Founded in 1898, Hillesvåg woolen factory is a family-owned spinning mill that has been providing fiber artists with yarn for over 125 years. Located in Hjelmås, Norway, the mill produces authentic yarns spun with Norwegian wool. Renowned for warmth & durability, Norwegian wool is durable & resilient. In addition, it is resistant to pilling & offers thermoregulating properties.
Spun with 100% Norwegian lambswool, Sol has a soft hand that is warm & comfortable to wear. The 2-ply, dk weight yarn is perfect for everyday garments & accessories. It also wears well for home décor projects.
Ideal for stranded colorwork, cables & textured stitch patterns, the yarn has a defined twist for beautiful stitch definition. Light & lofty, the yarns blooms beautifully with blocking for a beautiful finish.
The Norwegian wool gives the yarn durability, warmth & resistance to pilling. Breathable & insulating, Sol may be worn both indoors & out. This is a great yarn for knitters who love an authentic wool, but prefer a softer, less rustic hand.
Sol is available in over 40 colorways & is a great yarn for creating hat, cowl, mitten or scarf kits.
Fiber Content: 100% Norwegian Lambswool
Weight: Light/ DK
Yardage: 317 yards
Ball/Skein Weight: 100g
Care: Hand wash, lay flat to dry
Country of Origin: Norway
Needle Size: US 4-6 (3.5-4 mm) needles
Knitting Stitch Gauge: 5.5 stitches per 1”/ 22 stitches per 4”
Knitting Row Gauge: 29 rows per 4”
