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Guernsey Sweater Baby – yarn and yarn alternatives
- Skill level
- Advanced
- Tools
- 50 cm circular needles and double-pointed needles in sizes 3,5 and 4 mm.
- Gauge
- 20 sts in moss stitch with one strand of Double Sunday or two strands of Sunday on 4 mm needles = 10 cm.
Which yarn do you need for Guernsey Sweater Baby? Find the recommended yarn, quantities by size and alternative yarns here. A textured sweater for babies and toddlers with ribbed edges and a folded neckband. It is knitted from the top down with one strand of Double Sunday, with short-row shoulder shaping and charted texture patterns. The pattern also includes a version worked with two strands of Sunday.
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Yarn for Guernsey Sweater Baby
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3 mån = chest circumference 52 cm, total length approx. 25 cm, sleeve length 15 cm
Colour: 3161as specified in the pattern
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Where can I buy yarn for Guernsey Sweater Baby?
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Weight
50 g
Length
108 m
You need
3 skeins
- YllotyllCheapest
from SEK 64 / skein
SEK 192
Visit shop → - Broderi & Garn 1901
from SEK 79 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 800 kr
SEK 237
Visit shop → - Sandnes Garn
from SEK 85 / skein · Frakt från 79 kr
SEK 255
Visit shop → - MYO Make Your Own
from SEK 85 / skein
SEK 255
Visit shop → - Lilla garnbutiken
from SEK 85 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 700 kr
SEK 255
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Buy all yarn · size 3 mån
- 3 × Sandnes Garn Double Sunday
Estimated total cost: SEK 192 · all from MYO Make Your Own: SEK 255
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Alternative yarns for Guernsey Sweater Baby
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 Double Sunday
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 Guernsey Sweater Baby
How much yarn do I need for Guernsey Sweater Baby?
- 3 mån: 3 skeins Sandnes Garn Double Sunday
- 6 mån: 4 skeins Sandnes Garn Double Sunday
- 9 mån: 4 skeins Sandnes Garn Double Sunday
- 12 mån: 5 skeins Sandnes Garn Double Sunday
- 2 år: 6 skeins Sandnes Garn Double Sunday
- 4 år: 6 skeins Sandnes Garn Double Sunday
Which yarn is used in Guernsey Sweater Baby?
The pattern is written for Sandnes Garn Double Sunday (main yarn). Gauge: 20 sts in moss stitch with one strand of Double Sunday or two strands of Sunday on 4 mm needles = 10 cm..
Can I use a different yarn for Guernsey Sweater Baby?
Yes, if the gauge matches. The closest match to Double Sunday among our yarns is Noro Haunui Silk (99% match). Recalculate the amount in metres and read how to substitute yarn.
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