Svarta Fåret
Swedish yarn and embroidery heritage since 1992, with materials for everyday making.
- Swedish brand founded in 1992
- Yarn and embroidery
- Tilda cotton and acrylic
- Wool and merino collections
- Knitting and crochet patterns
About Svarta Fåret yarn
Svarta Fåret is a Swedish yarn and embroidery brand with a collection spanning cotton, wool and synthetic fibres. Its yarns appear in knitting and crochet patterns for garments and accessories, giving makers a range of materials for different uses. The name means the black sheep in Swedish, but the collection extends well beyond sheep's wool.
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Tilda illustrates that breadth. It combines cotton and acrylic in equal proportions, making it a different material from the wool yarns elsewhere in the range. Tilda Cotton Eco is another distinct product, rather than an alternative name for the same cotton and acrylic blend.
A Swedish brand established in 1992
Svarta Fåret's official pattern-store biography dates its founding to 1992. It also records the company's acquisition by Järbo Garn in 2018, identifying the business today as part of Nordanå Crafts. The brand retains its own name and collection identity within that wider background.
Yarn and embroidery both form part of its craft history. For someone selecting knitting materials, the relevant detail is the particular yarn: the catalogue includes examples such as Ulrika wool, Freja acrylic and Tilda, rather than one common fibre specification.
Reading the complete yarn name
When comparing Svarta Fåret yarn alternatives, keep closely related names separate. A blend of cotton and acrylic will differ from an organic cotton yarn in elasticity, feel and fabric weight. Pure wool asks different care and warmth questions again.
For a pattern using Tilda, look for a comparable blend and thickness, then judge the knitted or crocheted fabric after washing. Replacing it with pure cotton may change the drape, while a wool yarn can make the item warmer and more elastic. Match the required gauge and calculate quantities using total length. If you are making several colours of the same project, also compare the palette as a whole so that contrast and small details remain visible.
- Fiber mix
- alpaca91%nylon9%
- Price per skein
- DKK 55.95
- yarn lines
- 1
- Needles
- 6–6 mm
- Typical gauge
- 15–15sts / 10 cm
Where to buy
Rito
1 yarns
Rito.se
1 yarns
Ritohobby
1 yarns
All Svarta Fåret yarns
Questions about Svarta Fåret
Washing, weights, natural fibres and substitutes — answers drawn from the Svarta Fåret yarns in our catalogue.
When was Svarta Fåret founded?+
The brand's official pattern-store biography states that it was founded in Sweden in 1992. It records the acquisition by Järbo Garn in 2018, now within Nordanå Crafts.
What is Svarta Fåret Tilda made from?+
Tilda is listed as 50% cotton and 50% acrylic. That composition is specific to Tilda and should not be applied to similarly named yarns or the rest of the brand's collection.
Is Tilda Cotton Eco the same as Tilda?+
No. The official retail catalogue lists Tilda Cotton Eco as 100% organic cotton, while Tilda is a cotton and acrylic blend. Compare each product's length, gauge and care separately.
Can I replace Tilda with pure cotton?+
It may suit some projects if gauge and fabric are compatible, but the fibre change can alter elasticity, drape and feel. Wash a swatch before deciding, especially for fitted clothing or a project with precise dimensions.