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Ivy Cape

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Ivy Cape

by PetiteKnit

Skill level
Intermediate
Tools
5 mm circular needle (40, 60 and 80 and/or 100 cm)
Gauge
16 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stocking stitch on 5 mm needles

Which yarn do you need for Ivy Cape? Find the recommended yarn, quantities by size and alternative yarns here. Ivy Cape is a roomy cape in stocking stitch with shaped shoulders and neckline. It is worked in one piece from the top down, with increases across the shoulders and yoke and short rows at the neck. The length can be adjusted, with the elbow crease as the recommended finishing point.

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Yarn for Ivy Cape

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

liten = chest circumference approx. 143 cm, shoulder width approx. 40 cm, length 50 cm

Length is measured at the centre back and can be adjusted. The recommended length is to the elbow crease.

Main yarn

CaMaRose Snefnug

440 m in total

4 skeins

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

Estimated yarn cost, size litenca SEK 436

The designer’s own yarn suggestions

PetiteKnit also lists these yarns in the pattern. Choose one to update the calculations.

The pattern specifies CaMaRose Snefnug

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Where can I buy yarn for Ivy Cape?

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CaMaRose

Snefnug

Babyalpacka och merinoull (blåsgarn)

Weight

50 g

Length

110 m

You need

4 skeins

  • Lilla garnbutikenCheapest

    from SEK 109 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 700 kr

  • Yllotyll

    from SEK 117 / skein

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  • 4 × CaMaRose Snefnug

Estimated total cost: SEK 436 · all from Lilla garnbutiken: SEK 436

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Alternative yarns for Ivy Cape

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 CaMaRose Snefnug

Good match ✓100%

Skappel

Myk

78 % norsk lammull, 22 % polyamid

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

Warmth
In between
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Weight
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50 g · 110 m

from SEK 112 / skein

Good match ✓90%

Copenhagen Fibers

Baby Alpaca Blend

50% alpacka, 35% bomull, 15% merinoull

Works because: similar gauge (15 sts vs 14 sts) · same length per gram · similar fibre.

Warmth
Warm
Softness
Soft
Itchiness
Non-itchy
Weight
Light

50 g · 110 m

from SEK 90 / skein

Good match ✓87%

HipKnitShop

Fluff Mohair

80 % kid mohair, 11 % merinoull, 9 % polyamid

Works because: similar gauge (15 sts vs 14 sts) · same length per gram · similar fibre.

Warmth
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Weight
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50 g · 100 m

from SEK 155 / skein

Good match ✓86%

Isager

Alpaca 3

Alpacka och ull

Works because: similar gauge (15 sts vs 14 sts) · length approx. 3 m/g (vs 2 m/g) · similar fibre.

Warmth
Warm
Softness
Soft
Itchiness
Non-itchy
Weight
In between

50 g · 125 m

from SEK 98 / 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 Ivy Cape

How much yarn do I need for Ivy Cape?
  • liten: 4 skeins CaMaRose Snefnug
  • mellan: 5 skeins CaMaRose Snefnug
  • stor: 6 skeins CaMaRose Snefnug
Which yarn is used in Ivy Cape?

The pattern is written for CaMaRose Snefnug (main yarn). Gauge: 16 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stocking stitch on 5 mm needles.

Can I use a different yarn for Ivy Cape?

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

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