Yarn alternatives for My Slipover

Here you will find yarn alternatives for My Slipover.

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 My Slipover, the gauge is 34 stitches x 32 rows on 4.5 mm needles in double rib = 10 cm x 10 cm.

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

How can you find a budget-friendly yarn alternative for My Slipover?

When it comes to budget-friendly alternatives, you might consider omitting the mohair in the sweater – it's often the mohair that makes it more expensive.

But if, like me, you love mohair, you can opt for a more affordable version. Personally, I love Drops Kid-Silk, as it combines good quality with an affordable price.

Below is an overview of our recommendations for possible yarn alternatives for My Slipover.

Original yarn:

Materials: 1 strand of Drops Baby Merino (50 g = approx. 175 m), can be knitted with 1 strand of Drops Kid-Silk (25 g = approx. 210 m).

In the picture below, the following colors are used:
Baby Merino: 19 grey.
Kid-Silk Mohair: grey.

Amount:

• 250 (250-300) 300 (300) 300-350 (300-350) 300-350 (350) 350 g Drops Baby Merino and 100-125 (125-150) 125-150 (125-150) 150 (150-175) 150-175 (150-175) 150-175 g Drops Kid-Silk Mohair.

1st alternative:

Materials: 1 strand of Arwetta from Filcolana (50 g = 210 m), can be knitted with 1 strand of Midnatssol from CaMaRose (25 g = 212 m).

Amount:

• 200-250 (250) 250 (250) 250-300 (250-300) 250-300 (300) 300 g Arwetta.
• 100-125 (125-150) 125-150 (125-150) 150 (150-175) 150-175 (150-175) 150-175 g Midnatssol from CaMaRose.

2nd alternative:

Materials: Drops Flora (50 g = 210 m).

Amount:

• 200-250 (250) 250 (250) 250-300 (250-300) 250-300 (300) 300 g Drops Flora.

3rd alternative:

Materials: 1 strand of Pernilla from Filcolana (50 g = approx. 175 m).

Amount:

• 250 (250-300) 300 (300) 300-350 (300-350) 300-350 (350) 350 g Pernilla.

4th alternative:

Materials: 1 strand of Mayflower Easy Care (50 g = approx. 185 m).

Amount:

• 250 (250-300) 300 (300) 300-350 (300-350) 300-350 (350) 350 g Mayflower Easy Care.

Do you have a good yarn alternative for My Slipover? Then send a message to @atheneknitwear on Instagram or email atheneknitwear@gmail.com with your yarn alternative!