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Louisiana Sweater Junior – yarn and yarn alternatives

Skill level: Beginner
Tools: 8 mm circular needle (40 and 60 or 80 cm), 9 mm circular needle (40, 60 and 80 cm) and 8 and 9 mm double-pointed needles.
Gauge: 10 sts x 14 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stocking stitch on 9 mm needles with two strands held together.

Which yarn do you need for Louisiana Sweater Junior? Find the recommended yarn, quantities by size and alternative yarns here. A roomy children's sweater with raglan shaping and a folded ribbed neckband. The sweater is knitted from the top down with two strands of Børstet Alpakka held together. The pattern is beginner-friendly and includes video tutorials for the techniques; an Italian cast-off is suggested for the ribbed edges.

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Buy the original pattern from the designer · ca SEK 75

Yarn for Louisiana Sweater Junior

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

2-4 years = chest circumference 72 cm, length 42 cm, approximate chest measurement 55 cm

4-6 years = chest circumference 76 cm, length 46 cm, approximate chest measurement 58 cm

6-8 years = chest circumference 80 cm, length 48 cm, approximate chest measurement 63 cm

8-10 years = chest circumference 88 cm, length 50 cm, approximate chest measurement 71 cm

10-12 years = chest circumference 92 cm, length 53 cm, approximate chest measurement 77 cm

12-14 years = chest circumference 100 cm, length 55 cm, approximate chest measurement 82 cm

Chest circumference and length refer to the finished sweater. The length includes the folded neckband. Recommended positive ease is approximately 18 cm. Choose the size according to the child's chest measurement and adjust the length if needed.

Main yarn (two strands held together)

Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka

550 m in total

5 skeins

The pattern specifies the colour {färg}. Choose your colour on the shop’s website.

Estimated yarn cost, size 2-4 årca SEK 645

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Where can I buy yarn for Louisiana Sweater Junior?

Prices retrieved from shops 7 days ago. The price is for the cheapest colour – check with the shop.

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Sandnes Garn

Børstet Alpakka

Borstad alpacka med ull och polyamid

Weight

50 g

Length

110 m

You need

5 skeins

YllotyllCheapest
from SEK 129 / skein
SEK 645
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5 × Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka

Estimated total cost: SEK 645 · all from Yllotyll: SEK 645

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Alternative yarns for Louisiana Sweater Junior

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 Børstet Alpakka

Good match ✓100%

Hobbii

Pearly Haze

73% viskos, 27% merinoull

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

Warmth: In between
Softness: Soft
Itchiness: Non-itchy
Weight: Light

50 g · 110 m

from SEK 109 / skein

Good match ✓85%

Bæstmor

Påfugl in Paris

73 % mohair, 22 % ull, 5 % polyamid

Works because: similar gauge (16 sts vs 17 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
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 · 90 m

from SEK 139 / skein

Possible match73%

Gjesdal Garn

Soft

50 % alpacka, 50 % akryl

Works because: similar gauge (16 sts vs 17 sts) · same length per gram · different fibre – similar drape.

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
Your yarn is heavier per metre – the garment may end up heavier and drape differently than in the photo
Different fibre than in the pattern – the feel and drape may differ slightly

Warmth: In between
Softness: In between
Itchiness: In between
Weight: In between

50 g · 90 m

from SEK 89 / skein

Swatch required62%

Knitting for Olive

Heavy Merino

Okänd fiber

Works because: similar gauge (18 sts vs 17 sts) · length approx. 3 m/g (vs 2 m/g) · different fibre – different feel.

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
Your yarn is lighter per metre – the garment may end up lighter and airier than in the photo
A completely different fibre than in the pattern – expect a different feel, sheen and drape

Warmth: In between
Softness: In between
Itchiness: In between
Weight: In between

50 g · 125 m

from SEK 110 / 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 Louisiana Sweater Junior

How much yarn do I need for Louisiana Sweater Junior?

2-4 år: 5 skeins Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka
4-6 år: 6 skeins Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka
6-8 år: 7 skeins Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka
8-10 år: 7 skeins Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka
10-12 år: 8 skeins Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka
12-14 år: 9 skeins Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka

Which yarn is used in Louisiana Sweater Junior?

The pattern is written for Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka (main yarn (two strands held together)). Gauge: 10 sts x 14 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stocking stitch on 9 mm needles with two strands held together..

Can I use a different yarn for Louisiana Sweater Junior?

Yes, if the gauge matches. The closest match to Børstet Alpakka among our yarns is Hobbii Pearly Haze (100% match). Recalculate the amount in metres and read how to substitute yarn.