Help!! My biggest downfall is that I cannot substitute one yarn for another. Well, here it is all icy, I found a pattern I want to knit but don't have the exact yarn. Isn't there a yarn interchange chart on the web somewhere? Help!
Need substitute for Unique Kolours/Colinette
Thanks Carol
I have some very old yarn-interchange charts but I haven't seen any for many years. To do the substitute, search for places that sell Unique Kolours to get it's gauge and yardage. Then pick something from your stash or go shopping to find a yarn with the same gauge. Look at it's yardage and do the math to see how much you will need.
What yarn is used in the pattern? Most of the yarns from UK/C are bulky. DA
On Sat, 18 Feb 2006 09:15:46 -0600, "Bob & Carol" spewed forth :
If you have basic math skills you can substitute easily. The pattern tells you how big a thing will be (gauge times stitches cast on, stitches remaining after shaping, etc). Make a swatch with your yarn and your needles; if you like the fabric check YOUR gauge, then plug that into the FINISHED dimensions per the pattern.
Gauge is not the only factor to consider when substituting one yarn for another. The drape, texture, and hand of the finished fabric all contribute to the appeal of the finished item. A hard worsted won't produce the same sweater as a brushed mohair, for example.
Maggie Righetti discourses at great length on subject of yarn substitutions in her books "Knitting in Plain English" and "Sweater Design in Plain English".
Congratulations for at least realizing that you can use some other yarn than the pattern requires :D
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