Frangipani 5-ply Guernsey Wool is created specifically for knitting Ganseys, Guernseys, Cornish Knit Frocks, and Fisherman's Sweaters. But don't think that's all you can knit with this versatile yarn!
BREED: 100% British Guernsey Wool
LENGTH: ~1,200 yards (1,097 meters) / Cone
YARN THICKNESS: Sport (5ply)
GAUGE: 24-26 sts/4" on US1-4 needles
PACKAGE: approx. 500g cone
WOOLEN OR WORSTED: worsted spun
Hand wash, lay flat to dry
Made in UK
Traditional ganseys are typically knit at a tight gauge of 32 stitches/36 rows per 4" on a US1. But you can knit any sport weight project and gauge the needles accordingly, or, if you fancy knitting color work, then up your needle size and see these gorgeous colors pop. Whatever you knit, be sure to knit, wash and dry a gauge swatch first. Click the Description button below for some beautiful pattern suggestions.
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Traditional ganseys are typically knit at a tight gauge of 32 stitches/36 rows per 4" on a US1. But you can knit any sport weight project and gauge the needles accordingly, or, if you fancy knitting color work then up your needle size and see these gorgeous colors pop. Whatever you knit, be sure to knit, wash and dry a gauge swatch first.
Frangipani has a great "snap" to it that makes working with it a real pleasure. It provides very high definition results: see WIP sweater photo, attached. Although it feels a bit string-like at first, after a few washings, garments are soft, great for travel, and dry quickly after washing. I had been looking for a good 5-ply for years since Bradford closed, and am so happy Woolly Thistle carries it.
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Glyn R.M.
Frangipani Wool
I was looking for a soft but sturdy yarn to knit a pair of Gairloch kilt hose for my husband. When I saw the Frangipani cones on TWT's website, I was impressed by the description and the colors so I ordered two 500 gram 1200 yd cones (Helford Blue and Claret). That's way more than I need for the hose, but I'm also a weaver and the yarn will be perfect for a warm, draped twill shawl I'm planning. Thanks, Wooly Thistle!
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Alex L.
Smooth, Delightful Yarn
what an absolute delight to work up! I bought the Greystone shade and I am delighted by how pretty it is and couldn't help but start to work with it once i got home. The 5 ply is so smooth and stays together well. I was so delighted, in fact, I immediately ordered 2 more cones off the website!! Thank you for bringing such a lovely yarn to NH!