Sandnes Garn is a Norwegian brand of yarn that has been produced since 1888, and is now available to buy in the UK from Ida's House yarn shop in Lewes. The brand is famous for its factory in Sandnes, Norway, from which the company gets its name. Although the current factory is not the same one as the original which burned down in 1978, the current Sandnes Garn factory claims to be one of the world's most up-to-date spinning mills and one of the longest running factories.
Sandnes Garn UK options have long been demanded by the knitting community, and Ida's House will answer the call. Many of the products go through their entire process from sheep to shop entirely in Norway, from washing, carding, spinning, twirling, dying and balling to you and your knitting needles.
Yarns by Sandnes Garn at Ida's House
Mandarin Naturell by Sandnes Garn
Double Sunday by Sandnes Garn
Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn
One of the things that stands out about Sandnes Garn is their approach to sustainability: not just for the final products, but for all people and animals who are impacted during the creation in some way. "Our goal is for everyone taking part in the production of our yarn - animals and people - are taken care of in the best possible way."
This involves the Sandnes Garn using hydro-powered electricity for much of its processes, as well as switching even more from gas to electricity in the coming years. All of the process that is controlled in-house is carefully monitored, ensuring that water used in the dying processes remains within regulation pollution levels and that no microplastics are being contributed.
Of course, wool itself is celebrated as being a long-lasting, hard wearing material that ensures your products will stand the test of time. Wool is a fantastic temperature regulator, helping you keep warm in the cold weather while being naturally antibacterial and moisture-wicking to keep from smelling.
If you're looking for a way to buy Sandnes Garn in the UK, you're in luck! Our Sandnes Garn UK offering is available to both browse instore at Ida's House yarn shop in Lewes, or buy online with a flat rate domestic UK shipping of just £3.95.
