Forgarn/pencil roving
Forgarn is a semi-finished yarn where the wool is carded and divided into threads, but it has not yet been spun. This Forgarn is wound up with 2 parallel strands, and it is knitted from both strands together.
Unspun yarn lacks the strength of finished spun yarn, making it 'see-through' and airy.
It is still great to knit with, and as soon as the yarn is knitted, it gains strength.
You can knit the Forgarn as it is, or with an extra strand of 1-ply/lace fingering or kidsilk for extra strength.
Forgarn can also be used for hand spinning, preferably as a base together with other fibers such as dog hair, rabbit hair or the like.
Forgarn is delivered in wheels of approx. 180 - 220 g.
Length/weight: about 190 m per 100g
Gauge:
Needle 4: approx. 18 sts = 10 cm
Needle 5: approx. 16 sts = 10 cm
Needle 6: approx. 14 sts = 10 cm
Tips when knitting with Forgarn:
Forgarn is light and airy, but can also break easily, so you have to be careful when knitting. Fortunately, it is worth the effort: this special yarn makes for soft, warm, light and beautiful garments.
- Forgarn consists of two parallel strands: it is preferably knitted with both strands together.
- Carefully remove a meter or two of yarn from the wheel before you start knitting, and make sure you keep doing this while knitting. If you continue to knit without pulling out, the yarn gains resistance and tears.
- The yarn will probably tear a few times, but then you can gently felt them back together by moistening two fingers and rubbing the threads together.
- If desired, you can use an extra thread for more strength: for example, a 1-ply from Ullcentrum or a strand of kidsilk. Of course, this wil create a thicker knit, so adjust your needle size and knitting tension accordingly.
As with all yarns, Forgarn also allows you to achieve different knitting tensions depending on which knitting needles you choose. The knitting tension determines whether the knitting will be sturdy and durable or looser and airier. Remember that knitting tension is different for each person, and you should knit a swatch to find out your desired knitting tension.
All knitting patterns in Troll, Blåne, Luna, Vidde and Varde are excellent to knit with Forgarn.
ubleket hvit - 702€ 17,50
melert lys brun - 450€ 17,50
lysgrå - 703€ 17,50
melert oker - 713€ 17,50
melert rødbrun - 609€ 17,50
melert lindegrønn - 326€ 17,50
melert ismint - 627€ 17,50
melert mellombrun - 451€ 17,50
mellomgrå - 704€ 17,50
melert mørk brun - 452€ 17,50
koksgrå - 733€ 17,50
