Inspiration: Knit in VIP (Cashmere/Merino)
There is something very special about knitting in a yarn that both feels luxurious against the skin and gives a beautiful, even stitch image. VIP from Lana Gatto is just such a yarn - and that's why we use it again and again for popular knitting patterns, where fit, softness and finish play a role. We show continuous knitting in this post with pictures, so you can see expressions and decreases in practice.
What is VIP yarn?
VIP is an exclusive blend of 80% merino wool and 20% cashmere - i.e. a combination that provides both warmth, elasticity and that "ahh" softness you want close to the skin.
VIP facts:
- Material: 20% cashmere / 80% merino wool
- Running length: approx. 50 g / 200 m
- Recommended pin: 3–3.5 mm
- Knit strength: 26–28 m per 10 cm
- Wash: hand wash at 30°
That's why we love to knit popular patterns in VIP
VIP is especially brilliant for recipes where you want a sharp, calm mask image and a result that feels like a soft hug.
What we often experience with VIP:
- It gives a clean and "expensive" look - even in simple stockinette.
- The cashmere portion provides a softness that makes it an obvious choice for knitwear that you wear directly on the skin.
- The merino gives good elasticity, so rib edges and fit will be nice.
This is exactly the kind of security in yarn selection that we always go for: delicious results without feeling like a gamble.
VIP + companion thread: this is how you get the airy "mohair look"
Although VIP is beautiful on its own, we often knit with a follower thread to get a more airy, soft and exclusive look – especially in sweaters and cardigans.
Our most used follow thread: Silk Mohair (the classic: light, fluffy and elegant). Can be replaced by Kimsa or Baby Alpaca (if you want a different expression or a different fiber feel)
What does the trailing thread do to the expression?
- Gives more "fluff" and depth in the colour
- Can make the knitting more soft/airy
- Can help achieve a certain look and knitting firmness
- Can help protect the delicate cashmere fiber from lint
Knitting in VIP inspiration
Use VIP as a yarn alternative for popular knitting patterns. But we have to give a warning - it can quickly become a favourite!
1) Yarn alternative for the Monday Sweater from PetiteKnit
Yarn: 1 thread VIP fv. A4948 + 1 thread Silk Mohair fv. A4928.
Consumption:
XS - 5 keys VIP, 5 keys Silk Mohair
S - 6 keys VIP, 6 keys Silk Mohair
M-L - 6 keys VIP, 6 keys Silk Mohair
XL - 7 keys VIP, 7 keys Silk Mohair
2XL - 8 keys VIP, 7 keys Silk Mohair
3XL - 8 keys VIP, 8 keys Silk Mohair
4XL - 9 keys VIP, 8 keys Silk Mohair
5XL - 9 keys VIP, 9 keys Silk Mohair
Find the recipe here.
2) Yarn alternative for the Avellana Sweater from TwinKnits
Yarn: 1 thread VIP fv. A4953 + 1 thread Silk Mohair fv. A4953.
Consumption:
XXS-XS - 7 keys VIP, 6 keys Silk Mohair
S-M - 8 keys VIP, 7 keys Silk Mohair
L-XL - 9 keys VIP, 8 keys Silk Mohair
2XL-4XL - 11 keys VIP, 10 keys Silk Mohair
Find the recipe here.
3) Yarn alternative for Sweater No. 28 from My Favorite Things Knitwear
Yarn: 1 thread VIP fv. A4927 + 1 thread Silk Mohair fv. 30480.
Consumption:
XS-S - 6 keys VIP, 6 keys Silk Mohair
M - 7 keys VIP, 7 keys Silk Mohair
L - 8 keys VIP, 7 keys Silk Mohair
XL - 8 keys VIP, 8 keys Silk Mohair
2XL - 9 keys VIP, 8 keys Silk Mohair
3XL-4XL - 10 keys VIP, 9 keys Silk Mohair
Find the recipe here.
4) Yarn alternative for Novice Sweater - Mohair Edition from PetiteKnit
Yarn: 1 thread VIP fv. 10011 + 1 thread Silk Mohair fv. 14044.
Consumption (3/4 sleeves):
XS - 4 keys VIP, 4 keys Silk Mohair
p - 4-5 keys VIP, 4 keys Silk Mohair
M - 5 keys VIP, 4 keys Silk Mohair
L-XL - 5 keys VIP, 5 keys Silk Mohair
2XL - 6 keys VIP, 6 keys Silk Mohair
3XL - 7 keys VIP, 7 keys Silk Mohair
Calculate an extra key of each if you want long sleeves.
Find the recipe here.
5) Yarn alternative for Braidy_Loop_Sweater from Other Loops
Yarn: 1 thread VIP fv. 19994 + 1 thread Silk Mohair fv. 19994.
Consumption:
Str. 1 and 2 - 7 keys VIP, 6 keys Silk Mohair
Str. 3 and 4 - 8 keys VIP, 7 keys Silk Mohair
Find the recipe here.
6) Yarn alternative for Poppy Tee from PetiteKnit
Yarn: 1 thread VIP fv. 1010 + 1 thread Silk Mohair fv. 6024.
Consumption:
XS - 4 keys VIP, 4 keys Silk Mohair
p - 5 keys VIP, 4-5 keys Silk Mohair
M - 5-6 keys VIP, 5 keys Silk Mohair
L-XL - 6 keys VIP, 6 keys Silk Mohair
2XL-3XL - 7 keys VIP, 7 keys Silk Mohair
4XL - 8 keys VIP, 7 keys Silk Mohair
5XL - 8-9 keys VIP, 8 keys Silk Mohair
Find the recipe here.
7) Yarn alternative for Lace Polo from Spektakelstrik
Yarn: 1 thread VIP fv. A8207 + 1 thread Silk Mohair fv. A8536 (+ a remnant of white merino)
Consumption:
XS - 4 keys VIP, 4 keys Silk Mohair
S-M - 5 keys VIP, 5 keys Silk Mohair
L-2XL - 6 keys VIP, 6 keys Silk Mohair
(+ a remnant of white merino for lace edge)
Find the recipe here.
8) Yarn alternative to Spot Regular from Anne Ventzel
Yarn: 1 thread VIP fv. A4947 + A6420 + 1 thread Silk Mohair fv. A4953 + A6405
Consumption (wool version):
Str. 1-2 - Ex. A: 4 keys VIP + 3 keys Silk Mohair. Fv. B: 3 keys VIP + 3 keys Silk Mohair.
Str. 3 - Ex. A: 4 keys VIP + 4 keys Silk Mohair. Fv. B: 3 keys VIP + 3 keys Silk Mohair.
Str. 4 - Ex. A: 5 keys VIP + 4 keys Silk Mohair. Fv. B: 3 keys VIP + 3 keys Silk Mohair.
Str. 5 - Ex. A: 5 keys VIP + 4 keys Silk Mohair. Fv. B: 3-4 keys VIP + 3 keys Silk Mohair.
Str. 6-7 - Ex. A: 5 keys VIP + 5 keys Silk Mohair. Fv. B: 4 keys VIP + 3 keys Silk Mohair.
Str. 8 - Ex. A: 5 keys VIP + 5 keys Silk Mohair. Fv. B: 4 keys VIP + 4 keys Silk Mohair.
Str. 9 - Ex. A: 6 keys VIP + 6 keys Silk Mohair. Fv. B: 4 keys VIP + 4 keys Silk Mohair.
Find the recipe here.
9) Yarn alternative for the Cardamom Sweater from TwinKnits
Yarn: 1 thread VIP fv. 12942 + 1 thread Silk Mohair fv. 30142 (photo via. TwinKnits)
Consumption:
XS-S - 6 keys VIP, 5 keys Silk Mohair
M-L - 7 keys VIP, 6 keys Silk Mohair
XL-2XL - 8 keys VIP, 7 keys Silk Mohair
3XL - 8 keys VIP, 7 keys Silk Mohair
Find the recipe here.
10) Yarn alternative for Cardamom Slipover from TwinKnits
Yarn: 1 thread VIP fv. 19053 + 1 thread Silk Mohair fv. 19053 (photo via. TwinKnits)
Consumption:
XS - 5 keys VIP, 4 keys Silk Mohair
p - 5 keys VIP, 4-5 keys Silk Mohair
M - 5-6 keys VIP, 5 keys Silk Mohair
L - 6 keys VIP, 5 keys Silk Mohair
XL - 6 keys VIP, 5-6 keys Silk Mohair
2XL - 7 keys VIP, 6 keys Silk Mohair
3XL - 7-8 keys VIP, 6 keys Silk Mohair
Find the recipe here.
11) Yarn alternative for Sweater No. 12 from My Favorite Things Knitwear
Yarn: 1 thread VIP fv. 1001 and 5513 + 1 thread Silk Mohair fv. 6028 and 8945 (photo via. @silkmohair_knitwear)
Consumption:
XS-M - A: 4 keys VIP + 4 keys Silk Mohair. B: 2-3 skeins VIP + 2 skeins Silk Mohair
L-XXL - A: 5 keys VIP + 5 keys Silk Mohair. B: 3 keys VIP + 3 keys Silk Mohair
Find the recipe here.
12) Yarn alternative for Paul Cardigan from Moreca Knit
Yarn: 1 thread VIP fv. 30145 + 1 thread Silk Mohair fv. 30145
Consumption:
XS - 6 keys VIP, 5 keys Silk Mohair
S-M - 7 keys VIP, 6 keys Silk Mohair
L-XL - 8 keys VIP, 7 keys Silk Mohair
2XL - 9-10 keys VIP, 8 keys Silk Mohair
3XL - 10-11 keys VIP, 8-9 keys Silk Mohair
+ Duffelcoat buttons size ø30 mm
Find the recipe here.
13) Yarn alternative for Blouse No. 1 from My Favorite Things Knitwear
Yarn: 1 thread VIP Print fv. 31002 + 1 thread Baby Alpaca fv. SFN23
Consumption:
XS - 4 keys VIP Print, 4 keys Baby Alpaca
S-XL - 5 keys VIP Print, 5 keys Baby Alpaca
2XL-3XL - 6 keys VIP Print, 6 keys Baby Alpaca
4XL - 7 keys VIP Print, 7 keys Baby Alpaca
Find the recipe here.
