CLOUD FUNKY – The Joyful Side of CLOUD
Few yarns have captured knitters' imaginations quite like CLOUD by LANGYARNS. Its extraordinary softness, feather-light feel and beautiful colour transitions have made it one of the most talked-about yarns in recent years.
CLOUD FUNKY takes everything knitters love about the original and turns up the volume. Built on the same wonderfully soft base of extrafine merino wool and nylon, this special edition introduces vibrant rainbow-inspired colour combinations that feel playful, energetic and full of personality.
The result is a yarn that remains unmistakably CLOUD, but with an extra dose of fun.
First Impressions
The first thing that strikes you is the colour. CLOUD FUNKY feels cheerful from the moment you pick it up. Bright shades blend and flow together, creating colour transitions that feel spontaneous and uplifting.
Yet beneath the colourful exterior remains everything that made CLOUD so popular. The yarn is incredibly soft, light and airy, producing fabrics that feel almost weightless despite their warmth.
As the colours unfold across the knitting, every row brings a new surprise. It is the sort of yarn that makes you smile while you knit.
Why It Works
CLOUD FUNKY succeeds because it combines exceptional comfort with bold colour. The 90% extrafine merino wool provides softness, elasticity and warmth, while the nylon adds durability and helps maintain the yarn's structure.
The generous chunky construction creates fabrics that knit up quickly while remaining remarkably lightweight. Despite its lofty appearance, finished projects never feel heavy or cumbersome.
The colour transitions are particularly successful. Rather than abrupt changes, shades drift naturally into one another, creating movement and depth throughout the fabric. Even the simplest knitting becomes visually engaging.
For knitters who loved the original CLOUD but would like something a little more adventurous, CLOUD FUNKY offers a fresh and playful alternative.
Perfect For
- Statement sweaters
- Colourful scarves and cowls
- Eye-catching accessories
- Quick-knit garments
- Projects where colour takes centre stage
Yarn Composition
90% Virgin Wool (Merino Extrafine – Mulesing Free), 10% Nylon
Yarn Information
Length: Approximately 260m
Ball Weight: 100g
Yarn Weight: Chunky
Recommended Needles: 7.0mm
Tension: 13 stitches and 20 rows per 10cm
Washing: Machine washable, but without softener – see yarn band for details.
Final Verdict
CLOUD FUNKY captures everything that made CLOUD a favourite while adding a vibrant new personality. It remains beautifully soft, impressively lightweight and wonderfully comfortable to wear.
What I particularly enjoy is the sense of optimism in the colour palette. The shifting rainbow-inspired shades bring energy and movement to every project, while the airy CLOUD construction keeps the fabric feeling soft and effortless.
If you love the original CLOUD but fancy something a little bolder, CLOUD FUNKY delivers colour, comfort and plenty of knitting joy.
