Exquisite DK (Double Knit) Yarn

Weight: Double Knit (DK)
Composition: 70% Baby Alpaca, 20% Grade A Mulberry Silk and 10% Cashmere
Length: 225m per 100g skein
Gauge: 22sts x 34 rows over 10cm / 4 inches on 3.75mm knitting needles

Soft, Luxurious and Effortlessly Elegant

Welcome to Market Town Yarns Exquisite DK – our indulgent hand dyed DK yarn, crafted from a luxurious blend of baby alpaca, silk and cashmere. This beautifully balanced fibre combination creates a yarn that is incredibly soft, lightweight and warm, with a gentle halo and a subtle, elegant sheen. Perfect for garments, accessories and special projects, Exquisite DK brings a refined finish to every stitch.

Why Crafters Love Our Silky DK

  • Incredibly Soft: A premium blend of baby alpaca and cashmere creates a yarn that feels wonderfully gentle against the skin, ideal for garments and accessories.
  • Elegant Sheen: The addition of silk gives a soft, natural lustre that catches the light beautifully.
  • Beautiful Drape: Light and airy with a delicate halo, this yarn creates flowing fabric with a luxurious feel.

Perfect for Your Crafting Needs

Exquisite DK is ideal for knitting sweaters, shawls, scarves and accessories, as well as lightweight garments worn close to the skin. The blend of fibres offers warmth without weight, while the silk adds strength and structure, helping your finished pieces hold their shape with a graceful drape.

What Makes Silky DK Special?

  • Approx. 225m per 100g hank: A versatile DK weight yarn with excellent yardage for a wide range of projects.
  • Recommended Needle Size: 3.5 – 4.5mm (US 4 – 7) for smooth, well-defined stitches.

Care instructions: We recommend gentle hand washing to preserve the softness and structure of the fibres. Lay flat to dry. Some slight colour bleed is normal on the first wash.

Explore our growing range of Exquisite DK hand dyed colourways, each carefully dyed in small batches to create unique, vibrant skeins like She Said Yes! and other beautifully dyed double knitting yarns.

Market Town Yarns is the in-house hand dyed yarn brand from Yarn Worx, an independent yarn shop in Suffolk, UK. At Market Town Yarns, we specialise in hand dyed yarn in the UK, creating vibrant colourways on our beautifully soft yarn bases.