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The fibre categories span cotton, wool, alpaca, mohair, silk and synthetic yarns. Shoppers can also browse by recommended needle size, from fine yarns to larger-needle options. This offers a practical way to reduce a broad selection when planning a garment, an accessory or a home project.

A catalogue built around making

Kukuk's yarn and tool selection is supported by a brand directory with names such as Hjertegarn, Holst Garn, Lang Yarns, Mayflower, Järbo and Ístex. Needle and hook brands include KnitPro, Addi and Clover. The range reflects a shop that brings several producers together rather than a single yarn manufacturer's collection.

Its project sections include patterns and knitting kits. Beyond standard needles and hooks, the tool categories cover Tunisian crochet hooks, blocking equipment and yarn winding tools. These can be relevant at different stages of a project, from preparing a skein to finishing the fabric.

Using needle size as a starting point

Browsing by needle size is helpful, but it does not establish whether two yarns are interchangeable. The needle recommendation describes one suggested use; a pattern may need a tighter or looser fabric.

For a substitution, compare fibre content and length per unit of weight, then test the pattern's stitch at the required gauge. Pay particular attention to surface texture when changing from a smooth yarn to mohair or another fuzzy fibre. When buying interchangeable needle parts, also check that tips and cables belong to a compatible system.