redgarn

Alternative forms

 * regarn
 * reggarn

Etymology
Both SAOL (1889, 1923) and Östergren list redgarn as a compound, but Nationalencyklopedin says unknown origin. Redgarnsstrumpor are mentioned in the 16th century and were popular in the 18th century.

Noun

 * 1) worsted; a kind of yarn, mainly used for embroideries (worsted actually translates to, German , and redgarn is described as a rugged, glossy kind of kamgarn)