If you love the feeling of soft, warm knitwear – but would like a yarn that is still easy to work with for both sweaters and accessories – then Maxi VIP an obvious choice. Maxi VIP is the thicker version in the VIP family and gives you a delicious, round thread with a nice mesh pattern and a softness that feels like pure luxury.

What is Maxi VIP?

Maxi VIP is a quality i 80% merino wool and 20% cashmere. Extrafine merino and first-cut cashmere are used here, which makes the yarn a pleasure to knit with and wear. The combination produces a result that is both warm, soft and comfortable against the skin – perfect for projects that need to be worn close to the body. 

Yarn facts (quick overview)

• Material: 80% merino wool, 20% cashmere

• Running length: approx. 50 g / 100 m

• Guidance sticks: approx. 4 mm 

• Knit strength: approx. 19–20 m per 10 cm on needle 4 mm or 15-16 m per 10 cm on needle 5-6 mm with trailing thread.

• Washing: hand wash 30° (dry flat)

This is how you get a good result with Maxi VIP

Maxi VIP has a beautiful, even surface and a nice mask image. Here are a few tips for stick selection, test patch and finish to achieve the result you are after.

1) Knit a test patch - and wash it
The yarn only really finds its shape after washing and a light block. When you wash the sample patch, you get a more accurate picture of both knitting strength, drape and surface.

2) Choice of stick size
When you knit Maxi VIP alone without a trailing thread, we recommend a maximum needle size of 4.5 mm in stockinette stitch. If you choose a needle size that is too large, the knitting will be too loose and thus tend to grow a lot. At the same time, a denser knit will better protect the delicate cashmere fiber. A trailing thread will also help keep the shape and protect against pilling.

3) Consider a companion thread
If you want an extra soft, "fluffy" look and at the same time give the knit a little more firmness, Maxi VIP can be combined with a follower thread - for example Silk Mohair. It gives a beautiful surface and can also help to make your finished project more robust in use.

4) Perfect for both large and small projects
Maxi VIP is really well suited for sweaters, cardigans and slipovers, but also for hats, neck warmers and scarves, where comfort against the skin is extra important.

 

Inspiration: Popular recipes knitted in Maxi VIP

Below you will find ideas for recipes that work really well in Maxi VIP.

 

1) Yarn alternative for Sweater No. 9 from My Favorite Things Knitwear

Yarn: 1 thread Maxi VIP fv. 19053 together with a thread Silk Mohair fv. 6030

Consumption
XS - 8 ngl Maxi, 4 ngl Silk Mohair 
S - 8 ngl Maxi, 5 ngl Silk Mohair 
M - 9 ngl Maxi, 5 ngl Silk Mohair 
L - 10 ngl Maxi, 5 ngl Silk Mohair 
XL - 12 ngl Maxi, 6 ngl Silk Mohair 
2XL - 13 ngl Maxi, 6 ngl Silk Mohair

Find recipe here.

 

2) Yarn alternative for the Weekend Sweater from PetiteKnit

Yarn: 1 thread Maxi VIP fv. 14433 together with a thread Silk Mohair fv. A4927

Consumption
XS - 10 ngl Maxi, 4-5 ngl Silk Mohair 
S - 10 ngl Maxi, 5 ngl Silk Mohair 
M - 11 ngl Maxi, 5 ngl Silk Mohair 
L-2XL - 12 ngl Maxi, 5 ngl Silk Mohair 
3XL - 13 ngl Maxi, 6 ngl Silk Mohair 
4XL-5XL - 14 ngl Maxi, 7 ngl Silk Mohair

Find recipe here.

 

3) Yarn alternative for Sophie Shawl and Sophie Hood from PetiteKnit

Yarn: 1 thread Maxi VIP fv. 10040 (hood) and 14576 (shawl) 

Consumption for Sophie Hood
S - 4 keys Maxi VIP
M - 5 keys Maxi VIP
L - 7 keys Maxi VIP

Find recipe here.

Consumption for Sophie Shawl
S - 3 keys Maxi VIP
M - 5 keys Maxi VIP
L - 6 keys Maxi VIP

Find recipe here.

 

4) Yarn alternative for Cecil Sweater from MorecaKnit

Yarn: 1 thread Maxi VIP fv. 6028 together with a thread Baby Alpaca 100% fv. SFN10

Consumption
XS-S - 12 ngl Maxi VIP, 5 ngl Baby Alpaca
M-L - 13 ngl Maxi VIP, 6 ngl Baby Alpaca
XL - 14 ngl Maxi VIP, 7 ngl Baby Alpaca
2XL - 15 ngl Maxi VIP, 8 ngl Baby Alpaca
3XL - 16-17 ngl Maxi VIP, 8-9 ngl Baby Alpaca

Find recipe here.

 

5) Yarn alternative for Cardigan No. 7 from My Favorite Things Knitwear

Yarn: 1 thread Maxi VIP fv. A4953 together with a thread Silk Mohair fv. 6039

Consumption
XS - 8 ngl Maxi VIP, 3 ngl Silk Mohair
S-L - 9 ngl Maxi VIP, 4 ngl Silk Mohair
XL - 10-11 ngl Maxi VIP, 4 ngl Silk Mohair
2XL - 12 ngl Maxi VIP, 5 ngl Silk Mohair
6 buttons, Ø20mm

Find recipe here.

 

6) Yarn alternative for the Key Sweater from PetiteKnit

Yarn: 1 thread Maxi VIP fv. 10040 and A4919

Consumption
XXS - Bottom: 7 ngl Maxi VIP. Stripes: 3 ngl Maxi VIP
XS-M - Bottom: 8 ngl Maxi VIP. Stripes: 3 ngl Maxi VIP
L - Bottom: 9 ngl Maxi VIP. Stripes: 4 ngl Maxi VIP
XL - Bottom: 9-10 ngl Maxi VIP. Stripes: 4 ngl Maxi VIP
2XL - Bottom: 10 ngl Maxi VIP. Stripes: 4 ngl Maxi VIP
3XL - Bottom: 10 ngl Maxi VIP. Stripes: 5 ngl Maxi VIP
4XL - Bottom: 11 ngl Maxi VIP. Stripes: 5 ngl Maxi VIP
5XL - Bottom: 11 ngl Maxi VIP. Stripes: 6 ngl Maxi VIP

Find recipe here.

 

7) Yarn alternative for the Wave Sweater from Spektakelstrik

Yarn: Bottom: 1 thread Maxi VIP fv. 1010 + 1 thread Silk Mohair fv. 6024. Waves: 1 thread Samay fv. ZZD4+ 1 thread Silk Mohair fv. 9377. Samay can be replaced with Maxi VIP.

Photo: @strikpaapinde (via Instagram)

Consumption
XS - Bottom: 7 ngl Maxi VIP + 4 ngl Silk Mohair. Waves: 5 ngl Samay + 3 ngl Silk Mohair
S-M - Bottom: 8 ngl Maxi VIP + 4 ngl Silk Mohair. Waves: 5-6 ngl Samay + 3-4 ngl Silk Mohair
L-XL - Bottom: 9 ngl Maxi VIP + 4 ngl Silk Mohair. Waves: 6 ngl Samay + 4 ngl Silk Mohair
XXL - Bottom: 9-10 ngl Maxi VIP + 5 ngl Silk Mohair. Waves: 7 ngl Samay + 4 ngl Silk Mohair

Find recipe here.

 

8) Yarn alternative for the Sonja Sweater from PetiteKnit

Yarn: 1 thread Maxi VIP fv. 1500 along with a wire Baby Alpaca 100% fv. SFN50

Consumption
XXS-XS - 11 ngl Maxi VIP, 6 ngl Baby Alpaca
S - 12 ngl Maxi VIP, 6 ngl Baby Alpaca
M-L - 13 ngl Maxi VIP, 6 ngl Baby Alpaca
XL - 14 ngl Maxi VIP, 6 ngl Baby Alpaca
2XL-3XL - 15 ngl Maxi VIP, 7 ngl Baby Alpaca
4XL - 16 ngl Maxi VIP, 8 ngl Baby Alpaca
5XL - 17 ngl Maxi VIP, 8 ngl Baby Alpaca

Find recipe here.