{"product_id":"dmc-happy-cotton-dk-8-ply-cotton-yarn-20g","title":"DMC Happy Cotton DK \/ 8 Ply Cotton Yarn 20g","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"dsc26\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.dsc26{color:#263930;font:16px\/1.65 Arial,sans-serif;max-width:1120px;margin:auto}.dsc26 *{box-sizing:border-box}.dsc26 h2,.dsc26 h3{color:#263930;line-height:1.2}.dsc26 h2{font-size:clamp(25px,3vw,38px);margin:0 0 18px}.dsc26 h3{font-size:21px;margin:0 0 12px}.dsc26 p{margin:0 0 16px}.dsc26 section{margin:36px 0}.dsc26 .hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:30px;align-items:center;background:#f4f2ec;border-radius:18px;padding:32px}.dsc26 .hero img{width:100%;height:auto;max-height:460px;object-fit:contain;border-radius:12px;background:white}.dsc26 .eyebrow{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1.4px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:#486251}.dsc26 .lead{font-size:18px}.dsc26 .facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:10px;margin:20px 0}.dsc26 .facts div{background:#29483b;color:white;border-radius:10px;padding:18px 12px;text-align:center}.dsc26 .facts strong{display:block;font-size:23px;line-height:1.2}.dsc26 .facts span{font-size:13px}.dsc26 .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px}.dsc26 .card{border:1px solid #d8dfd8;border-radius:12px;padding:22px;background:white}.dsc26 .colours{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px}.dsc26 .shade{margin:0;border:1px solid #d8dfd8;border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;background:white}.dsc26 .shade img{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain}.dsc26 .shade figcaption{padding:10px;font-size:13px;line-height:1.4}.dsc26 .shade strong{display:block}.dsc26 .tablewrap{overflow-x:auto;border:1px solid #d8dfd8;border-radius:12px}.dsc26 table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0}.dsc26 th,.dsc26 td{padding:12px 15px;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid #e1e6e0;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}.dsc26 th{background:#eef2ec}.dsc26 .note{background:#eef2ec;border-left:4px solid #688b72;padding:20px;margin:22px 0;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0}.dsc26 .small{font-size:14px;color:#566459}.dsc26 a{color:#285a42;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}.dsc26 .button{display:inline-block;background:#29483b;color:#fff!important;padding:12px 19px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:bold}.dsc26 details{border-bottom:1px solid #d8dfd8;padding:16px 0}.dsc26 summary{font-weight:bold;cursor:pointer}.dsc26 details p{margin:12px 0 0}.dsc26 ul{padding-left:22px}.dsc26 li{margin:7px 0}.dsc26 .projectimg{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;background:#f5f4ef;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:16px}@media(max-width:650px){.dsc26 .hero{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:22px}.dsc26 .grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.dsc26 .facts{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.dsc26 .colours{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}.dsc26 th,.dsc26 td{padding:9px}.dsc26 section{margin:28px 0}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"hero\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eDMC Happy Cotton · DK \/ 8 ply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLittle balls.\u003cbr\u003ePlenty of character.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eBuild a colourful world of crochet animals, tiny flowers and handmade gifts with soft, 100% cotton yarn in practical 20g balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 30-shade selection brings together useful neutrals, gentle pastels and bright accents, so you can choose just the colours your project needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"button\" href=\"#dsc26-happy-colours\"\u003eExplore the 30 colours\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy760.jpg?v=1791102392\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton in 760 Flamingo\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"facts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone ball\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e43m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapprox. per ball\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecotton\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDK \/ 8 ply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyarn weight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually:\u003c\/strong\u003e the price is for one 20g ball in your selected colour.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMade for colourful details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAmigurumi \u0026amp; little toys\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall balls make it easy to collect separate shades for faces, paws, clothing and embroidered details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlowers \u0026amp; decorations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix bright petals, leafy greens and soft neutrals for crochet flowers, garlands and seasonal ornaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall gifts \u0026amp; accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry mini pouches, appliqué and other projects written for cotton DK. Check the pattern metreage before choosing your quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection id=\"dsc26-happy-colours\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eChoose your palette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e30 colours for small, joyful projects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"colours\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy756.jpg?v=1791102360\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 756 Currant Bun\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e756\u003c\/strong\u003eCurrant Bun\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy757.jpg?v=1791102369\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 757 Moonbeam\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e757\u003c\/strong\u003eMoonbeam\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy758.jpg?v=1791102376\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 758 School Days\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e758\u003c\/strong\u003eSchool Days\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy759.jpg?v=1791102384\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 759 Pebble\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e759\u003c\/strong\u003ePebble\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy760.jpg?v=1791102392\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 760 Flamingo\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e760\u003c\/strong\u003eFlamingo\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy761.jpg?v=1791102404\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 761 Dolly\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e761\u003c\/strong\u003eDolly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy762.jpg?v=1791102415\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 762 Shower\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e762\u003c\/strong\u003eShower\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy764.jpg?v=1791102422\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 764 Piggy\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e764\u003c\/strong\u003ePiggy\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy765.jpg?v=1791102430\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 765 Bath Time\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e765\u003c\/strong\u003eBath Time\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy769.jpg?v=1791102440\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 769 Unicorn\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e769\u003c\/strong\u003eUnicorn\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy770.jpg?v=1791102476\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 770 Lemonade\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e770\u003c\/strong\u003eLemonade\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy771.jpg?v=1791102484\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 771 Buttercup\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e771\u003c\/strong\u003eButtercup\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy773.jpg?v=1791102495\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 773 Sandcastle\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e773\u003c\/strong\u003eSandcastle\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy775.jpg?v=1791102504\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 775 Liquorice\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e775\u003c\/strong\u003eLiquorice\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy776_7273e915-431e-426e-b2ab-656b42c9c2e0.jpg?v=1791102523\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 776 Biscuit\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e776\u003c\/strong\u003eBiscuit\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy777.jpg?v=1791102531\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 777 Cookie\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e777\u003c\/strong\u003eCookie\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy779.jpg?v=1791102540\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 779 Fizz\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e779\u003c\/strong\u003eFizz\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy780.jpg?v=1791102549\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 780 Treetop\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e780\u003c\/strong\u003eTreetop\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy781.jpg?v=1791102556\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 781 Wicket\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e781\u003c\/strong\u003eWicket\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy783.jpg?v=1791102564\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 783 Squeaky\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e783\u003c\/strong\u003eSqueaky\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy784.jpg?v=1791102586\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 784 Seaside\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e784\u003c\/strong\u003eSeaside\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy786.jpg?v=1791102594\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 786 Yacht\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e786\u003c\/strong\u003eYacht\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy787.jpg?v=1791102602\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 787 Sundae\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e787\u003c\/strong\u003eSundae\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy790.jpg?v=1791102609\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 790 Ketchup\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e790\u003c\/strong\u003eKetchup\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy792.jpg?v=1791102618\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 792 Juicy\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e792\u003c\/strong\u003eJuicy\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy793.jpg?v=1791102625\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 793 Sorbet\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e793\u003c\/strong\u003eSorbet\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy795.jpg?v=1791102633\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 795 Giggle\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e795\u003c\/strong\u003eGiggle\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy801.jpg?v=1791102641\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 801 Melba\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e801\u003c\/strong\u003eMelba\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy803.jpg?v=1791102649\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 803 Toffee\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e803\u003c\/strong\u003eToffee\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"shade\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/happy805.jpg?v=1791102660\" alt=\"DMC Happy Cotton 20g yarn - 805 Chocolate\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e805\u003c\/strong\u003eChocolate\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"small\"\u003eUse the colour selector above to choose your shade. Screen settings and dye lots can affect colour; the shade number is your best reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYarn details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tablewrap\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFibre\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% cotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBall size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20g · approximately 43 metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble knitting (DK) \/ 8 ply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eKnitting needles\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4mm recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCrochet hook\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3mm recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eReference knitting tension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 stitches × 28 rows over 10 × 10cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelicate machine wash at 40°C; air dry. Do not bleach, tumble dry or iron.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"small\"\u003eFollow your pattern’s hook or needle size and tension. Amigurumi often needs a firm fabric; make a small sample and check that stuffing does not show between stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlan your colours before you start\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork out the metreage for each shade separately, divide by 43 and round up to a whole ball. Allow for swatching and any extra length or changes to the design. Buying the full project quantity together helps keep dye lots consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor toys intended for young children, choose secure embroidered features and follow the pattern’s age-appropriate construction advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this suitable for knitting as well as crochet?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. DMC recommends 4mm knitting needles and a 3mm crochet hook. Your chosen pattern and swatch determine the size you should use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow many balls do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat depends on the project and the amount of each colour. Each ball contains approximately 43m; use the quantities or metreage given in your pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre a pattern, hook or stuffing included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for yarn only. 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