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Simona - Shawl – yarn and yarn alternatives

Skill level: Intermediate
Tools: See pattern
Gauge: See pattern

Which yarn do you need for Simona - Shawl? Find the recommended yarn, quantities by size and alternative yarns here. The shawl is knitted in a simple yet very pretty lace pattern. It begins with a few rows of garter stitch, followed by a five-row pattern repeat worked to the end, and finishes with a few rows of garter stitch.

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Yarn for Simona - Shawl

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Main yarn

Schachenmayr Alva Silk

1150 m in total

5 skeins

Colour: none selected

Estimated yarn cost, size One sizeca SEK 330

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Schachenmayr

Alva Silk

50% merinoull, 25% silke, 25% bomull

Weight

50 g

Length

230 m

You need

5 skeins

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from SEK 66 / skein · Fraktfritt över 299 kr
SEK 330
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Alternative yarns for Simona - Shawl

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 Schachenmayr Alva Silk

Good match ✓96%

Isager

Isager Tweed

70% ull, 30% mohair

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

Warmth: Warm
Softness: In between
Itchiness: May itch
Weight: Light

50 g · 200 m

from SEK 95 / 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 Simona - Shawl

How much yarn do I need for Simona - Shawl?

One size: 5 skeins Schachenmayr Alva Silk

Which yarn is used in Simona - Shawl?

The pattern is written for Schachenmayr Alva Silk (main yarn). Gauge: See pattern.

Can I use a different yarn for Simona - Shawl?

Yes, if the gauge matches. The closest match to Alva Silk among our yarns is Isager Isager Tweed (96% match). Recalculate the amount in metres and read how to substitute yarn.