Glittery worsted acrylic yarn with metallic lurex shimmer
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You know that feeling when you're knitting a winter hat and you just want it to do something — a little glint, a little drama, without having to hold two yarns together or babysit a delicate metallic thread that splits every third row? That's exactly the gap Saver Glitz fills. The lurex is spun right into the structure of the yarn, so it behaves like a regular worsted and doesn't fight you.
At worsted weight with 250 metres per ball, each pack of two gives you roughly 546 yards to work with. That's a comfortable margin for a cosy ribbed hat, a sparkly cowl, or a small wrap without counting every last stitch. Beginners will find the weight forgiving — stitches are easy to see and easy to count, which matters when you're still getting your tension sorted.
Pilling is a fair question with any acrylic-blend yarn. Because the lurex is twisted in rather than loosely wrapped, Saver Glitz holds together well under a crochet hook too. If you've ever frogged a sparkly project because the metallic thread was snagging and shredding, this one's a noticeably different experience. The acrylic base keeps it consistent stitch to stitch.
For a purely understated worsted look alongside it, our Favorite yarn is a go-to plain acrylic at the same weight — great if you want to alternate glittery and matte rounds in the same project. If you'd prefer a lighter-weight shimmer option for finer accessories, Magic Glitz carries a similar lurex twist in a DK weight with more yardage per ball. And for a solid stash-building acrylic at DK that holds double beautifully with Saver Glitz, Gonca is worth keeping nearby.
The Light Lilac colourway is the kind of soft, cool-toned purple that photographs really well and works across autumn through spring. Two balls at 150gr each is a straightforward value proposition — you're getting a substantial, project-ready quantity in one purchase, with shimmer built right in.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Fiber Composition | 90% Acrylic, 10% Metallic Lurex Durable acrylic base with a glitter thread spun in — shimmers without the scratchiness of a pure metallic yarn. |
| Weight / Ply | 4 Medium: Worsted, Afghan, Aran Classic worsted weight — knits up quickly and suits a wide range of projects from hats to blanket squares. |
| Yardage per Ball | 250m / 273.40 yds Two balls per pack gives you ~546 yards total — enough for a hat, cowl, or small shawlette. |
| Weight per Ball | 150gr / 5.29oz Generous ball size; the 2-ball pack totals 300gr, which is a solid amount for most accessories. |
| Package Contents | 2 balls per package Sold as a set of two — good value and avoids dye-lot worries for a single project. |
| Brand | Ice Yarns Our own label — we know this yarn inside out because we use it ourselves. |
| Recommended Needle Size | Not specified For worsted weight, a starting point of 5mm–6mm is typical — always knit a gauge swatch to confirm. |
| Recommended Hook Size | Not specified A 5mm–6mm hook is a reasonable starting point for worsted; adjust to your tension. |
| Gauge | Not specified Swatch before you commit to a sized garment — worsted blends can vary by crafter. |
| Care Instructions | Not specified Check the ball band on arrival; most acrylic-lurex blends are hand-wash or cool machine-wash safe. |
| Available Colourway | Light Lilac A cool, soft purple — check the product page for the full range of available shades. |
| Country of Origin | Not specified Not listed on the label data available to us. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much Saver Glitz do I need to knit or crochet a hat?
A standard adult beanie in worsted weight typically uses somewhere between 100 and 200 yards depending on the stitch pattern, yarn weight on the denser side, and how deep you make the hat. Saver Glitz gives you 273 yards per ball, so a single ball is usually plenty for one adult-sized hat with yarn to spare. The two-ball pack (around 546 yards total) covers you for two hats, a hat-and-cowl set, or a hat with a generous ribbed brim and some leftover for another small project. If you're making a kids' hat, one ball stretches even further — comfortably two small beanies from a single 150gr ball.
Is a metallic lurex yarn like this suitable for beginners?
Honestly, yes — more than most people expect. The lurex in Saver Glitz is spun into the acrylic core rather than being a separate thread wrapped around it, which means it tracks with the yarn instead of sliding around or catching awkwardly on your needle. Worsted weight is already one of the friendlier weights to learn on because the stitches are big enough to see clearly and easy to count after a row is done. The one thing to keep in mind: metallic fibres can make it slightly harder to frog back if you drop a stitch and need to tink a few rows, so working slowly and checking your stitch count regularly is good practice while you're getting comfortable.
