Yilaa Cardigan [PDF], engl.

Details

Yarn

 

Original yarn (held double):

Lana Grossa Setasuri

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

250 (275) 275 (300) 325 (350) 400 (450) 500 g

→ held double = approx. 106 m / 25 g

Gauge: 17 sts × 22 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch

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Recommended yarn alternatives

 

Drops Air (single strand)

65 % alpaca | 28 % polyamide | 7 % wool | approx. 150 m / 50 g

400 (425) 450 (500) 550 (600) 650 (700) 750 g

→ light, soft and easy to care for – creates a voluminous yet wearable cardigan.

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Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk (held double)

77 % alpaca | 23 % silk | approx. 140 m / 25 g

300 (325) 350 (375) 400 (425) 450 (500) 550 g total

→ soft, airy and light – for an elegant, fluffy look with a gentle sheen.

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Drops Baby Merino + Drops Kid Silk (held double)

50 % merino | 23 % silk | 27 % mohair | approx. 175 m / 50 g + 210 m / 25 g

400 (425) 450 (500) 550 (600) 650 (700) 750 g combined

→ soft, luxurious and light – a classic combination with fine halo and subtle shine.

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BC Garn Svala + BC Garn Semilla Melange (held double)

60 % cotton | 40 % wool + 100 % organic wool | approx. 125 m / 50 g + 175 m / 50 g

450 (475) 500 (550) 600 (650) 700 (750) 800 g combined

→ natural feel, a bit firmer hand with beautiful structure and volume.

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Drops Fabel + Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk (held double)

75 % wool | 25 % polyamide + 77 % alpaca | 23 % silk

approx. 205 m / 50 g + 140 m / 25 g

400 (425) 450 (500) 550 (600) 650 (700) 750 g combined

→ durable and soft with a gentle halo – perfect for a warm, cozy cardigan.

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Drops Alpaca Bouclé

80 % alpaca | 15 % wool | 5 % polyamide | approx. 140 m / 50 g

400 (425) 450 (500) 550 (600) 650 (700) 750 g

→ feather-light, textured and exceptionally soft – for a cozy, bouclé finish.

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Kremke Soul Wool Alpaka Bouclé

89 % alpaca | 11 % polyamide | approx. 130 m / 50 g

400 (425) 450 (500) 550 (600) 650 (700) 750 g

→ similar to Drops Bouclé, but slightly finer and with more loft in the fabric.

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Needles

 

• Circular needles 4 mm (at least 100 cm)

• Circular needles 5 mm (40 cm and at least 100 cm)

• Circular needles 5.5 mm (40 cm and at least 100 cm)

 

I work the sleeves with a short circular needle.

You can also use Magic Loop, double-pointed needles or any other preferred method.

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Notions

 

Stitch markers, stitch holders or scrap yarn, tapestry needle, tape measure, scissors.

4 buttons (approx. 25 mm diameter).

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