What Can I Knit With Rauma Garn?
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Well, the possibilities really are endless!
Rauma Garn is a Norwegian brand, and their core range includes Norwegian Wool and Lambswool as well as merino, alpaca and summer yarns (which I don't currently stock).
Norwegian and lambswool are fibres that are sturdy, light and tend to get softer with wear.
In terms of softness, baby garn (100% merino is their softest), followed by Fivel, their dk weight Norwegian Wool yarn. Both Finull and Lamull are very fine fingering weight options that create light and airy garments. Finally Alpaca Silk is a great alternative to silk mohair, especially for those who find mohair a little (or a lot) itchy.
One of the first places to look for patterns to use Rauma Garn would be their website, they have over 3,500 patterns avalable, including over 150 free patterns. So even if you're not planning a Rauma Garn project it's a treasure trove of inspiration and ideas.
Check out their free patterns!
The next step is to get familiar with their gauges and running lengths to see if they are suitable to sub into a pattern you already have (or are eye-ing up).
Yarn |
Gauge (stitches per 10cm) |
Needle Size | Meterage | Yarns with this gauge |
Fivel | 18 | 4mm | 100m | Same gauge as Heavy Merino (but shorter running length), or Double Sunday held with Tynn Silk Mohair (similar, but shorter running length) |
Fivel | 16 | 5mm | 100m | Same gauge as Borstet Alpakka or Kos but note shorter running length |
Finull | 26 | 2.5mm | 175m | |
Finull | 24 | 3.5mm | 175m | Same gauge as Le Petite Lambswool but shorter running length |
Lamull | 28 | 2.5mm | 235m | Same length and gauge as Sandnes Garn Sunday |
Baby Garn | 30 | 2.5mm | 175m | |
Baby Garn | 27 | 3mm | 175m | Same gauge as Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt, but note shorter running length |
Finull held with Alpaca Silk | 18 | 5mm | Same gauge as Heavy Merino or Double Sunday held with Tynn Silk Mohair | |
Lamull held with Alpaca Silk | 22 | 4mm | Same gauge as Peer Gynt, Merinoull and Alpakka |
Pattern ideas
Fivel
Champagne Cardigan by PetiteKnit
Badger and Bloom by Anne Ventzel
Finull
Lamull
Spot Sweater by Anne Ventzel (held with silk mohair or alpaca silk)
Baby Garn