Sandnes Garn Merinoull is the perfect yarn to use for baby and children’s knits. It’s made from 100% merino wool, considered by many as one of the softest animal fibres which makes it ideal for next-to-the-skin garments for delicate baby skin. It is also machine-washable which is a big bonus when it comes to baby knits as they need to be washed more frequently.
I’ve mentioned it before on the blog (in fact I wrote a whole post about it which you can read here!) but small projects such as baby garments are such a great way to learn new techniques. They’re small and quick so you’re not committing to a huge project full of techniques you’ve never tried before. Anyway, if you want to read more about my theory then make sure to check out that blog post.
As we recently received some more Merinoull (after thinking we wouldn’t be able to restock it due to supply issues), and the fact I have a new baby niece which means I’m endlessy scrolling Ravelry for cute baby patterns, I’ve compiled a list of baby patterns that I think would work really well in Sandnes Garn Merinoull.
Sandnes Garn Merinoull Yarn Specs
Weight: DK (double-knitting)
Fibre: 100% merino wool – superwash
Ball: 50 g = 104 m (114 yds)
Needle size: 3.50 mm – 4.00 mm (US 4 – 6)
Gauge: 22 stitches = 10 cm x 10 cm (4 in x 4 in)
Spin: worsted spun
Fibre Origin: Australia
Processed: milled in Peru and Turkey & dyed in Norway
Care: machine washable on a delicate cycle up to 30 ͦ C (handwashing recommended)
Rigmors Bonnet by PetiteKnit
It’s hard to choose just one of PetiteKnit’s baby patterns – she has so many good ones! I especially Rigmors Bonnet though. I won’t keep saying this I promise – but this would be a great project to learn new techniques with! If you’ve never done lace stitches in knitting, this is a nice easy one to start with. And it would be finished in no time!
Mini Jord Tfler by Frida Raberg
You can’t go wrong with a pair of baby booties! They’re such a quick project to make, you could have these finished in an evening, and they make the perfect baby gift for expecting parents. The Mini Jord Tfler pattern looks like it has a good amount of structure, and the ribbing looks tight enough that they won’t keep slipping off!
French Macaroon by The Noble Thread
If you’re a beginner this project is perfect for you! Made in garter stitch (knit stitches only – no purling) and in separate pieces that are sewn together at the end, means even the most novice of knitters could manage French Macaroon.
The simplicity of this pattern is what makes it so lovely. The two-tone adds a nice element but it would also work great in one colour. Or – if you have lots of scraps you’re wanting to use up this would be a great project to do that with.
Sorgenfri Jacket Mini by Guri Pederson
The Sorgenfri Jacket Mini is one of those designs that looks more complicated than it really is. The beautiful textured pattern is made up only of knits and purls so even a beginner could handle this!
Sandnes Garn Merinoull has crisp stitch definition, which is what you want for a pattern like this so that the stitches really pop!
Waterfall Romper by Aethalia O’Connor
A must-have in a baby’s wardrobe! This Waterfall Romper is adorable, we love the textured stitch pattern (which is quite similar to the previous pattern).
You could have a lot of fun with buttons on this – I recently discovered the cutest button brand called Incomparable Buttons which you can look at here. They would add so much character to this sweet little design.
If you end up making anything from this list in Sandnes Garn Merinoull, please tag us on Instagram @___yak and use the hastag #YakMakes so we can give it some love!
Until next time.. Happy Knitting!
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