Soft tweed sport yarn with wool blend — 11 colors
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There's a particular kind of frustration that hits mid-project when you realise the yarn you picked looks flat on the needles — no depth, no character, just uniform colour going round and round. That's exactly the gap Soft Tweed fills. The 30% wool content puts those little flecks of heathered colour right into the structure of the yarn, so every stitch carries texture you didn't have to engineer yourself.
At Sport weight (Fine, Type 2), this yarn sits in a sweet spot for garments. You get stitch definition crisp enough to read cables or simple lace without going all the way down to fingering territory. A gauge swatch at 3.5mm needles gives you 26 stitches and 28 rows over 10cm, which is tight enough for a fitted cardigan or a structured baby hat that holds its shape after blocking.
The 5% viscose in the blend is doing quiet work here. It softens the hand feel noticeably and adds a subtle sheen that stops the fabric from looking too rustic — useful if you want a tweed-textured project that still feels a bit refined. If you've ever frogged a sweater because the yarn split on every other stitch under your hook, you'll appreciate how the twist on this one keeps things together during long sessions. It's a genuinely beginner-friendly yarn in that respect: forgiving enough to rip back without drama.
280 metres per 100g ball means a pack of four gives you 1,120 metres total. That's comfortably enough for an adult raglan sweater in smaller sizes, or a pair of baby blanket panels with yarn left over for a matching hat. If you want to build out your stash with similar sport-weight options, Merino Gold (60% Merino, 40% acrylic) is worth looking at for projects where you want a slightly softer wool character. For baby-specific knitting where skin sensitivity is on your mind, Baby Merino is a solid neighbour in the same weight category. And if you fancy something with an ultra-soft, almost cloud-like texture to contrast against a tweed background piece, Angora Color is sitting right there in Fine weight too.
Eleven colorways — from White and Light Cream through Camel, Grey tones, and up to Tangerine Orange and Blue — means you're not stuck hunting for a colour that works. That range, combined with four balls packed together and 280m per ball, makes this one of the more straightforward stash investments for autumn and winter project queues.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Fiber Composition | 65% Acrylic, 30% Wool, 5% Viscose Wool brings warmth and natural tweed texture; acrylic adds durability and makes the yarn easier to care for; viscose softens the hand and adds a touch of drape. |
| Weight / Ply | Fine (Type 2) — Sport / Baby A lightweight yarn that works up quickly on small needles; great for garments, baby items, and detailed accessories where stitch definition matters. |
| Yardage per Ball | 280m / 306.21 yds A generous length for a sport-weight ball — four balls together give you 1,120m, enough for a small adult sweater or a full baby set. |
| Weight per Ball | 100g / 3.53oz Standard ball weight, easy to calculate how many you need by comparing to your pattern's recommended yardage. |
| Package Content | 4 balls per pack Comes in a set of four, so you start most small-to-medium projects without needing to order additional balls separately. |
| Recommended Needle Size | 3.5mm A fairly fine needle that produces a firm, well-defined fabric — ideal for garments that need structure and won't stretch out with wear. |
| Recommended Hook Size | Not specified For crochet, a 3.5–4mm hook is generally a reasonable starting point for a Fine/Sport yarn — always work a gauge swatch first. |
| Gauge | 26 stitches x 28 rows over 10cm x 10cm (4" x 4") on 3.5mm needles A tight gauge that gives you a dense, structured fabric — check this against your pattern before casting on a whole garment. |
| Care Instructions | Not specified With 30% wool in the blend, treat it gently — hand wash in cool water or check the ball band for any machine-wash guidance before laundering. |
| Dye Lot / Colorway Notes | Not specified Buy enough balls from the same order to finish your project — dye lots can vary between production runs and spotting a difference mid-knit is no fun. |
| Country of Origin | Not specified Not listed on the product page — contact us if this detail matters for your project. |
| Brand | Ice Yarns Our own label — we quality-check these before they go into the warehouse. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much Soft Tweed do I need to knit an adult sweater?
It depends on the pattern and your size, but as a rough guide: a women's small-to-medium raglan or pullover typically needs around 900–1,100 metres in Sport weight. One pack of four balls gives you 1,120 metres, so you're right on the edge for a size small — buying a five-ball buffer pack is smart if you're knitting a medium or above, or if your pattern calls for any colourwork sections. Baby cardigans and tops come in well under 400m, meaning one pack covers the main piece plus trims easily. Always check the yardage your specific pattern recommends and add about 10% for swatching and any surprise frogging. It's much less stressful than running short two sleeves in.
Is Soft Tweed suitable for baby knits given the wool content?
The 30% wool content is real wool, so it's worth thinking about. Superwash-treated wools are softer against infant skin, and this yarn doesn't specify that treatment, so we'd suggest it more for baby accessories like hats, booties, or blanket borders rather than anything worn directly against a newborn's body all day. If your little one (or their parent) has shown sensitivity to wool in the past, check by holding the yarn against the inner wrist before committing to a full project. For a fully baby-safe Fine/Sport option with no wool, our Baby Merino or Baby Design lines are worth a look instead.
