If you’ve been deep in the plushie-making trenches, there’s a good chance you’ve come across Premier Parfait Chunky. It’s been a long-time go-to for amigurumi and plush toy makers… but is it still the best option?
Enter: Chenille Fine – our not-so-secret weapon for creating plushies that look good, feel soft, and don't make you want to throw your hook across the room.
Let’s break down how these two yarns compare — from structure to stitching to squish.
🧶 First Glance: Fluffy vs Fine
Premier Parfait Chunky definitely looks chunkier. But here’s the thing: it’s a bit of a fluff bluff.
Parfait (in the blue corner) has inconsistent threads and is super fluffy, so it compresses a lot when worked up. That means that even though it looks thicker in the ball, it ends up being a similar thickness to (in the green corner) Chenille Fine once stitched.
Chenille Fine, on the other hand, is smooth, soft and consistently spun. It’s neat, it’s tidy, and it gives your projects a beautifully clean finish. Oh — and fun fact: both yarns offer the same meterage per 100g ball. Surprise!
😤 The Shedding Situation
Ah yes — the infamous fluff storms of Parfait.
One of the biggest issues with Premier Parfait Chunky is that it sheds. A lot. If you’ve ever ended up looking like a fuzzy lint roller mid-project, you know what we’re talking about.
Chenille Fine?
✨ Zero shedding.
✨ Zero mess.
✨ Just you, your hook, and your soon-to-be adorable plushie.
✂️ Strength & Stitching
This is where the difference really starts to matter — especially for tight projects like amigurumi, where durability is everything.
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Parfait Chunky can snap easily when you're pulling tight magic rings or sewing pieces together. That fluffiness isn’t so helpful when you’re threading it through a needle, either.
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Chenille Fine is strong, smooth, and durable. It handles tight stitches like a champ and is a dream to sew with — no more broken strands or frayed ends.
🎨 Colour Range & Texture
Chenille Fine comes in 30 curated colours – from soft pastels to bright and bold, giving plushie makers plenty of creative freedom.
Premier Parfait Chunky has some beautiful colours too, but when you factor in the fluff and frizz, you can lose some of that defined stitch texture. With Chenille Fine, your details pop, your shapes are clean, and your texture shines through.
🧵 So... Which One’s Better?
Let’s recap:
| Feature | Premier Parfait Chunky | Chenille Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Fluffiness: | High | Low – soft but smooth |
| Stitch Consistency: | Inconsistent | Consistent & clean |
| Shedding: | Yes 😬 | No 🙌 |
| Strength for Tight Stitches: | Can snap under pressure | Strong & durable |
| Sewing Ease: | Can be frustrating | Easy & smooth |
| Meterage per 100g: | 60m | 60m |
| Colour Options: | Varied | 30 curated shades |
🧶 The Verdict?
If you love plushie-making, Chenille Fine brings all the softness without the chaos.
✅ No shedding
✅ Strong, consistent thread
✅ Beautiful colours
✅ Smooth sewing
✅ Great for amigurumi, comforters, and smaller plush projects
It’s plushie-friendly yarn without the drama. 💁♀️
Ready to give it a go?