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Ballong Cardigan – yarn and yarn alternatives

Skill level: Intermediate
Tools: Knitting needles 4 mm
Gauge: 21 sts × 29 rows on 4 mm needles

Which yarn do you need for Ballong Cardigan? Find the recommended yarn, quantities by size and alternative yarns here. Short cardigan with generous balloon sleeves.

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Yarn for Ballong Cardigan

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Main yarn

Filcolana Arwetta Classic

1260 m in total

6 skeins

Colour: none selected

Held together with

Filcolana Tilia

1260 m in total

6 skeins

Colour: 101 Natural Whiteas specified in the pattern

Estimated yarn cost, size Mca SEK 1,038

The designer’s own yarn suggestions

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The pattern specifies Filcolana Tilia

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Where can I buy yarn for Ballong Cardigan?

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Filcolana

Arwetta Classic

80% merino, 20% nylon

Weight

50 g

Length

210 m

You need

6 skeins

YllotyllCheapest
from SEK 64 / skein
SEK 384
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Garn och Tygverkstan
from SEK 65 / skein
SEK 390
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Broderi & Garn 1901
from SEK 65 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 800 kr
SEK 390
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Filcolana

Tilia

70% kid mohair, 30% silke

Weight

25 g

Length

210 m

You need

6 skeins

YllotyllCheapest
from SEK 109 / skein
SEK 654
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Garn och Tygverkstan
from SEK 115 / skein
SEK 690
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Soft Stop
from SEK 118 / skein
SEK 708
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Lilla garnbutiken
from SEK 119 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 700 kr
SEK 714
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Glittra
from SEK 127 / skein · Frakt 69 kr, fri över 699 kr
SEK 762
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Buy all yarn · size M

6 × Filcolana Arwetta Classic
6 × Filcolana Tilia

Estimated total cost: SEK 1,038

Yarn matching · beta

Alternative yarns for Ballong Cardigan

We only suggest yarns with a very similar gauge and length per gram – so your garment comes out the right size, even with a different brand.

Want the yarn to feel different?

Instead of Filcolana Arwetta Classic

Good match ✓96%

Copenhagen Fibers

Merino Light

100% merinoull

Works because: same gauge · length approx. 5 m/g (vs 4 m/g) · similar fibre.

Warmth: In between
Softness: Soft
Itchiness: Non-itchy
Weight: Light

50 g · 235 m

from SEK 68 / skein

Good match ✓86%

Sandnes Garn

Sunday

100% merinoull

Works because: similar gauge (27 sts vs 28 sts) · length approx. 5 m/g (vs 4 m/g) · similar fibre.

Warmth: In between
Softness: Soft
Itchiness: Non-itchy
Weight: Light

50 g · 235 m

from SEK 79 / skein

Possible match84%

Hobbii

Baby Cotton Organic

100% ekologisk bomull

Works because: similar gauge (27 sts vs 28 sts) · length approx. 3 m/g (vs 4 m/g) · similar fibre.

Warmth: Cool
Softness: Soft
Itchiness: Non-itchy
Weight: In between

50 g · 170 m

from SEK 43 / skein

Possible match84%

Isager

Tvinni

100% merinoull

Works because: similar gauge (27 sts vs 28 sts) · length approx. 5 m/g (vs 4 m/g) · similar fibre.

Warmth: In between
Softness: Soft
Itchiness: Non-itchy
Weight: Light

50 g · 255 m

from SEK 99 / skein

Instead of Filcolana Tilia

Good match ✓100%

Mohair by Canard

Brushed Lace

72% kid mohair, 28% silke

Works because: same gauge · same length per gram · similar fibre.

Warmth: In between
Softness: Soft
Itchiness: In between
Weight: Light

25 g · 210 m

from SEK 130 / skein

Good match ✓89%

Drops

Kid-Silk

75% mohair, 25% silke

Works because: similar gauge (23 sts vs 24 sts) · same length per gram · similar fibre.

Warmth: Warm
Softness: Soft
Itchiness: In between
Weight: Light

25 g · 200 m

from SEK 56 / skein

Always make a gauge swatch when substituting yarn. Our assessment of feel is based on fibre and spinning method – everyone experiences itchiness differently.

Frequently asked questions about yarn for Ballong Cardigan

How much yarn do I need for Ballong Cardigan?

XS: 5 skeins Filcolana Arwetta Classic + 5 skeins Filcolana Tilia
S: 6 skeins Filcolana Arwetta Classic + 6 skeins Filcolana Tilia
M: 6 skeins Filcolana Arwetta Classic + 6 skeins Filcolana Tilia
L: 6 skeins Filcolana Arwetta Classic + 6 skeins Filcolana Tilia
XL: 7 skeins Filcolana Arwetta Classic + 7 skeins Filcolana Tilia

Which yarn is used in Ballong Cardigan?

The pattern is written for Filcolana Arwetta Classic (main yarn) and Filcolana Tilia (held together with). Gauge: 21 sts × 29 rows on 4 mm needles.

Can I use a different yarn for Ballong Cardigan?

Yes, if the gauge matches. The closest match to Arwetta Classic among our yarns is Copenhagen Fibers Merino Light (96% match). Recalculate the amount in metres and read how to substitute yarn.