Sandnes Garn

A Norwegian factory with a long history

The business began as Sandnes Uldvarefabrik, with a red-brick factory in the town of Sandnes. After the original factory burned down in 1978, production was rebuilt outside the town. Changes of ownership and name eventually led to the current Sandnes Garn identity.

The company describes the production journey of Peer Gynt and Fritidsgarn from Norwegian sheep through wool preparation, spinning, dyeing and winding at its factory. This is a specific connection between named yarns and Norwegian wool, rather than a reason to assume that every material in the wider collection has the same origin.

Norwegian wool merino and combined strands

Sunday is listed as 100% merino wool. It should not be treated as identical to Peer Gynt simply because both carry the Sandnes Garn name. Different wool types and yarn constructions can change the surface, stitch definition and feel of a garment.

The brand’s patterns also make frequent use of yarn combinations. A design may hold Tynn Peer Gynt with Alpakka Følgetråd, or Sunday with Tynn Silk Mohair. In these cases, the pattern gauge describes the combined strands. Comparing only one of them leaves out part of the intended fabric.

When choosing a Sandnes Garn alternative, record the full range name, including words such as Tynn that distinguish a finer version. Then check fibre, length and the pattern’s strand arrangement. A washed sample will show whether the proposed combination gives the right density and drape. This is particularly useful for simple garments, where the fabric itself does much of the visual work.