Yarn alternatives for Dorthea Sweater - Mohair Edition

by Mille Fournaise

Here you will find yarn alternatives for Dorthea Sweater - Mohair Edition.

How to find a yarn alternative?

In all patterns from Athene Knitwear, you are free to choose the yarn type you prefer. The most important thing is to ensure that the yarn matches the gauge specified in the pattern. This way, you will achieve a finished result that fits the indicated measurements. However, if you choose a different yarn from the original, the final result may have a slightly different finish depending on the yarn’s properties.

For Dorthea Sweater - Mohair Edition, the gauge is 19 stitches x 32 rows on 4 mm needles in the gauge pattern.

The pattern is available in the following sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL.

Below is an overview of our recommendations for possible yarn alternatives for Dorthea Sweater - Mohair Edition.

Original yarn:

Materials: 3 strands of Nordic Sky Oulu Kid-Silk (25 g = approx. 237 m).

In the pictures below, the following color is used:
Oulu in color: white.

Amount:

  • 350-375 (375) 375-400 (375-400) 400-425 (400-425) 425-450 (425-450) 450 g Oulu.

1st yarn alternative:

Dorthea Sweater - Mohair Edition is perfect for using up all your mohair scraps! Weigh your mohair leftovers and see how much you have, and optionally buy a bit more if needed to knit this beautiful sweater! It will create the most stunning result and is a great way to reduce your yarn stash.

Below is an example of a Dorthea Sweater - Mohair Edition using leftovers:

Materials:
3 strands of mohair leftovers from your stash.

Amount:

  • 350-375 (375) 375-400 (375-400) 400-425 (400-425) 425-450 (425-450) 450 g mohair leftovers.

2nd yarn alternative:

Materials: 3 strands of Kid-Silk Mohair from Drops (25 g = 210 m).

Amount:

  • 350-375 (375) 375-400 (375-400) 400-425 (400-425) 425-450 (425-450) 450 g Kid-Silk Mohair from Drops.

Do you have a great yarn alternative for Dorthea Sweater - Mohair Edition? Then send a message to @atheneknitwear on Instagram or email atheneknitwear@gmail.com with your yarn alternative!

 

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