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The Beginner Sweater – yarn and yarn alternatives

Skill level: Beginner
Tools: 9 mm circular needles, 80 and 40 cm
Gauge: 10 sts = 10 cm

Which yarn do you need for The Beginner Sweater? Find the recommended yarn, quantities by size and alternative yarns here. The Beginner Sweater is a beginner-friendly jumper with a simple, clearly explained pattern. This project is suitable as a first knitted jumper and requires basic knowledge of knit and purl stitches and casting off.

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Yarn for The Beginner Sweater

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Finished garment measurements:

XS–S = chest circumference 100 cm, length 60 cm

M–L = chest circumference 130 cm, length 70 cm

XL–XXL = chest circumference 150 cm, length 70 cm

Main yarn

Drops Air

1200 m in total

8 skeins

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Estimated yarn cost, size XS–Sca SEK 376

The designer’s own yarn suggestions

Runastrikk also lists these yarns in the pattern. Choose one to update the calculations.

The pattern specifies Drops Air

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Where can I buy yarn for The Beginner Sweater?

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Drops

Air

65% alpacka, 28% polyamid, 7% ull

Weight

50 g

Length

150 m

You need

8 skeins

SkapamerCheapest
from SEK 47 / skein · Fri frakt över 999 kr
SEK 376
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LindeHobby
from SEK 47 / skein
SEK 376
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StickAnn
from SEK 47 / skein
SEK 376
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Knittingroom
from SEK 63 / skein
SEK 504
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8 × Drops Air

Estimated total cost: SEK 376 · all from StickAnn: SEK 376

Buy everything from StickAnn · SEK 376

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Alternative yarns for The Beginner 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 Drops Air

Swatch required66%

Lana Gatto

Eco Cashmere

Okänd fiber

Works because: similar gauge (18 sts vs 17 sts) · same length per gram · different fibre – different feel.

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
A completely different fibre than in the pattern – expect a different feel, sheen and drape

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

50 g · 150 m

from SEK 340 / skein

Swatch required61%

Knitting for Olive

Heavy Merino

Okänd fiber

Works because: similar gauge (18 sts vs 17 sts) · same length per gram · different fibre – different feel.

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

50 g · 125 m

from SEK 110 / 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 The Beginner Sweater

How much yarn do I need for The Beginner Sweater?

XS–S: 8 skeins Drops Air
M–L: 10 skeins Drops Air
XL–XXL: 12 skeins Drops Air

Which yarn is used in The Beginner Sweater?

The pattern is written for Drops Air (main yarn). Gauge: 10 sts = 10 cm.

Can I use a different yarn for The Beginner Sweater?

Yes, if the gauge matches. The closest match to Air among our yarns is Knittersbox Snuggles (90% match). Recalculate the amount in metres and read how to substitute yarn.