Frangipani 5-ply Guernsey Wool is created specifically for knitting ganseys, Guernseys, Cornish knit frocks, and fisherman’s sweaters. This versatile yarn also works beautifully for many other sport-weight projects.
Breed: 100% British wool
Length: Approx. 1,200 yards (1,097 meters) per cone
Yarn Weight: Sport (5-ply)
Gauge: 24–26 sts = 4" on US 1–4 needles
Package: Approx. 500g cone
Spinning Method: Worsted spun
Care: Hand wash and lay flat to dry
Origin: Made in the UK
Traditional ganseys are typically knitted at a firm gauge of 32 stitches and 36 rows per 4" on a US 1 needle. You can also use Frangipani for other sport-weight projects and adjust your needle size to achieve the pattern gauge. For colorwork, a slightly larger needle can help the colors stand out beautifully.
Whatever you choose to knit, be sure to knit, wash, and dry a gauge swatch before beginning your project. Click the Read More button below for pattern inspiration.
Please remember that every effort is made to represent the yarn colors accurately, but colors may vary depending on your monitor or device settings.
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!