Giant MicroFiber chenille yarn for fast chunky projects
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You know that itch to just make something right now, not three weeks from now? That's where Giant Chenille lives. We first pulled this yarn out of a sample box on a Tuesday afternoon, and by Wednesday morning it was already a pillow cover sitting on the couch. Fifteen metres per ball sounds short — and it is — but with a superbulky this fat, that's genuinely enough to finish a cushion front before dinner.
The MicroFiber construction is the real story here. It's incredibly plush against your hands while you're working with it, and that same softness translates into the finished piece. No scratchy fibres poking out of your cushion cover at 2am. Shedding can be a concern with chenille in general, but this one holds together well once the project is blocked or lightly steamed into shape — we haven't had complaints from anyone in our team who's made pillows with it.
Beginners, take note. Arm knitting or working with large wooden dowels or chunky needles is one of the genuinely beginner-friendly techniques out there, and Giant Chenille is made for exactly that workflow. No complex gauge swatching required. You cast on a handful of stitches, go, and you're done before the kettle boils. If you've been sitting on a craft idea but felt intimidated by "real" knitting, this is a very good place to start your first WIP.
If you want to compare your options before committing, our Amor is another superbulky that works up at a similar speed and gives a slightly different texture — great for arm-knitted scarves. The Mirabella is in the same weight category and pairs beautifully alongside Giant Chenille if you're planning a two-tone project. For something with a bit more stitch definition on chunkier needles, our Alpine (a superbulky wool-acrylic blend) gives you a firmer fabric that holds its shape differently.
Giant Chenille comes in five colorways right now — Grey, Light Camel, Black, and Cream — which covers the full range of neutral home palettes. Neutral colourways in a yarn this tactile sell out faster than we expect every winter, so if a shade is calling to you, don't sit on it.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Fiber Composition | 100% MicroFiber A fully synthetic fibre — no wool, no lanolin. Stays soft wash after wash and won't trigger wool sensitivities, making it a safe pick for home items handled by people with sensitive skin. |
| Yarn Weight | Weight 6 — SuperBulky / Roving The thickest standard weight category. Projects grow fast — we're talking rows in seconds, not minutes. Ideal for arm knitting or very large needles (25mm+). |
| Weight per Ball | 300g / 10.58oz A generous single ball. For comparison, most standard DK balls are 100g — you're getting triple that weight in one chunky package. |
| Length per Ball | 15m / 16.40yds Short yardage is normal for superbulky chenille — the yarn is so thick that 15m is plenty for a cushion front or a generous cowl. |
| Package Content | 1 ball per package Sold individually, so you can mix and match colorways without committing to multiples. |
| Brand | Ice Yarns Our own label — quality controlled from the same team that runs this shop. |
| Available Colorways | Grey, Light Camel, Black, Cream All neutrals — these mix well together and photograph beautifully for home decor projects. |
| Recommended Needle Size | Not specified For superbulky chenille this thick, most crafters use 25mm+ needles or arm-knit directly. Experiment with a short swatch first. |
| Recommended Hook Size | Not specified A 20-25mm crochet hook is a typical starting point for superbulky roving-style yarns. |
| Gauge | Not specified With arm knitting or free-form chunky projects, gauge matters less — but always do a quick swatch if sizing is critical. |
| Care Instructions | Not specified MicroFiber is typically gentle-cycle or hand-wash friendly — always test a small swatch before washing the finished piece. |
| Country of Origin | Not specified |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much Giant Chenille do I need for a throw pillow cover?
One 300g ball (15m / 16.40yds) is the right ballpark for a standard 40x40cm cushion front worked by arm or on very large needles. For a full pillow cover with a back panel, you'll want two balls. The yardage sounds tiny compared to lighter yarns, but superbulky chenille this thick covers ground fast — your stitch count per row is low and rows add up quickly. If you're making something larger, like a small lap blanket or a rectangular bolster cover, budget three to four balls and swatch loosely first just to confirm your fabric density. It's much easier to have a spare ball than to frog a half-finished project because you ran short.
Is Giant Chenille suitable for people with wool or fibre sensitivities?
Yes, it's a solid choice for sensitive skin. The yarn is 100% MicroFiber — no wool, no mohair, no animal fibre of any kind. That means no lanolin (the natural grease in wool that some people react to) and none of the fine fibre ends that make some scratchy yarns uncomfortable against bare skin. The chenille construction also helps: because the fibres are locked into the core of the yarn rather than sticking straight out, the finished fabric feels smoother than a standard chunky wool would. We'd still recommend keeping finished home items away from prolonged friction to minimise pilling over time, but for general couch cushion use it holds up well.
