Yarn guide
The yarns I design with: fibre, length, needle size and gauge. Use the numbers when you substitute yarn, and always check the ball band. Manufacturers change their yarns from time to time.
Fluff
HipKnitShop
The mohair I use when a garment should be light and airy.
| Fibre | 80 % kid mohair, 11 % merino wool, 9 % polyamide |
|---|---|
| Length | 50 g = 100 m |
| Needle | 7–9 mm |
| Gauge | approx. 11–12 stitches to 10 cm on 8 mm needles |
Hip Wool
HipKnitShop
The wool I use when a garment needs weight.
| Fibre | 100 % Highland wool |
|---|---|
| Length | 50 g = 80 m |
| Needle | 5–8 mm |
| Gauge | 17 stitches to 10 cm on 6 mm needles |
Tjukk Mohair
Rauma Garn
| Fibre | 88 % mohair, 7 % wool, 5 % polyamide |
|---|---|
| Length | 50 g = 100 m |
| Needle | 6–9 mm |
| Gauge | 10–13 stitches to 10 cm |
Puno
Rauma Garn
| Fibre | 68 % baby alpaca, 10 % merino, 22 % polyamide |
|---|---|
| Length | 50 g = approx. 110 m |
| Needle | 5–6 mm |
| Gauge | 14–16 stitches to 10 cm |
Plum
Rauma Garn
A fine mohair, often knitted together with another strand.
| Fibre | 70 % super kid mohair, 30 % polyamide |
|---|---|
| Length | 25 g = 250 m |
| Needle | approx. 3–3.5 mm |
| Gauge | not stated |
Vams
Rauma Garn
| Fibre | 100 % Norwegian wool |
|---|---|
| Length | 50 g = approx. 83 m |
| Needle | 5–6 mm |
| Gauge | 14–16 stitches to 10 cm |
Ballerina Chunky Mohair
Sandnes Garn
| Fibre | 77 % mohair, 18 % wool, 5 % polyamide |
|---|---|
| Length | 50 g = approx. 135 m |
| Needle | 5–7 mm |
| Gauge | 13–16 stitches to 10 cm |
Børstet Alpakka
Sandnes Garn
| Fibre | 96 % brushed alpaca, 4 % nylon |
|---|---|
| Length | 50 g = approx. 110 m |
| Needle | 4–7 mm |
| Gauge | 12–18 stitches to 10 cm |
Alpakka Ull
Sandnes Garn
| Fibre | 65 % alpaca, 35 % wool |
|---|---|
| Length | 50 g = approx. 100 m |
| Needle | 3.5–5 mm |
| Gauge | 19–22 stitches to 10 cm |
Kos
Sandnes Garn
| Fibre | 62 % baby alpaca, 9 % wool, 29 % nylon |
|---|---|
| Length | 50 g = approx. 150 m |
| Needle | 4.5–5.5 mm |
| Gauge | 16–18 stitches to 10 cm |
Bella
Permin
The soft mohair in several of the tops and party sweaters.
| Fibre | 75 % kid mohair, 20 % wool, 5 % polyamide |
|---|---|
| Length | 50 g = 145 m |
| Needle | 6 mm |
| Gauge | 14 stitches × 22 rows to 10 cm on 6 mm needles |
Påfugl in Paris
House of Yarn
It turns up in more of my patterns than any other yarn.
| Fibre | 73 % mohair, 22 % wool, 5 % polyamide |
|---|---|
| Length | 50 g = approx. 90 m |
| Needle | 7 mm |
| Gauge | 12 stitches to 10 cm on 7 mm needles |
The gold thread
In some of the designs a metallic thread runs along with the mohair. It is Mölnlycke metallic sewing thread, not a yarn. It is knitted together with the main yarn and gives the shimmer.
Substituting yarn
Gauge matters most, not the brand. If you match the stitch count over 10 cm, you can use the yarn you have. Work out the amount with How much yarn do I need? and read more on the yarn page, where you can also see where to buy the yarns.
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