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Sandnes Garn
Sandnes Garn is one of the oldest and most respected yarn manufacturers in the world. Founded in 1888 as Sandnes Uldvarefabrik, the company is based in Sandnes, Norway, and has been a leader in hand-knitting yarns for over 135 years. Today, Sandnes Garn operates from a state-of-the-art spinning mill in Foss-Eikeland, just outside the original factory site, and is considered the largest producer of hand-knitting yarn in Northern Europe.
Owned by Sandnes Uldvarefabrik AS, the company is majority-held by Harald Mjølne and remains proudly Norwegian. Sandnes Garn combines deep heritage with innovation - offering quality yarns produced under strict sustainability and ethical guidelines.
The company produces approximately 600 to 650 tonnes of hand-knitting yarn annually, using a mix of fibres. About 18% of the yarn is made from Norwegian wool, while the rest includes fine wool from Australia and South America, alpaca from Peru and Bolivia, and cotton from India. This careful fibre selection results in a wide range of versatile and beautiful yarns loved by knitters around the world.
Among the most beloved yarn lines are Peer Gynt, Smart, Sisu, and Fritidsgarn - classic Norwegian wools known for their durability and clean stitch definition. Luxurious options like Alpakka, Silk Mohair, Duo, Line, Kos, and Double Sunday offer softness and drape ideal for garments and accessories. Many of these yarns are machine washable and easy to care for, making them ideal for modern makers in Canada and the USA.
Sandnes Garn also invests heavily in pattern design, releasing over 400 styles each year to inspire creativity and provide guidance. Their designs blend Scandinavian tradition with contemporary style, keeping knitters engaged with timeless, wearable pieces.
At Beehive Wool Shop, we proudly carry Sandnes Garn because of its exceptional quality, commitment to sustainability, and strong design tradition. Our customers love the variety of textures, natural fibres, and rich colour palettes - perfect for creating heirloom-quality projects that last.
