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Ellens Lekesett

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Ellens Lekesett

by PetiteKnit

Skill level
Intermediate
Tools
3 mm circular needle (60 or 80 cm) for the cardigan. The page also lists 2,5 and 3 mm circular needles (40 and 60 cm) and 2,5 and 3 mm double-pointed needles. Notions: 8 buttons, 15 mm in diameter, and soft waistband elastic.
Gauge
28 sts = 10 cm on 3 mm needles

Which yarn do you need for Ellens Lekesett? Find the recommended yarn, quantities by size and alternative yarns here. A baby set with a cardigan in a simple lace pattern and nappy pants in stocking stitch with an elasticated waist. Both garments are knitted from the top down in Sunday from Sandnes Garn, with the cardigan worked flat and the pants in the round. The cardigan can also be worked entirely in stocking stitch.

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 79

Yarn for Ellens Lekesett

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

0–2 mån = nappy pants waist circumference 38 cm, cardigan chest circumference 43 cm, length 21 cm

2–4 mån = nappy pants waist circumference 42 cm, cardigan chest circumference 46 cm, length 25 cm

4–6 mån = nappy pants waist circumference 44 cm, cardigan chest circumference 50 cm, length 27 cm

6–9 mån = nappy pants waist circumference 46 cm, cardigan chest circumference 52 cm, length 29 cm

9–12 mån = nappy pants waist circumference 48 cm, cardigan chest circumference 54 cm, length 31 cm

12–18 mån = nappy pants waist circumference 50 cm, cardigan chest circumference 56 cm, length 33 cm

18–24 mån = nappy pants waist circumference 52 cm, cardigan chest circumference 60 cm, length 35 cm

Main yarn for the whole set

Sandnes Garn Sunday

470 m in total

2 skeins

Colour: none selectedThe pattern’s colour {färg} is currently out of stock.

Estimated yarn cost, size 0–2 månca SEK 158

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Sandnes Garn

Sunday

100% merinoull

Weight

50 g

Length

235 m

You need

2 skeins

  • Broderi & Garn 1901Cheapest

    from SEK 79 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 800 kr

  • Sandnes Garn

    from SEK 79 / skein · Frakt från 79 kr

  • MYO Make Your Own

    from SEK 85 / skein

  • Garn och Tygverkstan

    from SEK 85 / skein

  • Lilla garnbutiken

    from SEK 85 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 700 kr

Buy all yarn · size 0–2 mån

  • 2 × Sandnes Garn Sunday

Estimated total cost: SEK 158 · all from Sandnes Garn: SEK 158

Add everything to your basket at Broderi & Garn 1901 Buy everything from Sandnes Garn · SEK 158

The yarns are automatically added to your basket in the right quantities · cheapest overall: Sandnes Garn.

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Alternative yarns for Ellens Lekesett

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 Sunday

Good match ✓97%

Isager

Tvinni

100% merinoull

Works because: same gauge · same length per gram · similar fibre.

Warmth
In between
Softness
Soft
Itchiness
Non-itchy
Weight
Light

50 g · 255 m

from SEK 99 / skein

Good match ✓96%

Sandnes Garn

Alpakka Silke

70 % babyalpacka, 30 % mullbärssilke

Works because: same gauge · length approx. 4 m/g (vs 5 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 · 200 m

from SEK 125 / skein

Good match ✓90%

Copenhagen Fibers

Merino Light

100% merinoull

Works because: similar gauge (28 sts vs 27 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
Soft
Itchiness
Non-itchy
Weight
Light

50 g · 235 m

from SEK 68 / skein

Good match ✓88%

Isager

Alpaca 2

50% alpacka, 50% merino

Works because: similar gauge (26 sts vs 27 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
Warm
Softness
Soft
Itchiness
Non-itchy
Weight
Light

50 g · 250 m

from SEK 79 / 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 Ellens Lekesett

How much yarn do I need for Ellens Lekesett?
  • 0–2 mån: 2 skeins Sandnes Garn Sunday
  • 2–4 mån: 2 skeins Sandnes Garn Sunday
  • 4–6 mån: 3 skeins Sandnes Garn Sunday
  • 6–9 mån: 3 skeins Sandnes Garn Sunday
  • 9–12 mån: 3 skeins Sandnes Garn Sunday
  • 12–18 mån: 4 skeins Sandnes Garn Sunday
  • 18–24 mån: 4 skeins Sandnes Garn Sunday
Which yarn is used in Ellens Lekesett?

The pattern is written for Sandnes Garn Sunday (main yarn for the whole set). Gauge: 28 sts = 10 cm on 3 mm needles.

Can I use a different yarn for Ellens Lekesett?

Yes, if the gauge matches. The closest match to Sunday among our yarns is Isager Tvinni (97% match). Recalculate the amount in metres and read how to substitute yarn.

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