£11.99 at johnlewis.com There are some lovely acrylic super chunky yarns out there – and this one from Hobbycraft is one of our favourites. We particularly love the Shell shade – it works perfectly to ...

Made with 100% merino wool, it's perfect to knit or crochet into a cosy winter jumper. Another great basic chunky acrylic choice is this one from Hobbycraft. It comes in 12 lovely colours and is ...