Stylecraft Softie Chunky – Lightweight Chunky Knitting Yarn

A wonderfully soft, lightweight chunky yarn that’s been a firm favourite at Yarn Etc for years – and now with lovely new colours to enjoy!

Stylecraft Softie Chunky is one of those brilliant, dependable yarns that we keep coming back to. With its lovely blend of 80% premium acrylic and 20% wool, it offers warmth, softness and practicality, making it a fantastic choice for everyday knitting and crochet projects.

Despite being a chunky yarn, Softie Chunky has a surprisingly light and airy feel, making it particularly good for relaxed, oversized garments without adding unnecessary weight.

And with an impressive 170 metres per 100g ball, you get excellent meterage for a chunky yarn, making it an economical choice for everything from cosy jumpers and cardigans to scarves, hats and home accessories.

Why We Love Stylecraft Softie Chunky

• Lightweight and airy – ideal for comfortable, relaxed garments.
• Excellent meterage – approximately 170 metres per 100g ball, giving you plenty of yarn for your money.
• Practical wool and acrylic blend – combines the warmth of wool with the versatility of premium acrylic.
• Beautiful stitch definition – particularly lovely for cables, textured stitches and simple stocking stitch.
• Versatile chunky weight – perfect for cosy garments, accessories and home projects.
• A fabulous choice of colours – including some lovely new shades to freshen up your next project.

What Can You Make with Stylecraft Softie Chunky?

Softie Chunky is a wonderfully versatile yarn, suitable for a wide range of knitting and crochet projects.

It’s particularly lovely for oversized jumpers, relaxed cardigans, cosy winter accessories and textured knits. Its excellent stitch definition makes it a great choice for cable patterns, while the soft, airy texture gives even simple designs a beautiful finish.

There’s also a fantastic selection of Stylecraft Softie Chunky knitting patterns, making it easy to find inspiration for your next project.

Fiona Says

“Softie Chunky is a proper workhorse of a yarn, and I mean that in the nicest possible way! We’ve stocked it for years at Yarn Etc because it’s reliable, versatile and just a really good yarn.

I particularly love the meterage – 170 metres in a 100g ball is excellent for a chunky yarn – and the wool and acrylic blend gives you a lovely balance of warmth and practicality.

It’s one of those yarns that quietly gets on with the job, produces lovely results and never really goes out of fashion. And now we’ve got some gorgeous new colours too!”

Yarn Details

• Brand: Stylecraft
• Yarn: Softie Chunky
• Weight: Chunky
• Composition: 80% Premium Acrylic, 20% Wool
• Ball Weight: 100g
• Length: Approximately 170 metres
• Recommended Knitting Needles: 6mm–7mm
• Recommended Crochet Hook: 6mm–7mm
• Tension on 6mm needles: 14 stitches × 20 rows
• Tension on 7mm needles: 14 stitches × 18 rows

We always recommend knitting a tension square before starting a garment to ensure the best fit.

Whether you’re knitting a cosy cardigan, a beautifully textured jumper or a quick winter accessory, Stylecraft Softie Chunky is a reliable favourite that deserves its place in any yarn stash.