peer gynt
1001 white
$8.50
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workhorse yarns
dk / double knitting weight yarns
yarns by sandnes garn
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Peer Gynt is built for longevity. The tight spin reduces pilling significantly compared to more loosely plied wools, making it a practical choice for garments and accessories that will see regular use. 100% wool in DK weight with a good selection of solid colours: reliable, consistent, and unpretentious. It doesn't have the softness of merino but it has the honest warmth and durability of traditional wool. Hand wash recommended.
dependable, versatile, and ready for anything
Peer gynt is a yarn that we would categorize as a workhorse. Workhorse yarns are dependable, sturdy, and reliable. They’ll help you get the job done: no drama, no complaints, just steady confidence and comfortable results. Built to balance durability with wearability, they’re the quiet backbone of many well-loved garments.
Don’t mistake dependable for dull. Workhorse yarns are wonderful partners for textured stitches and colourwork patterns that deserve to shine. And as always, swatching will help you get the fabric you’re hoping for.
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yarn details:
- fibre composition
- 100% wool
- meterage / yardage
- 91 meters / 100 yards
- unit weight
- 50 grams / 1.8 oz.
- format
- ball
- yarn weight category
- dk / double knitting
- suggested stitch tension
- 20–22 sts / 10 cm (4 in)
- recommended needles
- 4.00 mm (US 6) - 4.50 mm (US 7)
- care instructions
- hand wash, dry flat
- recommended uses
- granny squares, children's items, blankets, shawls, hats, mittens & scarves, sweaters & garments
- country of origin
- Norway
yarn questions:
How should I care for this yarn?
This yarn should be cared for as follows: hand wash,
dry flat.
What is this yarn suitable for?
This yarn is recommended for granny squares,
children's items,
blankets,
shawls,
hats, mittens & scarves,
sweaters & garments.
What yarn weight is this?
This yarn is classified as dk / double knitting weight.
What needle size works best for this yarn?
Recommended needles: 4.00 mm (US 6) - 4.50 mm (US 7).
Which knitting stitch patterns work best with this yarn?
Peer gynt is a true jack-of-all-trades, and will give great results with the following stitch patterns: stranded colourwork, cables, textured stitches, brioche, simple constructions, and non-stranded colourwork.
How do I make a basic gauge swatch for this yarn?
Using 4.00 mm (US 6) - 4.50 mm (US 7) needles (or whatever your pattern recommends), cast on 10 stitches. Knit 6 rows. Repeat the following 2 rows until the work measures 3":
- knit 3, purl to the last 3 stitches, knit 3
- knit all stitches
Knit 6 more rows and cast off. Wash and block using the same method you will use for the finished item. Measure and count your gauge across the middle stitches of the swatch.
return policy
This item is eligible for refund or exchange within 30 days of the purchase date. All returned items must be accompanied by their receipt or order number, and must be unopened, unused, and in salable condition for a return or exchange to be considered. We do not accept full or partial returns on items that were special ordered.
