29.95, available in-store only
Pattern Picks
Lifford
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6); to fit 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58″.
Yarn
5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists (28% British wool, 72% Donegal Merino; 295 yds/270 m per 100g skein)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
21 stitches & 28 rows = 4” on US#6 (4mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.
Max Tank Top
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5); finished circumference 34¼, (37½, 42¼, 46¾, 51½)”, suggested positive ease 1-3″.
Yarn
2 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists (28% British wool, 72% Donegal Merino; 295 yds/270 m per 100g skein)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
19 stitches & 27 rows = 4” on US#6 (4mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.
Centerfall Pullover
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9); finished circumference 39.5 (42, 46.5, 50.5, 54.5) (59, 63, 67.5, 71.5)”, suggested positive ease 10-12″.
Yarn
3 (3, 3, 4, 4) (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists (28% British wool, 72% Donegal Merino; 295 yds/270 m per 100g skein)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
19 stitches & 28 rows = 4” on US#7 (4.5mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.
Quartz Line
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4); finished circumference 19 (22, 25, 28)”, front depth 13.5 (15, 16.5, 18)”.
Yarn
MC, CC: 1 skein each Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists (28% British wool, 72% Donegal Merino; 295 yds/270 m per 100g skein)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
15 stitches & 14 rows = 4” on US#6 (4mm) needles in garter stitch, after wet blocking.
Ardara
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6); to fit 32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54″.
Yarn
4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists (28% British wool, 72% Donegal Merino; 295 yds/270 m per 100g skein)
Gauge & Suggested Needles
21 stitches & 28 rows = 4” on US#6 (4mm) needles in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking.
