Yarn alternatives for the Wilma Sweater

Here you’ll find yarn alternatives for the Wilma Sweater.

How to choose a yarn alternative?

In all patterns from Athene Knitwear, you are free to choose the type of yarn you prefer. The most important thing is to ensure the yarn matches the gauge specified in the pattern. This way, your finished result will align with the given measurements. However, please note that if you opt for a different yarn than the original, the final result may have a slightly different finish depending on the yarn's characteristics. For the Wilma Sweater, the gauge is 20 stitches x 28 rows on 4 mm needles in stockinette stitch. The pattern is available in the following sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL.

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!