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Clovelly Tee – yarn and yarn alternatives

Skill level: Intermediate
Tools: Circular needles 3,5 and 4 mm, length 25–120 cm.
Gauge: 20 sts × 30 rows in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm after blocking.

Which yarn do you need for Clovelly Tee? Find the recommended yarn, quantities by size and alternative yarns here. Clovelly Tee is a striped, short-sleeved top with a relaxed fit and contrasting ribbed edges. It is knitted from the top down and has a folded neckband. Your choice of yarn allows you to adapt the top for warmer or cooler days. The pattern is available in Swedish.

The pattern is owned and sold by the designer. Yarnmatch only shows which yarn you need and links to the original pattern.

Buy the original pattern from the designer · ca SEK 95

Yarn for Clovelly Tee

Choose a size and we’ll calculate how much yarn you need.

1 = bust measurement approx. 75 cm, finished bust circumference 93 cm, length 53 or 54,5 cm.

Choose your size based on your bust measurement. The design is intended to have approximately 17 cm of positive ease. Finished bust circumference refers to the circumference of the finished garment; length is measured from the cast-on edge at the centre back.

Recommended sleeve length for all sizes: 8,5 or 10 cm, measured from the cast-on edge at the armhole.

Main yarn

Filcolana Pernilla

525 m in total

3 skeins

Colour: 975 Dark Chocolate (melange)as specified in the pattern

Main yarn

Filcolana Alva

525 m in total

3 skeins

Colour: 409 Espresso melange Alvaas specified in the pattern

Main yarn

Filcolana Pernilla

525 m in total

3 skeins

Colour: 977 Marzipan (melange)as specified in the pattern

Main yarn

Filcolana Alva

525 m in total

3 skeins

Colour: 977 Marzipan melange Alvaas specified in the pattern

Estimated yarn cost, size 1ca SEK 648

The designer’s own yarn suggestions

Coco Amour Knitwear also lists these yarns in the pattern. Choose one to update the calculations.

The pattern specifies Filcolana Pernilla

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Where can I buy yarn for Clovelly Tee?

Prices retrieved from shops 1 hr ago. The price is for the cheapest colour – check with the shop.

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Filcolana

Pernilla

100 % ull

Weight

50 g

Length

175 m

You need

3 skeins

Lilla garnbutikenCheapest
from SEK 59 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 700 kr
SEK 177
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Glittra
from SEK 67 / skein · Frakt 69 kr, fri över 699 kr
SEK 201
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Filcolana

Alva

Okänd fiber

Weight

25 g

Length

175 m

You need

3 skeins

Broderi & Garn 1901Cheapest
from SEK 49 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 800 kr
SEK 147
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Lilla garnbutiken
from SEK 49 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 700 kr
SEK 147
Visit shop →
Glittra
from SEK 49 / skein · Frakt 69 kr, fri över 699 kr
SEK 147
Visit shop →

Filcolana

Pernilla

100 % ull

Weight

50 g

Length

175 m

You need

3 skeins

Lilla garnbutikenCheapest
from SEK 59 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 700 kr
SEK 177
Visit shop →
Glittra
from SEK 67 / skein · Frakt 69 kr, fri över 699 kr
SEK 201
Visit shop →

Filcolana

Alva

Okänd fiber

Weight

25 g

Length

175 m

You need

3 skeins

Broderi & Garn 1901Cheapest
from SEK 49 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 800 kr
SEK 147
Visit shop →
Lilla garnbutiken
from SEK 49 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 700 kr
SEK 147
Visit shop →
Glittra
from SEK 49 / skein · Frakt 69 kr, fri över 699 kr
SEK 147
Visit shop →

Buy all yarn · size 1

3 × Filcolana Pernilla
3 × Filcolana Alva
3 × Filcolana Pernilla
3 × Filcolana Alva

Estimated total cost: SEK 648

Yarn matching · beta

Alternative yarns for Clovelly Tee

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 Filcolana Pernilla

Good match ✓98%

Dale Garn

Baby Ull

100 % merino

Works because: same gauge · length approx. 3 m/g (vs 4 m/g) · similar fibre.

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

50 g · 165 m

from SEK 65 / skein

Good match ✓94%

Hjelholt Uldspinderi

Dansk Pelsuld 5,5/2

100 % ull

Works because: same gauge · length approx. 3 m/g (vs 4 m/g) · similar fibre.

Good to know

Your yarn is heavier per metre – the garment may end up heavier and drape differently than in the photo

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

100 g · 275 m

from SEK 55 / skein

Good match ✓87%

Drops

Sky

74 % babyalpacka, 18 % polyamid, 8 % merinoull

Works because: similar gauge (21 sts vs 22 sts) · same length per gram · similar fibre.

Good to know

The gauge differs by 1.0 sts – knit a swatch and recalculate the stitch count, or the garment will come out the wrong size

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

50 g · 190 m

from SEK 73 / skein

Possible match76%

Daily Stitch

Acrylic

100% akryl

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

Good to know

A completely different fibre than in the pattern – expect a different feel, sheen and drape

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

100 g · 350 m

from SEK 23 / skein

Instead of Filcolana Alva

Good match ✓94%

Isager

Highland Wool

Okänd fiber

Works because: same gauge · length approx. 6 m/g (vs 7 m/g) · similar fibre.

Good to know

Your yarn is heavier per metre – the garment may end up heavier and drape differently than in the photo

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

50 g · 275 m

from SEK 56 / skein

Possible match72%

Copenhagen Fibers

Silk Mohair

75% mohair, 25% mullbärssilke

Works because: same gauge · length approx. 8 m/g (vs 7 m/g) · different fibre – different feel.

Good to know

Your yarn is lighter per metre – the garment may end up lighter and airier than in the photo
A completely different fibre than in the pattern – expect a different feel, sheen and drape

Warmth: Warm
Softness: Soft
Itchiness: In between
Weight: Light

25 g · 200 m

from SEK 73 / skein

Possible match72%

Friends

Kid Silk

70% kid mohair, 20% silke, 10% ull

Works because: same gauge · length approx. 8 m/g (vs 7 m/g) · different fibre – different feel.

Good to know

Your yarn is lighter per metre – the garment may end up lighter and airier than in the photo
A completely different fibre than in the pattern – expect a different feel, sheen and drape

Warmth: Warm
Softness: Soft
Itchiness: In between
Weight: Light

25 g · 200 m

from SEK 60 / skein

Possible match70%

Hjertegarn

Kid Silk

70 % mohair, 30 % silke

Works because: same gauge · length approx. 8 m/g (vs 7 m/g) · different fibre – different feel.

Good to know

Your yarn is lighter per metre – the garment may end up lighter and airier than in the photo
A completely different fibre than in the pattern – expect a different feel, sheen and drape

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

25 g · 210 m

from SEK 60 / 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 Clovelly Tee

How much yarn do I need for Clovelly Tee?

1: 3 skeins Filcolana Pernilla + 3 skeins Filcolana Alva + 3 skeins Filcolana Pernilla + 3 skeins Filcolana Alva
2: 3 skeins Filcolana Pernilla + 3 skeins Filcolana Alva + 3 skeins Filcolana Pernilla + 3 skeins Filcolana Alva
3: 4 skeins Filcolana Pernilla + 4 skeins Filcolana Alva + 4 skeins Filcolana Pernilla + 4 skeins Filcolana Alva
4: 4 skeins Filcolana Pernilla + 4 skeins Filcolana Alva + 4 skeins Filcolana Pernilla + 4 skeins Filcolana Alva
5: 4 skeins Filcolana Pernilla + 4 skeins Filcolana Alva + 4 skeins Filcolana Pernilla + 4 skeins Filcolana Alva
6: 4 skeins Filcolana Pernilla + 4 skeins Filcolana Alva + 4 skeins Filcolana Pernilla + 4 skeins Filcolana Alva
7: 4 skeins Filcolana Pernilla + 4 skeins Filcolana Alva + 4 skeins Filcolana Pernilla + 4 skeins Filcolana Alva
8: 4 skeins Filcolana Pernilla + 4 skeins Filcolana Alva + 4 skeins Filcolana Pernilla + 4 skeins Filcolana Alva
9: 5 skeins Filcolana Pernilla + 5 skeins Filcolana Alva + 5 skeins Filcolana Pernilla + 5 skeins Filcolana Alva
10: 5 skeins Filcolana Pernilla + 5 skeins Filcolana Alva + 5 skeins Filcolana Pernilla + 5 skeins Filcolana Alva
11: 6 skeins Filcolana Pernilla + 6 skeins Filcolana Alva + 6 skeins Filcolana Pernilla + 6 skeins Filcolana Alva

Which yarn is used in Clovelly Tee?

The pattern is written for Filcolana Pernilla (main yarn) and Filcolana Alva (main yarn) and Filcolana Pernilla (main yarn) and Filcolana Alva (main yarn). Gauge: 20 sts × 30 rows in stocking stitch on 4 mm needles = 10 × 10 cm after blocking..

Can I use a different yarn for Clovelly Tee?

Yes, if the gauge matches. The closest match to Pernilla among our yarns is Wool4you Capella (100% match). Recalculate the amount in metres and read how to substitute yarn.