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MOA TIGHTS – yarn and yarn alternatives

Skill level: Beginner
Tools: 2,5 and 3 mm circular needles (30 cm) and 3 mm double-pointed needles
Gauge: 27 sts = 10 cm on 3 mm needles

Which yarn do you need for MOA TIGHTS? Find the recommended yarn, quantities by size and alternative yarns here. Stocking stitch tights for babies and children in Alpakka Silke, knitted from the top down. Short rows add extra height at the back and shape the heel, while a gusset between the legs provides room and ease of movement.

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Yarn for MOA TIGHTS

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

0–1 months = waist circumference 36 cm, leg length 17 cm, foot length approx. 8,5 cm

3 months = waist circumference 39 cm, leg length 20 cm, foot length approx. 9,5 cm

6 months = waist circumference 43 cm, leg length 23 cm, foot length approx. 10,5 cm

9 months = waist circumference 46 cm, leg length 26 cm, foot length approx. 12 cm

1 year = waist circumference 48 cm, leg length 29 cm, foot length approx. 13 cm

2 years = waist circumference 51 cm, leg length 34 cm, foot length approx. 14,5 cm

4 years = waist circumference 54 cm, leg length 41 cm, foot length approx. 16 cm

Main yarn

Sandnes Garn Alpakka Silke

400 m in total

2 skeins

Colour: 1015 Morning Mistas specified in the pattern

Estimated yarn cost, size 0–1 månca SEK 250

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Where can I buy yarn for MOA TIGHTS?

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Sandnes Garn

Alpakka Silke

70 % babyalpacka, 30 % mullbärssilke

Weight

50 g

Length

200 m

You need

2 skeins

Broderi & Garn 1901Cheapest
from SEK 125 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 800 kr
SEK 250
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Sandnes Garn
from SEK 149 / skein · Frakt från 79 kr
SEK 298
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Lilla garnbutiken
from SEK 149 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 700 kr
SEK 298
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StickAnn
from SEK 149 / skein
SEK 298
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2 × Sandnes Garn Alpakka Silke

Estimated total cost: SEK 250 · all from Lilla garnbutiken: SEK 298

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Alternative yarns for MOA TIGHTS

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 Alpakka Silke

Good match ✓96%

Hobbii

Baby Cotton Organic

100% ekologisk bomull

Works because: same gauge · length approx. 3 m/g (vs 4 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: Cool
Softness: Soft
Itchiness: Non-itchy
Weight: In between

50 g · 170 m

from SEK 43 / skein

Good match ✓96%

Sandnes Garn

Tynn Merinoull

100 % merinoull

Works because: same gauge · same length per gram · 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 · 175 m

from SEK 85 / skein

Good match ✓95%

Sandnes Garn

Sunday

100% merinoull

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

Good to know

Your yarn is lighter per metre – the garment may end up lighter and airier than in the photo

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

50 g · 235 m

from SEK 79 / skein

Good match ✓89%

Filcolana

Arwetta Classic

80% merino, 20% nylon

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 · 210 m

from SEK 64 / 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 MOA TIGHTS

How much yarn do I need for MOA TIGHTS?

0–1 mån: 2 skeins Sandnes Garn Alpakka Silke
3 mån: 2 skeins Sandnes Garn Alpakka Silke
6 mån: 2 skeins Sandnes Garn Alpakka Silke
9 mån: 2 skeins Sandnes Garn Alpakka Silke
1 år: 2 skeins Sandnes Garn Alpakka Silke
2 år: 3 skeins Sandnes Garn Alpakka Silke
4 år: 3 skeins Sandnes Garn Alpakka Silke

Which yarn is used in MOA TIGHTS?

The pattern is written for Sandnes Garn Alpakka Silke (main yarn). Gauge: 27 sts = 10 cm on 3 mm needles.

Can I use a different yarn for MOA TIGHTS?

Yes, if the gauge matches. The closest match to Alpakka Silke among our yarns is Hobbii Baby Cotton Organic (96% match). Recalculate the amount in metres and read how to substitute yarn.