Studio Donegal Darnie is a 4-ply fingering-weight yarn made from 100% lambswool and spun in Kilcar, County Donegal, Ireland. Each 100g hank provides approximately 450 yards (410 meters) for lightweight knitting projects, from shawls to garments and colorwork.
Choose shades for a patterned yoke, plan a lightweight wrap or explore textured stitches in a wool project. Darnie's fingering weight gives you scope for fine-gauge work; swatch and check your pattern's yardage before deciding how many hanks to order.
Yarn specifications
- Fiber: 100% lambswool.
- Yarn weight: Fingering / sock weight, category 1.
- Construction: 4-ply.
- Yardage: Approximately 450 yards / 410 meters per hank.
- Hank weight: 100g.
- Suggested needles: US 1–3 (2.25–3.25 mm).
- Listed gauge: 28 stitches per 4 inches; swatch to match your pattern.
- Origin: Ireland.
- Put-up: Hank; wind before use.
Choose your color
Listed options include 8801 Heath, 8802 Buttercup, 8804 Cobh, 8805 Garnet, 8809 Night Sky, 8810 Tristan, 8811 Pebbled Beach, 8812 Oatmeal and 8814 Charcoal. Select a shade to check its current availability.
Planning your project
Use Darnie for patterns calling for a compatible fingering-weight yarn and gauge. Shawls, lightweight sweaters, accessories and colorwork are useful starting points. Calculate quantities from your pattern's requirements rather than assuming one hank will complete a particular project.
Although described as sock weight, Darnie is 100% lambswool with no nylon listed. For socks, choose a pattern suited to pure wool and consider the intended wear and hand-wash care.
Care and winding
Hand wash with wool wash and lay flat to dry. Do not iron, bleach or tumble dry. Wind the hank into a ball or cake before knitting. If you would like Apple Yarns to wind your yarn, ask when ordering.
Frequently asked questions
What is Studio Donegal Darnie made from?
Darnie is made from 100% lambswool.
How much yarn is in each hank?
Each 100g hank contains approximately 450 yards, or 410 meters.
Is Darnie fingering or sock weight?
It is listed as fingering / sock weight, category 1, with a 4-ply construction. Sock weight describes the yarn's thickness, not a nylon content or machine-wash treatment.
What needles and gauge are suggested?
The listed needle range is US 1–3 (2.25–3.25 mm), with a listed gauge of 28 stitches per 4 inches. Adjust your needles after swatching to achieve your pattern's gauge.
Can I machine wash it?
The care instructions specify hand washing with wool wash and laying flat to dry, not machine washing.
Where is Darnie made?
The product information identifies Kilcar, County Donegal, Ireland, as its spinning location.