Wonderful for both knitting & felting, Fritidsgarn is an aran/light bulky weight yarn spun with 100% Norwegian wool. Warm & durable, the yarn knits into heavier weight sweaters & accessories that will wear well. The yarn is wonderful for colorwork, cables & textured stitches, as well as simple stockinette. 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. Fiber Content: 100% Norwegian Wool Weight: Medium/Worsted/Aran/Light Bulky Gauge: 3.75 stitches per 1" on US 9 (5.5mm) needles Weight/ Yardage: 50g/76 yards Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry Country of Origin: Norway