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Sophie Hood

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Sophie Hood

by PetiteKnit

Skill level
Intermediate
Tools
5 mm circular needle (60 cm)
Gauge
17 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm in garter stitch on 5 mm needles

Which yarn do you need for Sophie Hood? Find the recommended yarn, quantities by size and alternative yarns here. Sophie Hood is a combined scarf and hood in garter stitch with neat i-cord edges. The design comes in three lengths, while the hood depth is the same for all sizes.

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Buy the original pattern from the designer · ca SEK 52

Yarn for Sophie Hood

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

M = length from hood to tip approx. 128 cm, hood depth approx. 24 cm

Main yarn

Gepard Eco Cashmere Vintage

600 m in total

4 skeins

Colour: 325 Blodapelsinas specified in the pattern

Estimated yarn cost, size Mca SEK 1,360

The designer’s own yarn suggestions

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The pattern specifies Gepard Eco Cashmere Vintage

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Where can I buy yarn for Sophie Hood?

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Gepard

Eco Cashmere Vintage

100 % kashmir

Weight

50 g

Length

150 m

You need

4 skeins

  • Broderi & Garn 1901Cheapest

    from SEK 340 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 800 kr

    SEK 1,360

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  • Lilla garnbutiken

    from SEK 350 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 700 kr

    SEK 1,400

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Buy all yarn · size M

  • 4 × Gepard Eco Cashmere Vintage

Estimated total cost: SEK 1,360 · all from Lilla garnbutiken: SEK 1,400

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Alternative yarns for Sophie Hood

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 Gepard Eco Cashmere Vintage

Good match ✓98%

Drops

Safran

Okänd fiber

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

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50 g · 160 m

from SEK 22 / skein

Good match ✓98%

Friends

Cotton 8/4

Okänd fiber

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

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50 g · 160 m

from SEK 239 / skein

Good match ✓95%

Daily Stitch

Acrylic

100% akryl

Works because: same gauge · length approx. 4 m/g (vs 3 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
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Non-itchy
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100 g · 350 m

from SEK 23 / skein

Good match ✓95%

Isager

Jensen

Okänd fiber

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
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50 g · 125 m

from SEK 90 / 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 Sophie Hood

How much yarn do I need for Sophie Hood?
  • S: 3 skeins Gepard Eco Cashmere Vintage
  • M: 4 skeins Gepard Eco Cashmere Vintage
  • L: 5 skeins Gepard Eco Cashmere Vintage
Which yarn is used in Sophie Hood?

The pattern is written for Gepard Eco Cashmere Vintage (main yarn). Gauge: 17 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm in garter stitch on 5 mm needles.

Can I use a different yarn for Sophie Hood?

Yes, if the gauge matches. The closest match to Eco Cashmere Vintage among our yarns is Noro Silk Garden Sock (100% match). Recalculate the amount in metres and read how to substitute yarn.

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