Charity

roduct overview

Elle Charity is a value-friendly acrylic yarn line produced under the Elle brand in South Africa. It’s geared for knitting and crochet projects that require durability, ease of care, and good meterage at a modest cost.

Key Features

  • Material: 100% acrylic fibre. 

  • Weights & formats:

    • Double Knit (DK) version: 100 g balls with approx. 233 metres per ball

    • Larger balls: 300 g in some plain colours, approx. 699 metres / 765 yards. 

    • Chunky version: 100 g balls, approx. 160 m / 175 yards for chunky weight. 

  • Needle/hook recommendations (vary by weight):

    • For Chunky: knitting needles ~4.5 mm–5.5 mm, crochet ~5.5 mm.

    • For DK: knit ~3.75–4.5 mm, crochet ~4.0 mm etc.

  • Care: Easy-care acrylic, generally machine wash (check label) and very suitable for everyday use. 

  • Colour options: Wide range of solid colours, prints and specials. For example, a “prints” version offers multicoloured effects. 

  • Origin/Brand Info: The Elle brand is manufactured by Saprotex International (Pty) Ltd / associated with Elle Yarns in South Africa.

Why choose Elle Charity?

  • Affordability: Because it’s acrylic and value-oriented, it’s more budget-friendly than some premium natural fibre yarns.

  • Versatility: Available in multiple weights (DK, Chunky) so suitable for a range of projects: garments, blankets, accessories.

  • Ease of use: Acrylic is forgiving, easy to wash and care for, making it good for beginners or everyday items.

  • Large meterage/ball sizes: Particularly with the 300 g version (699 m approx) you get a lot of yarn in one ball, reducing joins. Local Availability: Since it’s a South African brand/line, it’s widely stocked by local yarn/fabric stores in South Africa.

Potential considerations

  • Being 100% acrylic, it will have different “feel” and drape compared with natural fibres like wool, alpaca or cotton: might be a bit less breathable/warm in some contexts.

  • Always check label for tension/gauge: although multiple formats are “double knit” or “chunky” you’ll want to check compatibility with your pattern. (The shade album mentions monitoring meterage when substituting. Elleyarns)

  • For very high-end luxury projects or heirloom items you might prefer a natural fibre yarn; but for many practical/informal projects, the Charity line is a strong choice.

Ideal Uses

  • Knitting or crocheting blankets, afghans (especially with the 300 g balls).

  • Everyday garments: sweaters, cardigans especially in the DK weight.

  • Accessories: scarves, hats, beanies, mitts.

  • Home decor items: cushions, throws, maybe bags if you like acrylic.

  • Charity or community knitting/crocheting projects (the name “Charity” even hints at this), where cost-effectiveness and durability are important.