Mandarin Petit 4 ply cotton yarn

Cool, smooth and comfortable to wear, Mandarin Petit is Sandnes Garn's fine 100% cotton yarn. This versatile 4ply is a great choice for baby and children's knits, lightweight tops, cardigans and warm-weather garments, particularly when you want a natural fibre without wool.

• Meterage: 180m per 50g ball
• Ply: 4ply
• Material: 100% Cotton
• Machine Washable: Yes – 60°C
• Knitting Needles: 3mm
• Knitting Tension: 27 stitches per 10cm

About Sandnes Garn Mandarin Petit

Mandarin Petit is a fine, smooth 100% cotton yarn with a classic 4ply gauge. Cotton creates a breathable knitted fabric without the insulating properties or fuzzy surface of animal fibres, making it particularly useful for warmer weather and garments worn directly against the skin.

With approximately 180 metres per 50g ball and a standard tension of 27 stitches per 10cm, Mandarin Petit works beautifully for baby clothes, children's garments, summer tops, lightweight cardigans and other fine knitting and crochet projects.

A Great Wool-Free 4ply Option

Mandarin Petit is a useful yarn to have in mind when a project calls for a fine yarn but wool isn't what you want.

The 100% cotton fibre gives knitted garments a smooth surface and clear stitch definition, with a different drape and feel from merino or other animal fibres. It's a particularly good choice for warm-weather garments and for knitters who simply prefer working with plant-based fibres.

Cotton doesn't have the same natural elasticity as wool, so it will behave differently even when another yarn has a similar gauge. Always knit a tension swatch when making a yarn substitution and check that you're happy with the drape and feel of the finished fabric.

Ideal for Baby & Children's Knitting

The combination of a fine 4ply gauge, smooth cotton fibre and easy-care practicality makes Mandarin Petit particularly useful for baby and children's projects.

Use it for baby cardigans, tops, dresses, blankets and other little garments, as well as lightweight knits for older children. The cotton construction also makes it a natural option for warmer seasons when a wool garment may provide more insulation than you need.

Knitting & Crochet

Mandarin Petit isn't limited to knitting. The smooth 100% cotton construction also makes it an excellent choice for crochet projects where you want good stitch definition and a clean finish.

Whether knitting or crocheting, use the needle or hook size required to achieve the tension and fabric your pattern calls for.

Care

Mandarin Petit is machine washable, making it a practical choice for frequently worn garments and baby and children's projects.

Always follow the washing and care instructions on the yarn label to help keep your finished project looking its best.