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Primrose Sweater – yarn and yarn alternatives

Skill level: Intermediate
Tools: Circular needles 3 mm (40 cm), 3,5 and 4 mm (40–120 cm), plus 4,5 mm (80–120 cm).
Gauge: 21 sts × 40 rows = 10 × 10 cm in slip-stitch pattern on 4,5 mm needles; 21 sts × 32 rows = 10 × 10 cm in double moss stitch on 4 mm needles. Both after blocking.

Which yarn do you need for Primrose Sweater? Find the recommended yarn, quantities by size and alternative yarns here. Primrose Sweater is a roomy sweater combining double moss stitch with a textured slip-stitch pattern. It is knitted from the top down with shaped shoulders, short rows and tapered sleeves. Ribbed edges and a folded neckband provide a soft finish, and two yarns are held together throughout. The pattern is available in Swedish.

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Yarn for Primrose Sweater

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1 = body chest circumference approx. 75 cm, garment chest circumference 101 cm, length 52,5 cm, upper arm 38 cm, yoke depth 22,5 cm

Intended positive ease approximately 25,5–27 cm. Length and yoke depth are measured at the centre back, excluding the neckband. Recommended sleeve length for all sizes: 43,5 cm from the underarm.

Main yarn

Oslo Mikrospinneri Osloull

Replaced Sysleriget Cashmere Sock

1260 m in total

6 skeins

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Held together with

Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair

Replaced Sysleriget Brushed Deluxe

1272 m in total

6 skeins

Colour: none selected

Estimated yarn cost, size 1ca SEK 1,573

The designer’s own yarn suggestions

Coco Amour Knitwear also lists these yarns in the pattern. Choose one to update the calculations.

The pattern specifies Sysleriget Cashmere Sock – is not available in any shop right now, so we’re showing a yarn you can buy

The pattern specifies Sysleriget Brushed Deluxe – 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 Primrose Sweater?

Prices retrieved from shops 11 hr ago. The price is for the cheapest colour – check with the shop.

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Oslo Mikrospinneri

Osloull

70 % norsk lammeull, 30 % mullbärssilke

Weight

50 g

Length

210 m

You need

6 skeins

Oslo MikrospinneriCheapest
from SEK 189 / skein · Norsk sida
Shop price: 16.95 EUR
SEK 1,135
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Sandnes Garn

Tynn Silk Mohair

57% mohair, 28% silke, 15% ull

Weight

25 g

Length

212 m

You need

6 skeins

StickAnnCheapest
from SEK 73 / skein
SEK 438
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Sandnes Garn
from SEK 105 / skein · Frakt från 79 kr
SEK 630
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Broderi & Garn 1901
from SEK 105 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 800 kr
SEK 630
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Yllotyll
from SEK 105 / skein
SEK 630
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Stick å Klart
from SEK 105 / skein
SEK 630
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Garn och Tygverkstan
from SEK 105 / skein
SEK 630
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Lilla garnbutiken
from SEK 105 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 700 kr
SEK 630
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MYO Make Your Own
from SEK 105 / skein
SEK 630
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Buy all yarn · size 1

6 × Oslo Mikrospinneri Osloull
6 × Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair

Estimated total cost: SEK 1,573

Yarn matching · beta

Alternative yarns for Primrose 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 Sysleriget Cashmere Sock

Good match ✓99%

Oslo Mikrospinneri

Osloull

70 % norsk lammeull, 30 % mullbärssilke

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

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

50 g · 210 m

from SEK 189 / skein

Good match ✓96%

Rauma

Finull

100 % ull

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 39 / skein

Good match ✓93%

Isager

Alpaca 2

50% alpacka, 50% merino

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: Warm
Softness: Soft
Itchiness: Non-itchy
Weight: Light

50 g · 250 m

from SEK 79 / skein

Good match ✓93%

Knitting for Olive

Merino

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: In between

50 g · 250 m

from SEK 110 / skein

Instead of Sysleriget Brushed Deluxe

Possible match76%

Sandnes Garn

Tynn Silk Mohair

57% mohair, 28% silke, 15% ull

Works because: similar gauge (27 sts vs 28 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
Different fibre than in the pattern – the feel and drape may differ slightly

Warmth: Warm
Softness: Soft
Itchiness: In between
Weight: Light

25 g · 212 m

from SEK 73 / skein

Swatch required69%

Knitting for Olive

Compatible Cashmere

100% kashmir

Works because: same gauge · length approx. 6 m/g (vs 8 m/g) · different fibre – different feel.

Good to know

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

Warmth: Warm
Softness: Soft
Itchiness: Non-itchy
Weight: Light

25 g · 150 m

from SEK 210 / 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 Primrose Sweater

How much yarn do I need for Primrose Sweater?

1: 3 skeins Sysleriget Cashmere Sock + 3 skeins Sysleriget Brushed Deluxe
2: 3 skeins Sysleriget Cashmere Sock + 3 skeins Sysleriget Brushed Deluxe
3: 3 skeins Sysleriget Cashmere Sock + 3 skeins Sysleriget Brushed Deluxe
4: 3 skeins Sysleriget Cashmere Sock + 3 skeins Sysleriget Brushed Deluxe
5: 3 skeins Sysleriget Cashmere Sock + 3 skeins Sysleriget Brushed Deluxe
6: 4 skeins Sysleriget Cashmere Sock + 4 skeins Sysleriget Brushed Deluxe
7: 4 skeins Sysleriget Cashmere Sock + 4 skeins Sysleriget Brushed Deluxe
8: 4 skeins Sysleriget Cashmere Sock + 4 skeins Sysleriget Brushed Deluxe
9: 4 skeins Sysleriget Cashmere Sock + 4 skeins Sysleriget Brushed Deluxe
10: 4 skeins Sysleriget Cashmere Sock + 4 skeins Sysleriget Brushed Deluxe
11: 5 skeins Sysleriget Cashmere Sock + 5 skeins Sysleriget Brushed Deluxe

Which yarn is used in Primrose Sweater?

The pattern is written for Oslo Mikrospinneri Osloull (main yarn) and Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair (held together with). Gauge: 21 sts × 40 rows = 10 × 10 cm in slip-stitch pattern on 4,5 mm needles; 21 sts × 32 rows = 10 × 10 cm in double moss stitch on 4 mm needles. Both after blocking..

Can I use a different yarn for Primrose Sweater?

Yes, if the gauge matches. The closest match to Osloull among our yarns is Oslo Mikrospinneri Osloull (99% match). Recalculate the amount in metres and read how to substitute yarn.