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Exploring Patterns with Sandnes Garn Cashmere Yarn

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Sandnes Garn Cashmere

Sandnes Garn Cashmere is a soft, light and luxurious yarn made from the underwool of the cashmere goat. The yarn is characterized by a very special softness, and is perfect for garments that need that little extra where comfort and quality are important. Sandnes Garn Cashmere gives an exclusive touch to both small and large projects.

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  • 100% Cashmere
  • Sport/DK weight
  • 25g/110m (121 yds)
  • Knitting needles: 3.5mm to 4.5mm needles/US4 to 6
  • Knitting Gauge: 22 to 25 sts = 4″/10 cm
  • Hook Size: 4 mm / G
  • Crochet Gauge: 22 scs = 4″/10 cm
  • Hand wash in cold water, lay flat to dry.
  • Made in Norway (raw materials from Mongolia)
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Uma Scarf

The Uma Scarf is worked from the center and out with increases worked on RS rows. At the end, a contrasting edge is worked along two of the sides of the scarf. If you wish to work the Uma Scarf in a limited amount of yarn (i.e. more or less than the yardage listed on the front page for the size), simply work increases as the pattern dictates until you run out of yarn.

The blue Uma Scarf is knitted in Sandnes Garn Cashmere in the colors Dark navy [5882] and Provence blue [5824] in size medium.

Sizes

  • small (medium) large
  • Length: approx. 90 (110) 150 cm [35½ (43¼) 59 inches]
  • Height: approx. 35 (45) 60 cm [13¾ (17¾) 23½ inches]

Materials

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Sophie Scarf

The Sophie Scarf is worked back and forth in one piece, from tip to tip in garter stitch with built-in i-cord edges. The smaller size Sophie Scarf reaches around the neck once, while the larger size can wrap around the neck twice.

Size

  • Small (large)
  • Length from tip to tip: approx. 80 (102) cm [31½ (40¼) inches]
  • Width at center: 11 (13) cm [4¼ (5) inches]

Materials

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Peacock Scarf

The peacock scarf starts at the tip. The scarf is then knitted flat in pattern following the chart (or the text). Increases are made on each side when following the chart (or the text).

Size

  • small (large)
  • Hight at the center: approx. 15 cm 6“ (22 cm 8.75“)
  • Width: approx. 80 cm 31.5“ (105 cm 41.25“)

Materials

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Penny Gloves

The Penny Gloves are fingerless gloves worked seamlessly from the cuff to the fingers. They can be worked either on double-pointed needles or on a long circular needle using the Magic Loop technique.

Size

  • One size
  • 26 cm [10¼ inches]

Materials

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Barbara Balaclava

The Barbara Balaclava is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch. First, a square is worked for the top of the head, then stitches are picked up and knitted along both sides of the square, and short rows are worked to round the top of the balaclava. After this the balaclava is worked straight down and then joined in the round below the chin. The neck is worked in the round in stockinette stitch before it is finished with a rib edge. At the end a rib edge is worked along the face opening.

Size

  • S (M) L
  • Fits head circumference: 54-56 (56-57) 57-59 cm OR [21¼-22 (22-22½) 22½-23¼ inches]
  • Width while laying flat: approx. 20 (21) 22 cm OR [7¾ (8¼) 8¾ inches]

Materials

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Double Knit Scarf

The Double Knit Scarf is a short scarf made with double knitting. With its simple and timeless design, it can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of gender. Recommended for knitters who can maintain even stockinette stitches and are comfortable with the tubular bind-off technique.

Special Techniques & Video Tutorials

  • Italian (Tubular) Cast On, Slip 1 with yarn in front, Tubular Bind-Off
  • This pattern includes reference videos! You can find all the video tutorials for this pattern in the “Double Knit Scarf” playlist at the following link – HELLO, HYGGE LIFE YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hellohyggelife2067

Materials

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Near & Dear Cowl

Size

Finished Dimensions: Approximately 18 inches circumference x 9½ inches tall

Materials

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Classic Ribbed Hat

Size

  • Baby (Kid, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)
  • Finished Circumference (unstretched): 10½ (12, 13½, 15, 16½) inches, comfortably stretching to approximately 13–16 (15–18, 17–20, 19–23, 21–25) inches
  • Finished Height (uncuffed): Approximately 7¾ (9, 10¼, 11¼, 12¼) inches (Striped versions may be slightly longer than solid and colorblock versions.)

Materials

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