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Pepper Sweater

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Pepper Sweater

by Dreamknit

Skill level
Intermediate
Tools
Knitting needles 4,5 mm
Gauge
18 sts = 10 cm in stocking stitch

Which yarn do you need for Pepper Sweater? Find the recommended yarn, quantities by size and alternative yarns here. Pepper Sweater is a striped jumper with a roomy, oversized fit and a relaxed silhouette. Twisted rib sections and a long slit give the design distinctive details.

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 127

Yarn for Pepper Sweater

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

Main colour

Sandnes Garn Alpakka Ull

Replaced Un-told Supreme Wool

1000 m in total

10 skeins

Colour: none selected

Contrast colour

Sandnes Garn Alpakka Ull

Replaced Un-told Supreme Wool

500 m in total

5 skeins

Colour: none selected

Estimated yarn cost, size Mca SEK 960

The designer’s own yarn suggestions

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The pattern specifies Un-told Supreme Wool – is not available in any shop right now, so we’re showing a yarn you can buy

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Where can I buy yarn for Pepper Sweater?

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Sandnes Garn

Alpakka Ull

65 % alpacka, 35 % ull

Weight

50 g

Length

100 m

You need

10 skeins

  • YllotyllCheapest

    from SEK 64 / skein

  • Broderi & Garn 1901

    from SEK 85 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 800 kr

  • Lilla garnbutiken

    from SEK 89 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 700 kr

  • StickAnn

    from SEK 99 / skein

Sandnes Garn

Alpakka Ull

65 % alpacka, 35 % ull

Weight

50 g

Length

100 m

You need

5 skeins

  • YllotyllCheapest

    from SEK 64 / skein

  • Broderi & Garn 1901

    from SEK 85 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 800 kr

  • Lilla garnbutiken

    from SEK 89 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 700 kr

  • StickAnn

    from SEK 99 / skein

Buy all yarn · size M

  • 10 × Sandnes Garn Alpakka Ull
  • 5 × Sandnes Garn Alpakka Ull

Estimated total cost: SEK 960 · all from Yllotyll: SEK 960

Add everything to your basket at Broderi & Garn 1901 Buy everything from Yllotyll · SEK 960

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

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Alternative yarns for Pepper Sweater

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 Un-told Supreme Wool

Good match ✓90%

Sandnes Garn

Alpakka Ull

65 % alpacka, 35 % ull

Works because: similar gauge (19 sts vs 18 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
In between
Itchiness
In between
Weight
In between

50 g · 100 m

from SEK 64 / skein

Good match ✓89%

Hobbii

Frutta Solid

100% bomull

Works because: similar gauge (19 sts vs 18 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
Cool
Softness
In between
Itchiness
Non-itchy
Weight
Heavy

100 g · 210 m

from SEK 53 / skein

Good match ✓89%

Hobbii x Pom Pom

Garland

Bomull med alpacka

Works because: similar gauge (19 sts vs 18 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 · 105 m

from SEK 65 / skein

Good match ✓87%

Hobbii

Pearly Haze

73% viskos, 27% merinoull

Works because: similar gauge (17 sts vs 18 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 · 110 m

from SEK 109 / 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 Pepper Sweater

How much yarn do I need for Pepper Sweater?
  • XXS: 9 skeins Un-told Supreme Wool + 4 skeins Un-told Supreme Wool
  • XS: 9 skeins Un-told Supreme Wool + 4 skeins Un-told Supreme Wool
  • S: 9 skeins Un-told Supreme Wool + 4 skeins Un-told Supreme Wool
  • M: 10 skeins Un-told Supreme Wool + 5 skeins Un-told Supreme Wool
  • L: 10 skeins Un-told Supreme Wool + 5 skeins Un-told Supreme Wool
  • XL: 10 skeins Un-told Supreme Wool + 5 skeins Un-told Supreme Wool
  • XXL: 11 skeins Un-told Supreme Wool + 5 skeins Un-told Supreme Wool
Which yarn is used in Pepper Sweater?

The pattern is written for Sandnes Garn Alpakka Ull (main colour) and Sandnes Garn Alpakka Ull (contrast colour). Gauge: 18 sts = 10 cm in stocking stitch.

Can I use a different yarn for Pepper Sweater?

Yes, if the gauge matches. The closest match to Alpakka Ull among our yarns is Järbo Gästrike 4 tr (100% match). Recalculate the amount in metres and read how to substitute yarn.

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