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Sophie Shawl – yarn and yarn alternatives

Skill level: Beginner
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 Shawl? Find the recommended yarn, quantities by size and alternative yarns here. Sophie Shawl is a long, narrow shawl in garter stitch with decorative i-cord edges. It is worked in one piece with pointed ends and comes in three sizes.

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Yarn for Sophie Shawl

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

M = length from tip to tip approx. 210 cm, width at centre approx. 34 cm

Main yarn

Gepard Eco Cashmere Vintage

450 m in total

3 skeins

Colour: 180 Dark brown Eco cashmere vintageas specified in the pattern

Alternative

Sandnes Garn Alpakka Ull

500 m in total

5 skeins

Colour: 1088 Koksmelert Alpakka Ullas specified in the pattern

Estimated yarn cost, size Mca SEK 1,340

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Where can I buy yarn for Sophie Shawl?

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Gepard

Eco Cashmere Vintage

100 % kashmir

Weight

50 g

Length

150 m

You need

3 skeins

Broderi & Garn 1901Cheapest
from SEK 340 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 800 kr
SEK 1,020
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Lilla garnbutiken
from SEK 350 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 700 kr
SEK 1,050
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Sandnes Garn

Alpakka Ull

65 % alpacka, 35 % ull

Weight

50 g

Length

100 m

You need

5 skeins

YllotyllCheapest
from SEK 64 / skein
SEK 320
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Broderi & Garn 1901
from SEK 85 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 800 kr
SEK 425
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Lilla garnbutiken
from SEK 89 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 700 kr
SEK 445
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StickAnn
from SEK 99 / skein
SEK 495
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Buy all yarn · size M

3 × Gepard Eco Cashmere Vintage
5 × Sandnes Garn Alpakka Ull

Estimated total cost: SEK 1,340 · all from Broderi & Garn 1901: SEK 1,445

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Alternative yarns for Sophie Shawl

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

50 g · 125 m

from SEK 90 / skein

Instead of Sandnes Garn Alpakka Ull

Good match ✓99%

Hobbii

Frutta Solid

100% bomull

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

Warmth: Cool
Softness: In between
Itchiness: Non-itchy
Weight: Heavy

100 g · 210 m

from SEK 53 / skein

Good match ✓99%

Hobbii x Pom Pom

Garland

Bomull med alpacka

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

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

50 g · 105 m

from SEK 65 / skein

Good match ✓93%

Järbo

Raggi

70 % ull (superwash), 30 % polyamid

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

100 g · 150 m

from SEK 50 / skein

Good match ✓88%

Copenhagen Fibers

Merino

100% merinoull

Works because: similar gauge (20 sts vs 19 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: Warm
Softness: Soft
Itchiness: Non-itchy
Weight: In between

50 g · 108 m

from SEK 68 / 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 Shawl

How much yarn do I need for Sophie Shawl?

S: 2 skeins Gepard Eco Cashmere Vintage + 3 skeins Sandnes Garn Alpakka Ull
M: 3 skeins Gepard Eco Cashmere Vintage + 5 skeins Sandnes Garn Alpakka Ull
L: 4 skeins Gepard Eco Cashmere Vintage + 6 skeins Sandnes Garn Alpakka Ull

Which yarn is used in Sophie Shawl?

The pattern is written for Gepard Eco Cashmere Vintage (main yarn) and Sandnes Garn Alpakka Ull (alternative). 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 Shawl?

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.