Knitting patterns · Jumpers
Edith Sweater – yarn and yarn alternatives
- Skill level
- 3 · Intermediate
- Tools
- Original yarn: 5 and 6 mm circular needles (40 and 80 cm), 4,5 mm circular needles (40 cm) and 5 mm double-pointed needles. Alternative yarns: 4,5 and 5,5 mm circular needles (40 and 80 cm), 4 mm circular needles (40 cm) and 4,5 mm double-pointed needles. Double-pointed needles are not needed when using magic loop.
- Gauge
- 16 sts x 25 rows in stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm on 6 mm needles with two strands of Tynn Peer Gynt and one strand of Tynn Silk Mohair.
Find yarn for Edith Sweater by Lene Holme Samsøe. See recommended yarns, quantities needed for each size and alternatives, and compare shops. Edith Sweater is a knitted jumper by Lene Holme Samsøe with instructions in Swedish. The light blue version is knitted with two strands of Tynn Peer Gynt held together with one strand of Tynn Silk Mohair. The designer also suggests Snefnug, Isager Soft or Poppy as alternatives to this yarn combination.
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Yarn for Edith Sweater
Choose a size and we’ll calculate how much yarn you need.
M = chest circumference 115 cm, back width 52 cm, length 58 cm.
Colour: brunnera blue 5812as specified in the pattern
Colour: 5812 Brunnera Blue Tynn silk mohairas specified in the pattern
The designer’s own yarn suggestions
Lene Holme Samsøe also lists these yarns in the pattern. Choose one to update the calculations.
The pattern specifies Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt
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Where can I buy yarn for Edith Sweater?
Prices retrieved from shops 3 days ago. The price is for the cheapest colour – check with the shop.
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Weight
50 g
Length
205 m
You need
10 skeins
- Garn och TygverkstanCheapest
from SEK 59 / skein
SEK 590
Visit shop → - Lilla garnbutiken
from SEK 59 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 700 kr
SEK 590
Visit shop → - Broderi & Garn 1901
from SEK 59 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 800 kr
SEK 590
Visit shop → - StickAnn
from SEK 90 / skein
SEK 900
Visit shop → - gute-garne.de
from SEK 99 / skein · Amerikansk butik
Shop price: 10 USD
SEK 990
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Weight
25 g
Length
212 m
You need
5 skeins
- StickAnnCheapest
from SEK 73 / skein
SEK 365
Visit shop → - Kudostu
from SEK 99 / skein
SEK 495
Visit shop → - Sandnes Garn
from SEK 105 / skein · Frakt från 79 kr
SEK 525
Visit shop → - Broderi & Garn 1901
from SEK 105 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 800 kr
SEK 525
Visit shop → - Yllotyll
from SEK 105 / skein
SEK 525
Visit shop → - Stickat & Klart
from SEK 105 / skein
SEK 525
Visit shop → - Garn och Tygverkstan
from SEK 105 / skein
SEK 525
Visit shop → - Lilla garnbutiken
from SEK 105 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 700 kr
SEK 525
Visit shop → - MYO Make Your Own
from SEK 105 / skein
SEK 525
Visit shop → - gute-garne.de
from SEK 168 / skein · Amerikansk butik
Shop price: 17 USD
SEK 842
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Buy all yarn · size M
- 10 × Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt
- 5 × Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair
Estimated total cost: SEK 955
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Broderi & Garn 1901
Drottninggatan 31, 411 14 Göteborg
Open: Vardagar 10–18, lör 11–15
Brands: Sandnes Garn
Lilla garnbutiken
Gamla Flygplatsvägen 24, 423 37 Göteborg
Open: Vardagar 10–18, lör 10–14:30
Brands: Sandnes Garn
StickAnn
Västra Mjällbyvägen 39, 294 71 Sölvesborg
Open: Ons 10–18, tor 13–18, lör 10–14
Brands: Sandnes Garn
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Alternative yarns for Edith Sweater
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 Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt
See all yarn alternatives to Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt →Instead of Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair
See all yarn alternatives to Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair →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 Edith Sweater
How much yarn do I need for Edith Sweater?
- XXS: 8 skeins Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt + 4 skeins Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair
- XS/S: 9 skeins Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt + 5 skeins Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair
- M: 10 skeins Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt + 5 skeins Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair
- L: 11 skeins Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt + 6 skeins Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair
- XL: 12 skeins Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt + 6 skeins Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair
- 2XL/3XL: 13 skeins Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt + 7 skeins Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair
- 4XL: 14 skeins Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt + 7 skeins Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair
Which yarn is used in Edith Sweater?
The pattern is written for Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt (main yarn, two strands) and Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair (held together with, one strand). Gauge: 16 sts x 25 rows in stocking stitch = 10 x 10 cm on 6 mm needles with two strands of Tynn Peer Gynt and one strand of Tynn Silk Mohair..
Can I use a different yarn for Edith Sweater?
Yes, if the gauge matches. The closest match to Tynn Peer Gynt among our yarns is Hjelholt Uldspinderi Pelsuld 8/2 (99% match). Recalculate the amount in metres and read how to substitute yarn.
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