Wool and the Gang
Bold chunky yarns and all-in-one kits
Wool and the Gang began in London in 2008 with a goal of making knitting feel modern and fashionable. It is known for bold chunky yarns in many colours and for easy-to-follow knitting kits that bundle yarn, pattern and tools. Its range spans wool, alpaca, mohair, cotton and raffia, with a lot of beginner-friendly projects.
- Founded2008
- FromLondon, England
- On our shelves11 lines listed below
- Maker's sitewoolandthegang.com
Wool and the Gang
Yarns
Crazy Sexy Wool
Thick, springy wool that grows quickly into cosy accessories and sweaters. A signature yarn of the brand and an easy first chunky project.
- Put-up
- 80 m (87 yd) per 200 g
- Needles
- US 15-50 (10-25 mm mm)
- Gauge
- 8 sts x 10 rows on 12 mm needles
- Colours
- 44
- Care
- Hand wash cold only (max 30C), use delicates detergent, squeeze gently, roll in towel, dry flat
- Best for
- Fast chunky hats, snoods, scarves, sweaters, bags and blankets; beginner friendly
Alpachino Merino
A very soft merino and baby alpaca blend in a gently twisted chunky weight, easy to knit and pleasant against skin.
- Put-up
- 100 m (110 yd) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 10.5-11 (6.5-8 mm mm)
- Gauge
- 13 sts x 18 rows per 10 cm
- Colours
- 24
- Care
- Hand wash cold only (max 25C), use delicates detergent, dry flat
- Best for
- Soft sweaters, cardigans, beanies and bandanas; year-round; beginners
Shiny Happy Cotton
A lustrous, smooth cotton with good drape, suited to warm-weather garments and children's items.
- Put-up
- 142 m (155 yd) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 4-11 (3.5-8 mm mm)
- Colours
- 38
- Care
- Hand wash cold only (max 30C), use delicates detergent, squeeze gently, roll in towel, dry flat
- Best for
- Summer sweaters, dresses, accessories and baby/kids wear
Feeling Good Yarn
A fluffy, brushed alpaca blend that stays light and is soft enough to wear close to the skin.
- Put-up
- 130 m (142 yd) per 50 g
- Needles
- US 8-11 (5-8 mm mm)
- Gauge
- 17 sts x 25 rows on 5 mm needles
- Colours
- 22
- Care
- Hand wash cold only (max 30C), use delicates detergent, squeeze gently, roll in towel, dry flat
- Best for
- Lightweight but warm roll necks, snoods, scarves and hats
Take Care Mohair
A halo-soft kid mohair blend that knits lacy on bigger needles and denser on smaller ones; Responsible Mohair Standard certified.
- Put-up
- 100 m (109 yd) per 50 g
- Needles
- US 10.5-19 (6.5-15 mm mm)
- Colours
- 17
- Care
- Hand wash cold only (max 30C), use delicates detergent, squeeze gently, roll in towel, dry flat; shake or brush when dry to restore pile
- Best for
- Airy layering sweaters, cardigans, hats, scarves; quick one-ball hats or cowls
Lil' Crazy Sexy Wool
A slightly lighter-weight sibling of Crazy Sexy Wool: the same springy wool with less bulk, good for sweaters and cardigans.
- Put-up
- 80 m (87 yd) per 100 g
- Needles
- US 11 (8 mm mm)
- Gauge
- 11.5 sts x 15 rows
- Colours
- 25
- Care
- Hand wash cold only (max 30C), use delicates detergent, squeeze gently, roll in towel, dry flat
- Best for
- Winter sweaters, cardigans and accessories with body but less bulk; beginner friendly
Wool and the Gang
Project Kits
Counting Stars Blanket Kit
A small baby blanket worked in garter and stocking stitch with The One Merino.
- Best for
- Baby gift
- Details
- Intermediate knitting kit; 56 x 76 cm (22 x 30 in); about 22 hours; learn garter and stocking stitch. Includes 6 balls The One Merino (100% merino, 72 m/50 g, machine washable at 40C), pattern, optional 5 mm (US 8) 100 cm circular needles, sewing needle.
Sometimes Sweater Kit
A roll-neck sweater with balloon sleeves and ribbed trim, knit in Lil' Crazy Sexy Wool.
- Best for
- Confident beginners, quick sweater
- Details
- Easy knitting kit; sizes 1-4; about 12 hours; learn stocking stitch and 1x1 rib. Includes 6-7 balls Crazy Sexy Wool (by size), pattern, optional 12 mm (US 17) and 15 mm (US 19) needles. Page lists Crazy Sexy Wool; photo shows Lil' Crazy Sexy Wool.
Carmen Scarf Kit
A large bandana-style scarf in 1x1 rib using Lil' Alpachino Merino.
- Best for
- Accessory, gift
- Details
- Easy knitting kit; 100 x 30 cm (39 x 12 in); about 12 hours; learn 1x1 rib. Includes 3 balls Lil Alpachino Merino (90 m/50 g), pattern, optional 4 mm (US 6) needles, sewing needle.
Super Duper Sweater Kit
A striped stocking-stitch sweater in self-striping Feeling Good Stripe yarn.
- Best for
- First sweater
- Details
- Beginner knitting kit; sizes 1-4; about 24 hours; learn stocking stitch. Includes 6-8 balls Feeling Good Stripe (by size), pattern, optional 6.5 mm (US 10.5) needles, sewing needle, sew-in label.
Lana Sweater Kit
A three-colour striped summer sweater with ribbed trim in The One Cotton.
- Best for
- Summer knitting
- Details
- Intermediate knitting kit; sizes 1-4; about 40 hours; learn 1x1 rib and stocking stitch. Includes The One Cotton (recycled cotton, linen, Tencel; 100 m/100 g) in 3 colours, pattern, optional 3.5 mm (US 4) and 4 mm (US 6) 100 cm circular needles, sewing needle.
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