Double Sunday

Double Sunday from Sandnes Garn is a plied DK in 100% merino wool, with 118 yards (108 meters) to a 50-gram ball. It's soft and squishy, with a matte finish and solid, even color, and it is not superwash.

The merino makes a smooth, even fabric with good stitch definition, so plain stockinette looks neat and textured stitches show up well. The color range is broad, from icy pastels and ballet pink to warm cognac, and it includes shades from the Petite Knits color palette.

It's a dependable choice for Scandinavian-style sweaters and accessories, and it pairs naturally with a strand of mohair for a soft, haloed fabric.

Best for

• Classic and modern pullovers and cardigans
• Children's sweaters and accessories
• Held with Tynn Silk Mohair for a fuzzy, warm fabric
• Hats, mittens and simple colorwork

Working with it

The catalog doesn't list a needle size, but gives 5.25–5.5 stitches per inch, so choose a needle that gets you there and swatch to confirm. Because it isn't superwash, the merino keeps its natural grip and elasticity, which helps colorwork floats and ribbing stay tidy. Wash and dry your swatch before measuring, as the fibers bloom slightly. Our gauge guide explains how to measure accurately, and the yarn estimator will help with quantities.

Care

The merchant's listing says machine wash, but since the yarn isn't superwash, be cautious: use a cold wool or hand-wash cycle with minimal agitation, or simply hand wash in cool water. Lay flat to dry.