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Holiday Sweater – yarn and yarn alternatives

Skill level: Intermediate
Tools: 10 mm circular needle (40, 60 and 80 cm), 9 mm circular needle (80 cm), 7 mm circular needle (40 cm) and 7 mm double-pointed needles.
Gauge: 10 sts × 13 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stocking stitch on 10 mm needles

Which yarn do you need for Holiday Sweater? Find the recommended yarn, quantities by size and alternative yarns here. Holiday Sweater is a roomy raglan jumper knitted from the top down with approximately 15–20 cm of positive ease. The sleeves have extra volume at the wrists and finish with snug ribbing, while the neckline has a folded ribbed edge. The sleeves are knitted in the round using Magic Loop. Choose between yarn option 1 with three different yarns and yarn option 2 with HipWool and two strands of mohair.

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Yarn for Holiday Sweater

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Main yarn – both yarn suggestions

Drops Paris

Replaced HipKnitShop HipWool

675 m in total

9 skeins

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Held together with – option 1

Filcolana Arwetta Classic

630 m in total

3 skeins

Colour: none selected

Held together with – option 1, single strand

Mohair by Canard Brushed Lace

630 m in total

3 skeins

Colour: 3000 Vit Brushed Laceas specified in the pattern

Held together with – option 2, two strands held together (total amount)

Mohair by Canard Brushed Lace

1260 m in total

6 skeins

Colour: 3000 Vit Brushed Laceas specified in the pattern

Estimated yarn cost, size Mca SEK 1,515

The designer’s own yarn suggestions

PetiteKnit also lists these yarns in the pattern. Choose one to update the calculations.

The pattern specifies HipKnitShop HipWool – 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 Holiday Sweater?

Prices retrieved from shops 2 days ago. The price is for the cheapest colour – check with the shop.

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Drops

Paris

100% bomull

Weight

50 g

Length

75 m

You need

9 skeins

GlittraCheapest
from SEK 17 / skein · Frakt 69 kr, fri över 699 kr
SEK 153
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StickAnn
from SEK 17 / skein
SEK 153
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Filcolana

Arwetta Classic

80% merino, 20% nylon

Weight

50 g

Length

210 m

You need

3 skeins

YllotyllCheapest
from SEK 64 / skein
SEK 192
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Garn och Tygverkstan
from SEK 65 / skein
SEK 195
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Broderi & Garn 1901
from SEK 65 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 800 kr
SEK 195
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Mohair by Canard

Brushed Lace

72% kid mohair, 28% silke

Weight

25 g

Length

210 m

You need

3 skeins

Broderi & Garn 1901Cheapest
from SEK 130 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 800 kr
SEK 390
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Mohair by Canard

Brushed Lace

72% kid mohair, 28% silke

Weight

25 g

Length

210 m

You need

6 skeins

Broderi & Garn 1901Cheapest
from SEK 130 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 800 kr
SEK 780
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Buy all yarn · size M

9 × Drops Paris
3 × Filcolana Arwetta Classic
3 × Mohair by Canard Brushed Lace
6 × Mohair by Canard Brushed Lace

Estimated total cost: SEK 1,515

Yarn matching · beta

Alternative yarns for Holiday Sweater

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 HipKnitShop HipWool

Good match ✓98%

Drops

Paris

100% bomull

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

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

50 g · 75 m

from SEK 17 / skein

Good match ✓86%

Bæstmor

Påfugl in Paris

73 % mohair, 22 % ull, 5 % polyamid

Works because: similar gauge (16 sts vs 17 sts) · same length per gram · similar fibre.

Warmth: In between
Softness: In between
Itchiness: In between
Weight: In between

50 g · 90 m

from SEK 139 / skein

Possible match74%

Gjesdal Garn

Soft

50 % alpacka, 50 % akryl

Works because: similar gauge (16 sts vs 17 sts) · same length per gram · different fibre – similar drape.

Warmth: In between
Softness: In between
Itchiness: In between
Weight: In between

50 g · 90 m

from SEK 89 / skein

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 Mohair by Canard Brushed Lace

Good match ✓100%

Filcolana

Tilia

70% kid mohair, 30% 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 109 / skein

Good match ✓100%

Gepard Garn

Kid Seta

70% kid mohair, 30% 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 90 / 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 Holiday Sweater

How much yarn do I need for Holiday Sweater?

XS: 8 skeins HipKnitShop HipWool + 3 skeins Filcolana Arwetta Classic + 3 skeins Mohair by Canard Brushed Lace + 6 skeins Mohair by Canard Brushed Lace
S: 8 skeins HipKnitShop HipWool + 3 skeins Filcolana Arwetta Classic + 3 skeins Mohair by Canard Brushed Lace + 6 skeins Mohair by Canard Brushed Lace
M: 8 skeins HipKnitShop HipWool + 3 skeins Filcolana Arwetta Classic + 3 skeins Mohair by Canard Brushed Lace + 6 skeins Mohair by Canard Brushed Lace
L: 9 skeins HipKnitShop HipWool + 4 skeins Filcolana Arwetta Classic + 4 skeins Mohair by Canard Brushed Lace + 7 skeins Mohair by Canard Brushed Lace
XL: 10 skeins HipKnitShop HipWool + 4 skeins Filcolana Arwetta Classic + 4 skeins Mohair by Canard Brushed Lace + 8 skeins Mohair by Canard Brushed Lace

Which yarn is used in Holiday Sweater?

The pattern is written for Drops Paris (main yarn – both yarn suggestions) and Filcolana Arwetta Classic (held together with – option 1) and Mohair by Canard Brushed Lace (held together with – option 1, single strand) and Mohair by Canard Brushed Lace (held together with – option 2, two strands held together (total amount)). Gauge: 10 sts × 13 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stocking stitch on 10 mm needles.

Can I use a different yarn for Holiday Sweater?

Yes, if the gauge matches. The closest match to Paris among our yarns is Drops Paris (98% match). Recalculate the amount in metres and read how to substitute yarn.