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Cardigan No. 5 - ENGLISH – yarn and yarn alternatives
by MY FAVOURITE THINGS knitwear
- Skill level
- Advanced
- Tools
- 5 mm circular needle (60, 80 and/or 100 cm) and 3,5 mm circular needle (60, 80 or 100 cm). 6 buttons, diameter 2,4 cm.
- Gauge
- 11 sts × 16 brioche rows = 10 × 10 cm on 5 mm needles. 16 brioche rows correspond to 32 knitted rows.
Which yarn do you need for Cardigan No. 5 - ENGLISH? Find the recommended yarn, quantities by size and alternative yarns here. A cropped, relatively close-fitting cardigan in brioche stitch, inspired by 1980s menswear. It is knitted seamlessly from the top down, with one strand of merino and one strand of silk mohair held together. The pattern is in English.
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Yarn for Cardigan No. 5 - ENGLISH
Choose a size and we’ll calculate how much yarn you need.
M = chest circumference 111 cm, length 53 cm, sleeve length 49 cm.
Finished garment measurements; length is measured at the centre back and sleeve length from the armhole. Recommended positive ease is approximately 15–20 cm at the bust. The brioche stitch stretches with wear and returns to shape after washing. Choose one size larger if you want an oversized fit.
8 skeins
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Colour: Skyas specified in the pattern
The designer’s own yarn suggestions
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The pattern specifies Knitting for Olive Double Soft Merino – is not available in any shop right now, so we’re showing a yarn you can buy
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Where can I buy yarn for Cardigan No. 5 - ENGLISH?
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Weight
50 g
Length
125 m
You need
8 skeins
- Lilla garnbutikenCheapest
from SEK 90 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 700 kr
SEK 720
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from SEK 180 / skein
SEK 1,440
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Weight
25 g
Length
225 m
You need
4 skeins
- YllotyllCheapest
from SEK 119 / skein
SEK 476
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from SEK 135 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 700 kr
SEK 540
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from SEK 140 / skein
SEK 560
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Buy all yarn · size M
- 8 × Isager Jensen
- 4 × Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair
Estimated total cost: SEK 1,196 · all from Lilla garnbutiken: SEK 1,260
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Alternative yarns for Cardigan No. 5 - ENGLISH
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 Knitting for Olive Double Soft Merino
Instead of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair
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 Cardigan No. 5 - ENGLISH
How much yarn do I need for Cardigan No. 5 - ENGLISH?
- XS: 6 skeins Knitting for Olive Double Soft Merino + 4 skeins Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair
- S: 7 skeins Knitting for Olive Double Soft Merino + 4 skeins Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair
- M: 8 skeins Knitting for Olive Double Soft Merino + 4 skeins Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair
- L: 9 skeins Knitting for Olive Double Soft Merino + 5 skeins Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair
- XL: 10 skeins Knitting for Olive Double Soft Merino + 5 skeins Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair
Which yarn is used in Cardigan No. 5 - ENGLISH?
The pattern is written for Isager Jensen (main yarn) and Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (held together with). Gauge: 11 sts × 16 brioche rows = 10 × 10 cm on 5 mm needles. 16 brioche rows correspond to 32 knitted rows..
Can I use a different yarn for Cardigan No. 5 - ENGLISH?
Yes, if the gauge matches. The closest match to Jensen among our yarns is Isager Jensen (100% match). Recalculate the amount in metres and read how to substitute yarn.
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