Where is Sirdar wool from?
Turkey
A factory in Turkey bought a lot of their machinery and today 80% of Sirdar yarn is manufactured there.
Do Patons still exist?
The Patons trademark is still in use today. Ownership passed from Coats plc to Mez Crafts and then in 2020 to DMC. The yarn production facility at Alloa was closed in 1999.
Is Sirdar a British company?
Sirdar is the UK market leader in hand knitting yarns as well as having a growing presence in export markets, most notably the USA. In the UK Sirdar now also distributes all Sirdar, DMC, and Wool and The Gang products making the company the premier destination for needle crafting.
Is Sirdar wool good quality?
This is lovely quality wool. Knits up easy, soft to touch. This is lovely quality wool.
Who owns Sirdar wool?
Changes in ownership have enabled Sirdar to continue to evolve over the years, most recently Sirdar was purchased by Blue Gem Capital Partners private equity firm and now forms part of The DMC Group, alongside DMC and Wool and The Gang.
What ply is Sirdar wool?
8 ply
Sirdar Snuggly DK (8 ply)
Do Patons still make wool?
Patons wool is used by knitters across the globe, there is a wool blend for every knitting and crochet project including Patons smoothie DK, wool blend aran, and broad range of knitting patterns and crochet patterns.
Can you still get Patons wool?
Patons yarn is available in a vast array of fibers suitable for every type of knitting & crochet project, with ranges such as Patons Wool Blend Aran and Diploma Gold 4 Ply.
What ply wool is Sirdar?
Sirdar Snuggly DK (8 ply)
Who makes Paton yarn?
Spinrite
Patons® Yarn is a yarn brand owned by Spinrite, a Canadian yarn manufacturer. Our Patons yarn offerings include synthetic yarns, natural yarns and natural blended yarn. For a 100% wool yarn try Classic Wool that comes in solids, bulky weights, a roving and a DK Superwash.
What ply is Patons classic merino wool?
Patons Totem Merino 8 ply – a classic yarn. 100% pure merino wool, crepe twist, machine wash at a great price.
How do I contact Sirdar?
If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact us directly at [email protected].
How to knit for beginners?
Pick a pattern. The first step on your knitting odyssey is to pick a pattern!
What are knitting patterns?
There are two basic forms of knitting patterns: Text patterns which use numerals and words (and usually abbreviations), and Chart patterns which use symbols in a chart.
What is a knit pattern?
A knitting pattern is a set of written instructions on how to construct items using knitting.