Crazy Sexy Wool is Wool and the Gang's iconic super chunky yarn: soft 100% wool in a generous 200g ball. The bold scale makes every stitch easy to see and every project grow quickly, giving beginners and experienced makers an exceptionally satisfying way to create.
Soft wool, maximum texture
Super chunky yarn changes the pace of making. Large stitches are easier to identify, rows build quickly and even a simple pattern creates a bold finished piece with real presence.
Crazy Sexy Wool is warm yet breathable, making it a natural choice for statement beanies, scarves, sweaters, snoods, bags and blankets. Wool and the Gang describes the fibre as natural, renewable and biodegradable, while the generous scale keeps the experience fun.
Choose a project to suit your time and confidence. These Direct Sewing patterns specify Crazy Sexy Wool, so the recommended ball quantity and tool sizes are easy to plan.
A quick chunky hat with garter, moss or twisted-rib stitch options, letting the project grow with your confidence.
A bold roll-neck sweater with balloon sleeves, ribbed trims and the dramatic structure of super chunky wool.
A generous, cosy first blanket made with straightforward crochet techniques and a satisfyingly oversized finish.
Heritage Green
Ivory White
Midnight Blue
Rocky Grey
Select your preferred available colour using the options above the product description. Screen settings can affect how colours appear.
Beginner-friendly ridges create a plush, squishy fabric for scarves, blankets and simple accessories.
Alternating knit and purl stitches add bold, balanced texture that reads beautifully at this scale.
A strong vertical texture ideal for chunky hats, cuffs and garment trims with comfortable stretch.
Large hooks and simple stitches make bags, throws and home projects grow quickly with dramatic structure.
| Brand | Wool and the Gang |
|---|---|
| Yarn | Crazy Sexy Wool |
| Weight | Super chunky / approximately 4 WPI |
| Composition | 100% wool in the current solid Direct Sewing colours |
| Ball size | 200g |
| Length | 80m / approximately 87yd |
| Suggested knitting needles | 10-25mm (US 15-50) |
| Suggested crochet hook | 10-25mm |
| Tension | 8 stitches x 10 rows in stocking stitch on 12mm needles |
| Works well with | Twisted rib, moss stitch, linen stitch and garter stitch |
Yes. The super chunky weight makes individual stitches easy to see and projects grow quickly. The Happy Daze Beanie and Oh So Quiet Blanket both include beginner-friendly options.
The Happy Daze Beanie needs just 1 ball. For larger projects, the Sometimes Sweater uses 6-7 balls depending on size, while the Oh So Quiet Blanket uses 10 balls.
Yes. Wool and the Gang suggests 10-25mm crochet hooks, depending on the fabric and pattern. The Oh So Quiet Blanket uses a 15mm hook and beginner crochet techniques.
The general suggested range is 10-25mm. Always follow your pattern: for example, the Happy Daze Beanie uses 12mm needles, while the Sometimes Sweater uses both 12mm and 15mm needles.
The current solid colours on this Direct Sewing listing are 100% wool. Wool and the Gang's Funfetti colours use 95% wool and 5% viscose flecks, so check the selected colour if those variants are added in future.
No. Crazy Sexy Wool is hand wash only. Use cold water no warmer than 30°C, handle gently and dry the finished piece flat.
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