Yarn alternatives for the Wilma Sweater

But if, like me, you love mohair, you can choose a more budget-friendly variant. Personally, I love Drops Kid-Silk, as it combines good quality with an affordable price. Find Drops Kid-Silk here.

Below is an overview of our recommendations for possible yarn alternatives for the Wilma Sweater.

Original yarn:

Materials: 1 strand of Peruvian Highland Wool from Filcolana (50 g = 100 m), knitted with 1 strand of Tilia Mohair from Filcolana (25 g = 210 m).

In the pictures below, the following colors are used:
Peruvian Highland Wool in color: Marzipan.
Tilia in color: Latte.

Amount:

  • 650-700 (650-700) 700 (750-800) 800-850 (850) 850-900 g Peruvian Highland Wool and 150-175 (175) 175 (175-200) 200-225 (200-225) 225 g Tilia Mohair.

1st alternative:

Materials: 1 strand of Drops Karisma (50 g = approx. 100 m) and 1 strand of Drops Kid-Silk (25 g = 210 m).

In the pictures below, the following colors are used:
Karisma in color: 84.
Kid-Silk Mohair in color: 33.

Amount:

  • 650-700 (650-700) 700 (750-800) 800-850 (850) 850-900 g Drops Karisma and 150-175 (175) 175 (175-200) 200-225 (200-225) 225 g Drops Kid-Silk.

2nd alternative:

Materials: 1 strand of Drops Nepal (50 g = approx. 75 m)

Recommendation: Optionally, add a mohair strand for a look similar to the original design. You can find the yarn amount for a potential mohair strand under the "Original Yarn" heading on this page.

Amount:

  • 950-1000 (950-1000) 1000 (1050-1100) 1100-1150 (1150) 1200 g Drops Nepal.

3rd alternative:

Materials: 1 strand of Drops Tweed (50 g = approx. 130 m)

Recommendation: Optionally, add a mohair strand for a look similar to the original design. You can find the yarn amount for a potential mohair strand under the "Original Yarn" heading on this page.

Amount:

  • 500-550 (500-550) 550 (600-650) 650-700 (650-700) 650-700 g Drops Tweed.

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