Inspiration: Beautiful wool knitwear in Misina and Misina Tweed

Misina and Misina Tweed are two classic wool qualities from Lana Gatto, which are obvious when you want to knit projects that are both neat, practical and look great in use. It is one pure and classic wool thread, which gives a clear mask image and looks great in both stockinette, rib and structure – perfect for everything from sweaters and cardigans to hats, scarves and children's knitwear. The wool feels comfortable and do not scratch, and many can easily wear it directly against the skin.

The difference lies primarily in the expression: Misina has a clean, timeless look in monochromatic shades, while Misina Tweed has the small, fine tweed stitches that give more play and depth - even when you knit simply. Both qualities are easy to work with and a safe choice if you want woolen yarn that can be used for many types of knitting.

In this blog post, you will get facts about Misina and Misina Tweed, what you can expect from the yarn in knitting – and finally we show inspiration in the form of our knitting of selected popular recipes.

Briefly about Misina & Misina Tweed

Misina

• Material: 100% pure new wool

• Weight & running length: 50 g / 100 m

• Guidance stick: 4–4.5 mm

• Knit strength: approx. 19–20 m per 10 cm

• Yarn structure: classic, smooth woolen thread with a nice mesh image

Misina Tweed

• Material: 87% pure new wool, 13% viscose

• Weight & running length: 50 g / 100 m

• Guidance stick: 4–4.5 mm

• Knit strength: approx. 19–20 m per 10 cm

• Yarn structure: same type of classic wool thread – with tweed studs that give extra play

 

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Misina & Misina Tweed – this is how the yarn feels and behaves

Classic wool that holds up beautifully in use

Misina and Misina Tweed are really good "everyday wool": they are made to be used. You get a yarn there withstands repeated use, keeps the shape nicely and gives a knit that retains its expression over time. 

Comfortable wool - can be worn directly against the skin

Even though it is pure wool, both Misina and Misina Tweed are experienced as comfortable and non-scratch too many. This makes them suitable for projects that need to be worn close to the body - even without anything underneath.

Beautiful mask image in both stockinette and structure

Both qualities give one calm, even mask image, which especially suits stockinette, ribbing and simple structures. It's the type of yarn that makes even simple projects look "finished" and nice.

Tweed or plain - same base, different expression

The difference lies primarily in the look:

• Misina Tweed has small tweeds that give depth and life in the finished knit, even when you knit simply.

• Misina is clean and classic in expression – perfect if you want a monochromatic, timeless result.

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What is Misina & Misina Tweed particularly suitable for?

Misina and Misina Tweed are versatile qualities that you can use for both small and large projects. They are particularly suitable for:

• sweaters and cardigans

• vests and sleepovers

• hats, scarves and other accessories

• children's knitting

• projects with structure (rib, pattern knitting and simple relief patterns)

Below you will find pictures of our knitting, so you can see how Misina and Misina Tweed look in selected designs.

 

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Inspiration: Knitting popular knitting patterns in Misina and Misina Tweed

Below are recipe ideas that work really well in Misina and Misina Tweed.

OVERVIEW:

1) Esther Sweater from PetiteKnit
2) Sweater No. 11 from My Favorite Things Knitwear
3) Eva Cardigan from PetiteKnit
4) Amy Sweater from PetiteKnit
5) Eurus Sweater from AegyoKnit
6) Celeste Sweater from PetiteKnit
7) Swirl Slipover from TwinKnits
8) Terrazzo Neck from PetiteKnit

Knitting for children in Misina

1) Carl's Cardigan
2) Storm Sweater Junior
3) Hanstholm Sweater Junior
4) Holger Sweater

 

1) Yarn alternative for Esther Sweater from PetiteKnit

Yarn: 1 thread Misina fv. 12246 with 1 thread Baby Alpaca 100% fv. C856

Consumption:
XXS - 11 ngl Misina + 5-6 ngl Baby Alpaca
XS - 12 ngl Misina + 6 ngl Baby Alpaca
S-M - 13 ngl Misina + 7 ngl Baby Alpaca 
L-2XL - 14 ngl Misina + 7 ngl Baby Alpaca 
2XL - 15 ngl Misina + 7-8 ngl Baby Alpaca 
3XL - 16 ngl Misina + 8 ngl Baby Alpaca 
4XL-5XL - 17 ngl Misina + 9 ngl Baby Alpaca

Find recipe here.

 

2) Yarn alternative for Sweater No. 11 from My Favorite Things Knitwear

Yarn: 1 thread Misina fv. 8530 with 1 thread Silk Mohair fv. A4252

Consumption:
Str. 1 - 11 ngl Misina, 5 ngl Silk Mohair
Str. 2 - 12 ngl Misina, 6 ngl Silk Mohair
Str. 3 - 14 ngl Misina, 6 ngl Silk Mohair 

Find recipe here.

 

3) Yarn alternative for Eva Cardigan from PetiteKnit

Yarn: 1 thread Misina fv. 19053

Consumption:
XXS-XS - 11 ngl Misina
S - 12 ngl Misina
M - 12-13 ngl Misina
L - 13 ngl Misina
XL - 14 ngl Misina
2XL - 15 ngl Misina
3XL - 16 ngl Misina
4XL - 17 ngl Misina
5XL - 18 ngl Misina

Find recipe here.

 

4) Yarn alternative for the Amy Sweater from PetiteKnit

Yarn: 1 thread Misina Tweed fv. 14044

Consumption:
XXS - 11 ngl Misina Tweed
XS - 12 ngl Misina Tweed
S - 13 ngl ngl Misina Tweed
M - 14 ngl Misina Tweed
L-XL - 15 ngl ngl Misina Tweed
2XL - 16 ngl ngl Misina Tweed
3XL - 17 ngl Misina Tweed
4XL - 18 ngl Misina Tweed
5XL - 19 ngl Misina Tweed

Find recipe here.

 

5) Yarn alternative for Eurus Sweater from AegyoKnit

Photo: @theknittingnorwegian (via Instagram)

Yarn: 1 thread Misina fv. A4919

Consumption:
Str. 1 - 14 ngl Misina
Str. 2 - 18 ngl Misina
Str. 3 - 20 ngl Misina

Find recipe here.

 

6) Yarn alternative for the Celeste Sweater from PetiteKnit

Yarn: 1 thread Misina fv. 6030, A4252, 14624, A4927 and 8530

Consumption: as in the recipe.

Find recipe here.

 

7) Yarn for Swirl Slipover from TwinKnits

Photo: TwinKnits

Yarn: 1 thread Misina fv. 12975 with 1 thread Silk Mohair fv. 30139

Consumption: as in the recipe.

Find recipe here.

 

8) Yarn alternative for Terrazzo Neck from PetiteKnit

Yarn: 1 thread Misina fv. 14624 with 1 thread Silk Mohair fv. 8875

Consumption:
XS/S - 5 ngl Misina, 2-3 ngl Silk Mohair
M/L - 5 ngl Misina, 3 ngl Silk Mohair

TIP: Misina and Silk Mohair can also be used for Terrazzo Sweater. 

Find recipe here.

 

Knitwear for children in Misina & Misina Tweed

1) Yarn alternative to Carls from PetiteKnit

Yarn: 1 thread Misina fv. 12975

Consumption:
3-6 months - 3 ngl Misina
6-9 months / 9-12 months / 1-2 years - 4 ngl Misina
2-3 years - 5 ngl Misina
3-4 years / 4-5 years / 5-6 years - 6 ngl Misina
6-7 years - 7 ngl Misina

Find recipe here.

 

2) Yarn alternative for Storm Sweater Junior from PetiteKnit

Yarn: 1 thread Misina fv. A4927

Consumption:
1-2 years - 6 ngl Misina
2-3 years - 6-7 ngl Misina
3-4 years - 7 ngl Misina
4-5 years - 8 ngl Misina
5-6 years - 8-9 ngl Misina
6-7 years - 9 ngl Misina
7-8 years - 9-10 ngl Misina
8-9 years - 10 ngl Misina
9-10/10-11 years - 11 ngl Misina
11-12 years - 12 ngl Misina
12-14 years - 13 ngl Misina

Find recipe here.

 

3) Yarn alternative for Hanstholm Sweater Junior from PetiteKnit

Yarn: 1 thread Misina Tweed fv. 978

Consumption:
1-2 years - 5 ngl Misina Tweed
2-3 / 3-4 years - 6 ngl Misina Tweed
4-5/5-6 years - 7 ngl Misina Tweed
6-7/7-8 years - 8 ngl Misina Tweed
8-10/10-12 per - 10 ngl Misina Tweed
12-14 years - 11 ngl Misina Tweed

Find recipe here.

 

4) Yarn alternative for Hanstholm Sweater Junior from PetiteKnit

Yarn: 1 thread Misina fv. 978, 2021, 12975, 642, A4254 and A6420.

Consumption: As in the recipe.

Find recipe here.