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Crumpet Cardigan – yarn and yarn alternatives
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Tools
- 4,5 mm circular needle with cable length to suit the size; 3,75 mm needles for the hem and cuffs and 3,25 mm needles for the button band and neck ribbing. Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stitch holders or waste yarn, sewing needle and 6–8 buttons approximately 1,3 cm in diameter.
- Gauge
- 16 sts × 24 rows = 10 cm in lace pattern on 4,5 mm needles after blocking.
Which yarn do you need for Crumpet Cardigan? Find the recommended yarn, quantities by size and alternative yarns here. Crumpet Cardigan is a lace-knit cardigan with a round neck, button fastening and dropped shoulders. It is worked from the top down in a repeating seven-stitch lace pattern, with ribbing at the hem and cuffs. It has long sleeves and a relaxed fit and can be paired with Crumpet Camisole, which is sold as a separate pattern.
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Yarn for Crumpet Cardigan
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M = 108 cm
Finished chest circumference:
Recommended positive ease according to the centimetre measurements on the page: 5–15 cm.
Colour: Sandas specified in the pattern
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Where can I buy yarn for Crumpet Cardigan?
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Weight
100 g
Length
300 m
You need
3 skeins
- La Bien AimeeCheapest
from SEK 382 / skein · Butik i euroland
Shop price: 34.2 EUR
SEK 1,147
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- 3 × The Wandering Flock Cotton Lino
Estimated total cost: SEK 1,147 · all from La Bien Aimee: SEK 1,147
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Alternative yarns for Crumpet Cardigan
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 The Wandering Flock Cotton Lino
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 Crumpet Cardigan
How much yarn do I need for Crumpet Cardigan?
- XS: 2 skeins The Wandering Flock Cotton Lino
- S: 2 skeins The Wandering Flock Cotton Lino
- M: 3 skeins The Wandering Flock Cotton Lino
- L: 3 skeins The Wandering Flock Cotton Lino
- XL: 3 skeins The Wandering Flock Cotton Lino
- XXL: 3 skeins The Wandering Flock Cotton Lino
- 3XL: 3 skeins The Wandering Flock Cotton Lino
- 4XL: 4 skeins The Wandering Flock Cotton Lino
- 5XL: 4 skeins The Wandering Flock Cotton Lino
Which yarn is used in Crumpet Cardigan?
The pattern is written for The Wandering Flock Cotton Lino (main yarn). Gauge: 16 sts × 24 rows = 10 cm in lace pattern on 4,5 mm needles after blocking..
Can I use a different yarn for Crumpet Cardigan?
Yes, if the gauge matches. The closest match to Cotton Lino among our yarns is DROPS Alpaca (85% match). Recalculate the amount in metres and read how to substitute yarn.
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