Sandnes Garn Atlas 4682 Atlas Velvet Fig (PetiteKnit Color Palette)

Based in Sandnes, Norway, Sandnes Garn is one of the oldest mills in Norway.  With a focus on positive business practices, the yarns produced by Sandnes Garn are beautiful to knit, durable & create gorgeous fabrics for garments & accessories.  The collection of nature-inspired modern colorways & stunning, wearable patterns are an inspiration to knitters around the globe.

Spun with a blend of soft Norwegian lambswool & Merino wool, Atlas is a cozy worsted weight yarn that is perfect for cold weather accessories & garments.  Lightweight, yet warm, the yarn has a plump, round strand that knits into beautiful colorwork, cables & textured stitches.

A gentle halo gives hats, cowls, scarves, cardigans & sweaters a gorgeous woolen look & feel.  Atlas blocks very well & gets better with wear & wash.  The yarn is dyed in a modern Nordic palette of heathered neutrals & earthy solids.

Fiber Content: 70% Norwegian Lambswool, 30% Merino Wool

Weight: Medium/ Worsted

Yardage: 118 yards

Ball/Skein Weight: 50g

Care: Machine wash cold wool cycle, lay flat to dry

Country of Origin: Norway

Needle Size: US 6 (4 mm) needle

Knitting Stitch Gauge: 4.5 stitches per 1”/ 18 stitches per 4”