Knitting with ASTRA

Astra – Add a Spark of Shimmer to Your Knitting

Sometimes all a project needs is a little sparkle – and that’s where Astra comes in. Like a shooting star across the night sky, this remarkable yarn brings a subtle yet captivating glint of precious silver or gold to your knitting. Designed to be held alongside your favourite yarns, Astra transforms even the simplest stitches into something extraordinary.

First Impressions

At first glance, Astra has a slightly rustic, metallic look – but on the needles, it surprises with an unexpectedly soft and pleasant handle. The shimmer is tasteful, never garish, and it works particularly well when paired with fluffy mohair or used to highlight ribbed borders and edgings. The effect is sophisticated, elegant, and wonderfully versatile.

Perfect For

Adding shimmer to mohair projects, creating elegant ribbed borders, highlighting accessories, and elevating everyday knits into something special.

Yarn Composition

• 60% Polyester (Metallic)
• 40% Nylon

Yarn Information

• Length: ~550m
• Ball Weight: 25g
• Yarn Weight: N/A (to be held with other yarns)
• Recommended Needles: N/A – designed to be knit with other yarns
• Tension: N/A
• Washing: Hand-wash at 30˚C – wool detergent, no softener

Final Verdict

Astra is the perfect way to bring understated glamour to your knitting. Its shimmering tones add depth and sophistication, while its soft handle makes it a pleasure to work with. Whether you want to highlight details or give an entire garment a touch of magic, Astra is your go-to companion for projects that deserve to shine.