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Welcome Summer Yarns!

Welcome Summer Yarns!

If you have spotted a beautiful lightweight summer knitting project, but you don't want to use 100% wool, we have you covered.  Find beautiful yarns, in a variety of fibres...

Welcome Summer Yarns!

If you have spotted a beautiful lightweight summer knitting project, but you don't want to use 100% wool, we have you covered.  Find beautiful yarns, in a variety of fibres...

What is Alpakka Folgetrad?

What is Alpakka Folgetrad?

Have you heard of Alpakka Folgetrad? It's a (relatively) new offering from Sandnes Garn, and it has been made specifically to be a companion strand in your knitting, and an...

What is Alpakka Folgetrad?

Have you heard of Alpakka Folgetrad? It's a (relatively) new offering from Sandnes Garn, and it has been made specifically to be a companion strand in your knitting, and an...

Hello Fritidsgarn by Sandnes Garn

Hello Fritidsgarn by Sandnes Garn

First what does Fritidsgarn mean? You probably already know that garn is Norwegian for yarn... while fritids means recreation or leisure. So this recreational yarn is made for casual, simple...

Hello Fritidsgarn by Sandnes Garn

First what does Fritidsgarn mean? You probably already know that garn is Norwegian for yarn... while fritids means recreation or leisure. So this recreational yarn is made for casual, simple...

Do two strands of 4ply equal one strand of 8ply?

Do two strands of 4ply equal one strand of 8ply?

I've seen this question pop up on many Facebook groups and forums. It's a great question, but unfortunately it doesn't have a super simple answer. Here are a few things to...

Do two strands of 4ply equal one strand of 8ply?

I've seen this question pop up on many Facebook groups and forums. It's a great question, but unfortunately it doesn't have a super simple answer. Here are a few things to...

Peer Gynt vs Double SUNDAY

Peer Gynt vs Double SUNDAY

Double SUNDAY and Peer Gynt are both dk weight yarns produced by Sandnes Garn. They are both beautiful, versatile and come in a great range of colours. Find out a little...

Peer Gynt vs Double SUNDAY

Double SUNDAY and Peer Gynt are both dk weight yarns produced by Sandnes Garn. They are both beautiful, versatile and come in a great range of colours. Find out a little...

Knitting on a budget

Knitting on a budget

Things are getting more and more expensive, so I thought I would pull together a few ideas to make sure you're making the most of your knitting budget. Some will...

Knitting on a budget

Things are getting more and more expensive, so I thought I would pull together a few ideas to make sure you're making the most of your knitting budget. Some will...