Yarn alternatives - Athene Clutch/Athene Clutch vol. 2
Here you will find yarn alternatives for Athene Clutch and Athene Clutch vol. 2.
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 given measurements. However, note that if you choose a different yarn than the original, the final result may have a slightly different finish depending on the yarn's properties.
For both Athene Clutch and Athene Clutch vol. 2, the gauge is 36 stitches x 40 rows on 3.5 mm needles in the pattern stitch = 10 cm x 10 cm.
What can you do to find a budget-friendly yarn alternative for Athene Clutch/Athene Clutch vol. 2?
When we talk about budget-friendly alternatives, you might consider omitting the mohair in the project – it's often the mohair that makes it more expensive.
However, if you're like me and love mohair, you can choose a more affordable option. Personally, I love Drops Kid-Silk, as it combines good quality with a reasonable price. Find Drops Kid-Silk here.
Below is an overview of our recommendations for possible yarn alternatives for Athene Clutch/Athene Clutch vol. 2.
Original Yarn
Materials: 1 strand of Drops Flora (50 g = approx. 210 m), worked together with 1 strand of Drops Kid-Silk Mohair (25 g = approx. 200 m).
Colors used in the image below:
- Drops Flora in color: 01 Natur. Find Flora here.
- Drops Kid-Silk Mohair in color: 01 Natur. Find Kid-Silk here.
Colours used for the image below:
- Drops Flora in color: 08 Brown. Find Flora here.
- Drops Kid-Silk Mohair in color: 15 Medium Brown. Find Kid-Silk here.
Amount for Athene Clutch:
- 50-100 g of Flora
- 25-50 g of Kid-Silk Mohair
Amount for Athene Clutch vol. 2:
- (29) 55 g of Flora
- (13) 25 g of Kid-Silk Mohair
1. Alternative
Materials: 1 strand of Arwetta from Filcolana (50 g = 210 m), worked together with 1 strand of Midnatssol from CaMaRose (25 g = 200 m).
Links to yarn:
Amount for Athene Clutch:
- 50-100 g of Arwetta
- 25-50 g of Midnatssol
Amount for Athene Clutch vol. 2:
- (29) 55 g of Arwetta
- (13) 25 g of Midnatssol
2. Alternative
Materials: 1 strand of Easy Care from Mayflower (50 g = approx. 185 m).
Recommendation: Optionally add a mohair strand for a look closer to the original design. You can find the yarn amounts for a potential mohair strand under the “Original Yarn” section on this page.
Links to yarn:
Amount for Athene Clutch:
- 50-100 g of Easy Care
Amount for Athene Clutch vol. 2:
- (33) 62 g of Easy Care
Do you have a great yarn alternative for the Athene Clutch/Athene Clutch vol. 2?
Send a message to @atheneknitwear on Instagram or email us at atheneknitwear@gmail.com with your yarn alternative!!