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Louisiana Sweater

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Louisiana Sweater

by PetiteKnit

Skill level
Advanced
Tools
Knitting needles 8 mm & 9 mm
Gauge
10 sts × 14 rows on 9 mm

Which yarn do you need for Louisiana Sweater? Find the recommended yarn, quantities by size and alternative yarns here. Jumper with a textured stitch pattern and a relaxed fit.

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Yarn for Louisiana Sweater

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Two strands held together

Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka

1100 m in total

10 skeins

The pattern specifies the colour {färg}. Choose your colour on the shop’s website.

Estimated yarn cost, size Mca SEK 1,290

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The pattern specifies Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka

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Where can I buy yarn for Louisiana Sweater?

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Sandnes Garn

Børstet Alpakka

Borstad alpacka med ull och polyamid

Weight

50 g

Length

110 m

You need

10 skeins

Buy all yarn · size M

  • 10 × Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka

Estimated total cost: SEK 1,290 · all from Yllotyll: SEK 1,290

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Alternative yarns for Louisiana 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 Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka

Good match ✓100%

Hobbii

Pearly Haze

73% viskos, 27% merinoull

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

Warmth
In between
Softness
Soft
Itchiness
Non-itchy
Weight
Light

50 g · 110 m

from SEK 109 / skein

Good match ✓85%

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 match73%

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

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 Louisiana Sweater

How much yarn do I need for Louisiana Sweater?
  • XS: 9 skeins Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka
  • S: 10 skeins Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka
  • M: 10 skeins Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka
  • L: 10 skeins Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka
  • XL: 11 skeins Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka
  • 2XL: 12 skeins Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka
  • 3XL: 13 skeins Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka
Which yarn is used in Louisiana Sweater?

The pattern is written for Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka (two strands held together). Gauge: 10 sts × 14 rows on 9 mm.

Can I use a different yarn for Louisiana Sweater?

Yes, if the gauge matches. The closest match to Børstet Alpakka among our yarns is Hobbii Pearly Haze (100% match). Recalculate the amount in metres and read how to substitute yarn.

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