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Sophie Scarf – yarn and yarn alternatives

Skill level: Beginner
Tools: Knitting needles 3,5 mm
Gauge: 22 sts × 42 rows in garter stitch on 3,5 mm needles

Which yarn do you need for Sophie Scarf? Find the recommended yarn, quantities by size and alternative yarns here. Airy scarf in rib stitch – perfect as a first project.

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Yarn for Sophie Scarf

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Main yarn

Sandnes Garn Cashmere

110 m in total

1 skeins

Colour: 4372 Burgundy Cashmereas specified in the pattern

Estimated yarn cost, size Litenca SEK 205

The designer’s own yarn suggestions

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The pattern specifies Sandnes Garn Cashmere

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Sandnes Garn

Cashmere

100% kashmir

Weight

25 g

Length

110 m

You need

1 skeins

c-knitCheapest
from SEK 205 / skein
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Yllotyll
from SEK 205 / skein
SEK 205
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Broderi & Garn 1901
from SEK 205 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 800 kr
SEK 205
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Lilla garnbutiken
from SEK 205 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 700 kr
SEK 205
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StickAnn
from SEK 205 / skein
SEK 205
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Estimated total cost: SEK 205 · all from Broderi & Garn 1901: SEK 205

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Alternative yarns for Sophie Scarf

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 Cashmere

Possible match75%

Oslo Mikrospinneri

Osloull

70 % norsk lammeull, 30 % mullbärssilke

Works because: same gauge · same length per gram · different fibre – different feel.

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

50 g · 210 m

from SEK 175 / skein

Possible match72%

Isager

Alpaca 2

50% alpacka, 50% merino

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

Warmth: Warm
Softness: Soft
Itchiness: Non-itchy
Weight: Light

50 g · 250 m

from SEK 79 / skein

Possible match72%

Knitting for Olive

Merino

100% merinoull

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

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

50 g · 250 m

from SEK 110 / skein

Possible match70%

Rauma

Finull

100 % ull

Works because: same gauge · same length per gram · different fibre – different feel.

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

50 g · 175 m

from SEK 49 / 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 Sophie Scarf

How much yarn do I need for Sophie Scarf?

Liten: 1 skeins Sandnes Garn Cashmere
Stor: 2 skeins Sandnes Garn Cashmere

Which yarn is used in Sophie Scarf?

The pattern is written for Sandnes Garn Cashmere (main yarn). Gauge: 22 sts × 42 rows in garter stitch on 3,5 mm needles.

Can I use a different yarn for Sophie Scarf?

Yes, if the gauge matches. The closest match to Cashmere among our yarns is Cardiff Cashmere Classic (99% match). Recalculate the amount in metres and read how to substitute yarn.