Chunky acrylic-polyamide yarn for fast cosy knits
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You know that feeling when you spot a yarn on the shelf and your hands just have to touch it? That's Perez. The roving-style construction gives it that irresistibly squishy, almost cloud-like look, and at SuperBulky weight you'll be casting off a finished cowl before your second cup of tea goes cold. Seriously — 110 metres total across two balls goes a long way when your needles are chunky.
The blend here is 65% Acrylic and 35% Polyamide (that's nylon, basically). Acrylic keeps the cost down and the colours bright; the polyamide is the unsung hero that fights pilling and adds just enough strength so the yarn doesn't go fuzzy and sad after a few wears. If you've ever frogged a chunky project because the yarn started splitting or shedding all over your lap, the nylon content in Perez is your answer to that particular frustration.
Beginners, this one's for you too. SuperBulky weight is forgiving — individual stitches are easy to see, mistakes are easy to spot and fix before you're twenty rows deep, and the fast progress keeps motivation high. A simple 2x2 rib scarf or a single-stitch blanket square makes a satisfying first big project. For something with a bit more structure, our Alpine is a lovely SuperBulky wool-acrylic option at 45% Wool / 55% Acrylic that sits in the same weight class and works beautifully alongside Perez for contrast stripes.
Two balls come in the pack — 185g each, 60 yards each — and right now Perez is available in Pink and Powder Pink, both soft and wearable tones that make it genuinely giftable. If you want to build out a chunky stash across a few different textures, take a look at Alpine Alpaca (SuperBulky, 30% Alpaca blend — that extra floof is real) or the plain-spun Sale Plain, which shares Perez's exact 65% Acrylic / 35% Polyamide makeup and is a great WIP companion if you need a smooth-spun yarn alongside a roving one. With two colourways in the outlet right now, Perez won't hang around — grab both shades if a colour-blocked hat is on your project list.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Fiber Composition | 65% Acrylic, 35% Polyamide Acrylic keeps the yarn affordable and colourfast; the polyamide (nylon) adds durability and helps resist pilling over time. |
| Yarn Weight | 6 SuperBulky — Bulky, Roving The chunkiest standard weight category. Fast to knit or crochet, and very forgiving for beginners who want to see quick progress. |
| Yardage per Ball | 55m / 60.15yds per ball (110m / ~120yds total per pack) SuperBulky yarn covers more fabric per metre than thinner weights — 120 yards total is enough for a chunky hat or a snug cowl. |
| Weight per Ball | 185g / 6.53oz per ball (370g / ~13oz total per pack) Hefty balls mean fewer joins in your project — great news when you're working in chunky rib or a simple garter stitch throw. |
| Package Contents | 2 balls per pack Both balls are from the same production run, so you won't have dye lot headaches mid-project. |
| Available Colourways | Pink, Powder Pink Both are soft, wearable tones — Powder Pink is noticeably lighter and works well for colour-blocked or striped designs. |
| Recommended Needle Size | Not specified For SuperBulky roving yarns like this, 12mm–15mm needles or a 10mm–12mm crochet hook are a typical starting point — always knit a gauge swatch first. |
| Gauge | Not specified Gauge will vary depending on your needle or hook size and personal tension — a quick swatch is especially important at this weight. |
| Care Instructions | Not specified Acrylic-heavy blends are generally machine washable on a gentle/cool cycle — check the ball band for confirmation before washing. |
| Country of Origin | Not specified |
| Brand | Ice Yarns Made by Ice Yarns, available exclusively through iceyarns.com. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much Perez yarn do I need for a chunky cowl or hat?
One pack (two balls, roughly 120 yards total) is enough for a generously sized adult cowl worked in a simple knit-or-crochet stitch at SuperBulky gauge — think something about 60cm in circumference and 25cm tall. For a beanie-style hat you'll likely use one ball plus a bit of the second, so the pack gives you a comfortable margin without waste. A large lap blanket is a different story: at this weight and yardage you'd want at least four to six packs depending on the finished dimensions, so work out your stitch count on a swatch first and multiply up. SuperBulky goes fast, which is the whole point — but do the maths before you buy so you're not stuck short mid-project.
Is Perez yarn suitable for people with sensitive skin?
Perez is 65% Acrylic and 35% Polyamide, so there's no wool or animal fibre in it at all — which is good news for anyone who finds wool scratchy or has a lanolin sensitivity. Acrylic yarns vary a lot in softness depending on the manufacturing process, and at SuperBulky roving weight this one is noticeably soft to the touch rather than scratchy. That said, everyone's skin reacts differently, and a roving-style yarn does sit against the skin differently than a tightly spun one. If you're making something worn directly against the neck or for someone with known sensitivities, it's always worth knitting a small test swatch and wearing it for a day before committing to the full project.
