Handarbeitsgarn 12/12

A knitted piece represents many hours of thoughtful work. Your yarn should therefore give you a clear, dependable starting point for planning the result you have in mind. HANDARBEITSGARN 12/12 by Lang Yarns is made entirely from cotton and comes in 54 colours, offering plenty of scope for choosing the mood of a garment or accessory through colour, texture and stitch pattern.

A substantial cotton yarn for considered projects

With 84 metres per 50 grams and a 12-fach construction, HANDARBEITSGARN 12/12 is suited to knitted sweaters, cardigans and accessories. It can also be considered for projects featuring ribs, cables and other textured stitches. Because the final feel depends on your tension, stitch pattern and fabric density, a generous swatch remains the best guide. If the finished piece will be worn close to the neck, place the washed swatch against that sensitive area for a few minutes before committing many hours to the project.

The recommended needle range is 3.5 to 4.5 mm. The stated tension is 21 stitches and 30 rows over 10 cm. Use these figures as a starting point rather than a substitute for swatching. Needle material and individual knitting tension can affect both measurements and handling. Your sample also lets you assess how the yarn moves across your preferred needles, whether you enjoy working with it and how clearly your chosen texture appears in the fabric.

Protect the time invested in your knitting

The value of a yarn is measured not only by the ball, but also by the hours it accompanies. Wash your swatch according to the care information, using detergent for colour wash, and measure it both before and afterwards. This practical step helps you account for any change when calculating a sweater or cardigan. It is a more useful safeguard than relying on unsupported promises about pilling, shrinkage or long-term shape retention.

For a larger project, it is sensible to select the required quantity together and compare the information printed on the ball bands. With 54 available shades, HANDARBEITSGARN 12/12 can be used for single-colour designs, stripes or carefully placed colour accents. The amount required will depend on the size, shape, stitch pattern and your own finished tension, so follow the chosen pattern and your washed swatch.

Clear and verifiable information

HANDARBEITSGARN 12/12 contains 100% cotton, so there is no animal fibre in its composition. The yarn is also OEKO-TEX certified under certificate number 25.3.0121. These specific details support an informed choice without making assumptions about characteristics or manufacturing information that have not been supplied.

Product details

• Composition: 100% cotton (12-fach)
• Length: 84 m per 50 g
• Needles: 3.5-4.5 mm
• Tension: 21 stitches and 30 rows over 10 cm
• Colour range: 54 colours
• Care: Use detergent for colour wash
• Certification: OEKO-TEX, certificate number 25.3.0121

Choose your preferred shade of HANDARBEITSGARN 12/12 and begin with a carefully prepared swatch. It is a simple way to give your next cotton project a sound foundation from the very first stitch.