Details

Yarn recommendation & yardage

Raakel Tee is worked with a light base yarn (such as Nepal or Tynn Line) and—depending on the look you want—optionally paired with a fluffy carry-along strand. This keeps the fabric airy while adding softness and a subtle halo. You can also choose a classic silk mohair, or a cotton-based alternative—just make sure you meet the stated gauge.

7/8 sleeves (original yarns)

Pascuali Nepal

(60% organic cotton, 28% linen, 12% nettle, approx. 180 m / 50 g)

→ 300 (300) 300 (350) 400 (450) 450 g

Lana Grossa Seta Suri

(69% suri alpaca, 31% silk, approx. 212 m / 25 g)

→ 100 (125) 125 (150) 150 (175) 175 g

Fiberpassion Suri Cloud

(74% baby suri alpaca, 26% silk, approx. 300 m / 50 g)

→ 150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (250) 250 g

Short sleeves (original yarn)

Sandnes Garn Tynn Line

(53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen, approx. 220 m / 50 g)

→ 200 (200) 200 (250) 250 (300) 300 g

Note: Yardage may vary depending on yarn choice and your preferred sleeve length.

Yarn alternatives

Base yarn alternatives (instead of Pascuali Nepal 180 m / 50 g)

Sandnes Garn Mandarin Petit

(100% cotton, approx. 180 m / 50 g)

→ 300 (300) 300 (350) 400 (450) 450 g

Character: A summer classic with a clean stitch definition. Smoother and less textured than Nepal.

DROPS Safran

(100% cotton, approx. 160 m / 50 g)

→ 350 (350) 350 (400) 450 (500) 500 g

Character: Light, slightly crisp, very summery. With the shorter meterage you’ll usually need a bit more grams.

DROPS Baby Merino

(100% merino wool, superwash, approx. 175 m / 50 g)

→ 300 (300) 300 (350) 400 (450) 450 g

Character: More “woolly” and elastic with a very even fabric. Great for spring/transition wear and layering.

DROPS Nord

(45% alpaca, 30% polyamide, 25% wool, approx. 170 m / 50 g)

→ 350 (350) 350 (400) 450 (500) 500 g

Character: Light and soft with a touch more warmth. Ideal for a layering tee.

Fluffy carry-along alternatives (instead of Lana Grossa Seta Suri 212 m / 25 g)

For all options below, use the same amount as for Seta Suri:

→ 100 (125) 125 (150) 150 (175) 175 g

= 4 (5) 5 (6) 6 (7) 7 skeins of 25 g

Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair

(57% mohair, 28% silk, 15% merino wool, approx. 212 m / 25 g)

Character: Classic silk mohair halo, very light and reliable as a carry-along yarn.

DROPS Kid-Silk

(75% mohair, 25% silk, approx. 210 m / 25 g)

Character: Airy and soft with a fine halo—an uncomplicated alternative.

Kremke Silky Kid

(72% mohair, 28% silk, approx. 210 m / 25 g)

Character: Smooth, elegant halo with beautiful depth of colour.

Isager Silk Mohair

(75% super kid mohair, 25% silk, approx. 212 m / 25 g)

Character: Very light, refined halo—looks elegant rather than “plushy”.

Kremke Kid Cotton

(65% mohair, 35% cotton, approx. 210 m / 25 g)

Character: Less sheen than silk mohair, softer cotton feel—especially nice for spring/summer layering.