How Do You Substitute Yarn In A Knitting Pattern?
There are times when you may want to use a different yarn for a pattern than the one that is recommended. For instance, you may be allergic to the recommended yarn or it just might be to expensive. With these steps and some swatches, you can easily use whatever yarn you want for any pattern. Find out what yarn the pattern uses and research the yarn. You will want to know the weight, the gauge given by the yarn, fiber content and yardage. This may be contained in the pattern or you may have to research through another source. Find another yarn that has a similar weight and general gauge. You may also want to consider the fiber used in the yarn since each fiber has it’s own drape and behavior in a knitted piece. The yardage is also important because that will determine how much you will have to buy. Carefully swatch the yarn according to the pattern. Not having the correct gauge can change the looks and size of your project. Carefully wash and block your swatch. This will ensure that the
